theclassicmoviemuse Friends, get ready to don your finest, for a party is coming your way…
That’s right, it’s time once again to celebrate the wonderful Kim Novak and her contributions to the arts! And this year its a big one…on February 13, 2023 Miss Novak will reach her 90th birthday!!
I can’t believe this will be our second year (already!?) having this event. We had a terrific time last year, so if you weren’t able to join us, I encourage you to stop by for inspiration, great reading, and a little taste test of what’s to come.
Born on February 13, 1933, Marilyn Pauline Novak was an early Valentine’s Day gift to the world.
Kim was Columbia’s answer to Fox’s Marilyn Monroe and a replacement for their reigning queen, Rita Hayworth, but Columbia wasn’t entirely prepared for the free spirit who walked through their doors.
Standing up to studio moguls, starting her own production company, then turning her back on the town which brought her fame, she chose a peaceful life as a veterinarian’s wife in Oregon.
Once torn apart by the critics, she is now praised for her performances in classics such as Vertigo, The Man with the Golden Arm, and Picnic. When audiences appreciated her talent and sensitivity, they learned that her beauty extends to her soul and spirit.
And now they see Kim Novak as she really is – a multi-faceted star that time cannot diminish.
Please join me in celebrating the 90th birthday of this remarkable lady.
She deserves all the love we can give her.
The Nitty Gritty
1. For this blogathon you may write about anything pertaining to Kim Novak. You may review her films, television work, books about her, or you may choose to discuss her present life as a caretaker and lover of animals and as a mental health activist. Whatever you choose, please keep your content respectful, otherwise it will not be accepted.
2. A topic may be covered no more than 2 times, however this does not apply to subjects on listicles.
3. I will be accepting no more than 2 posts per person. All contributions must be new material only.
4. In your post, please include one of the blogathon banners and link back to my blog and the post that I will release on February 25th so that others may read the wonderful entries.
5. To express your interest in participating, simply leave me a comment below with the name and URL of your blog and your topic of choice. I will add you to the roster once I’ve confirmed your topic.
6. The blogathon will take place on February 25th-27th, 2023. Please publish and send your link to me on a day that the event is running…And that’s it!
Please help yourself to a banner from down below to include in your post and to help spread the word. I cannot wait to celebrate the 90th Birthday of Kim Novak with you!
Thank you – See you in February!
List of Participants
The Classic Movie Muse | In Her Own Words: 9 Inspiring Quotes from Kim Novak
Classic Film and TV Corner | Vertigo (1958)
Realweegiemidget Reviews | Tales that Witness Madness (1973)
The Stop Button | Bell, Book, and Candle (1958)
Totalleemac | Book Review: Kim Novak on Camera by Larry Kleno
Whimsically Classic | Boys Night Out (1962)
I Found It at the Movies | The Man with the Golden Arm (1955)
18 Cinema Lane | The White Buffalo (1977)
Poppity Talks Classic Film | Jeanne Eagels (1957)
Box Office Poisons | Kim Novak and the Color Lavender
Watching Forever | Kiss Me, Stupid (1964)
Diary of a Movie Maniac | The Eddy Duchin Story (1956)
The Flapper Dame | The Mirror Crack’d (1980)
Diary of a Movie Maniac | Strangers When We Meet (1960)
Wonderful idea, Ari. I’d like to submit two articles if that’s ok. Please put me down for Vertigo and a piece called Three Key Kim Novak Performances. Maddy
You got it, Maddy! Thanks so much for joining! Those articles sound great 🙂
Thanks so much.
Wow, only the 2nd year of the Blogathon celebrating one of the Hollywood greats, happily feels longer. Kim Novak and my Dad share February 13th as a birthday, which happily surprised him.
It really does feel longer, doesn’t it? Oh that’s a wonderful surprise for him indeed! who do you share a celeb birthday with? A favorite of yours, I hope 😉
Hi lovely, can you add me with Tales That Witness Madness (1973)? So glad to see you brought this back…
Hi Gill, Absolutely! Thanks a bunch for joining <3
Yay, anytime!
