Cruising The Past Cruise News 
Come take a transatlantic aboard the majestic SS United States with this unidentified family circa 1965 who recorded everything with their trusty 8mm camera. Fascinating color shots of cars being loaded by cargo crane, relaxing on deck, kids playing… set to the music of the Meyer Davis Orchestra, it’s almost ... Read More »
ONE OF BERLIN’S BEST HOTELS FOR 2013 – THE RITZ CARLTON
“Never say no when a client asks for something, even if it is the moon. You can always try, and anyhow there is plenty of time afterwards to explain that it was not possible.” César Ritz (23 February 1850 – 24 October 1918) the famous Swiss hotelier and founder of ... Read More »
THEATRE REVIEW – NO STARS FOR ROBERT REDFORD’S “ADULTS ONLY” SUNDANCE CINEMAS IN WEST HOLLYWOOD. REDFORD’S SUNSET 5 IS ANTI-FILM STUDENTS…
Paris (Carmel) Theatre and Sunset Five Cinema – “Adults Only”! Has the Sundance Cinemas in West Hollywood replaced the old Paris Theatre with “adults only” entertainment? The Carmel Theater opened on 19th November 1924 was operated as a successful adult movie house (re-named the Paris Theatre) from 1966 to 1976. It ... Read More »
San Francisco celebrates the 100th anniversary of the city’s famous cable car and streetcar system.
Social and Travel History: The San Francisco Municipal Railway’s first day of operation was December 28, 1912. There were 10 streetcars and one line that ran from Geary and Market out to Golden Gate Park. Read all about it in this excellent story by Carl Nolte and our thanks to the ... Read More »
Rumor Mill Over Dubai-Based QE2 Liner Scrap Threat – Former owner Cunard Line dismisses reports that the Queen Elizabeth II liner will be scrapped.
Cruise History and News: Rumor Mill Over Dubai-Based QE2 Liner Scrap Threat – Former owner Cunard Line dismisses reports that the Queen Elizabeth II liner will be scrapped. As reactions spread around the globe on Facebook, Twitter, newspapers comments and enthusiasts’ websites, Cunard have felt it necessary to issue a ... Read More »
FAMOUS CRUISE SHIPS: The Clipper Line’s M.V. Stella Polaris, completed in 1927, was the first custom built cruise ship. She was considered the “Royal Yacht” of cruising and was one of the most deluxe forms of ocean travel into the 1960s.
The most famous cruise ship of the thirties, the inter war years, and probably in the history of cruising is the Stella Polaris. The ship was considered one of the most elegant and exclusive devoted to cruising. She sailed to the Mediterranean, North Cape, Caribbean and Around The World. She ... Read More »
MERRY CHRISTMAS from CRUISING THE PAST
VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS from CRUISING THE PAST… Cruising The Past: WHEN DO THE GOOD THINGS START from the hit London revival of SNOOPY. Cruising the Past: JUST ONE PERSON from the CBS ANIMATED SPECIAL of SNOOPY. Snoopy!!! The Musical is a musical comedy with music by Larry Grossman and lyrics ... Read More »
Review: Les Misérables: Movie musical might be called Les Miss! No stars!
For his adaptation of the kitsch-fest known as Les Miz, Tom Hooper (The King’s Speech) bets heavily on his cast, and loses big. His musical strategy is to have the singing done live on set, and to have the camera bore in on the actors, especially during solos. The singing ... Read More »
SOCIAL HISTORY: THE JAZZ AGE – NEW YORK’S CAFE DE PAREE and EARL CARROLL THEATRE – SOCIAL HISTORY
Earl Carroll review in the 1920s. In December 1934, the refurbished Earl Carroll Theatre located on the south-east corner of 7th Ave and 50th Street, New York City, opened as the French Casino. This glittering supper club was described by Fortune magazine as ‘a vast scarlet and silver restaurant which, ... Read More »
Discovery Channel: “What Destroyed the Hindenburg?” – Sunday, Dec 16 at 9PM features airship historian Dan Grossman
Discovery Channel: “What Destroyed the Hindenburg?” – Sunday, Dec 16 at 9PM features airship historian Dan Grossman Preview of the documentary