🎉 Yay it’s back! Extra special celebrations this time around 🥳🎂!
I would love to join in and review the book ‘Kim Novak on Camera’ by Larry Kleno (1980)
I’m not sure where my review will be posted just yet 😅 YouTube/Insta/?? But will be sure to let you know well in advance 😉
Many thanks for hosting this wonderful event for us again, lovely 💝!
Yes indeed! Oh good one Lee, you’re going to love it <3 thank YOU for joining the celebration!!
Awesome! Can I do Bell, Book, and Candle for The Stop Button?
Excellent choice! Thanks so much for joining us, Andrew! 🙂
Can I write about Boys Night Out?
It’s all yours! Thanks for joining, Kayla 🙂
Hi! I’d like to write about this entry from Kim Novak’s website: https://www.kimnovakartist.com/new-years-resolution-2022/
There’s much of it that resonates with me, as a writer and someone in that phase of life where you’re not in it just for the money.
Sure thing! Lovely idea. Thanks so much for joining us, Debbi! What would you like your entry to be called on the roster? We can always change it later if need be.
Hooray! I would love to write about PAL JOEY (1957). Thanks for hosting this terrific event!
Fantastic choice! Thank you for joining us, Erica 🙂
Hi Ari! Would it be possible for me to change my choice to JEANNE EAGELS (1957)? Kim is the SOTM on TCM Cinéma and so many titles from her filmography are available. I always try to write about films that have not previously been covered. 🙂
Hi Erica! Absolutely, I’ll change that for you right away 🙂
Hi, Ari! So glad you brought this back. I’d like to review “Satan’s Triangle,” if that’s OK. I don’t know much about it, but it looks…interesting.
Hi Rebecca! Oh, it does sound…interesting. Thanks so much for joining the party once again! 🙂
You’re very welcome, Ari! Looking forward to it. 🙂
By the way I mentioned you in my latest post, here is the link if you’d like to take a look!
https://theclassicmoviemuse.com/2023/01/04/welcoming-the-new-year-with-a-book-haul-winter-2023/?amp=1
Oh, that was very nice of you–thanks! I’ll have to go look. 🙂
I’d love to participate again and write about Kim Novak and the colour lavender!
Jess from Box Office Poisons
https://boxofficepoisons.blogspot.com/
Absolutely, great idea! Thank you for joining, Jess! 🙂
I’d like to change my subject to Kim Novak in The Man with a Golden Arm.
You got it!
Hi! I decided to review The Eddy Duchin Story.
Hi Eric! That’s a lovely choice. I’ll add you right now…Thank you for joining! 🙂
Hello! I would love to write about The Mirror Crack’d. I’ve been wanting to see it for a super super long time and this is the perfect excuse to finally watch it!
Hi Emily! Welcome aboard…Thank you for joining us! 🙂
So sorry here is my URL
https://theflapperdamefilm.wordpress.com/
Looks like a terrific lineup of writers and films for this blogathon. Sadly, I’m unable to participate, but I’m looking forward to reading some of the entries.
No worries, Ruth. Knowing we have your support means a lot. Thank you! 🙂
Hi Ari. Here’s my piece on Vertigo. Can’t wait to read all the entries.
https://classicfilmandtvcorner.wordpress.com/2023/02/24/the-kim-novak-blogathon-vertigo1958/
I know I initially said I was going to submit two articles for this but I’ve decided to just stick with this one instead. Hope that’s okay. Maddy
Thank you, Maddy! And that’s perfectly fine. So looking forward to reading this! 🙂
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Here is my review of Strangers When We Meet (1960):
https://diaryofamoviemaniac.wordpress.com/2023/02/27/strangers-when-we-meet-1960/
I’ll be back to read all the entries. 🙂
Thanks a bunch, Eric!
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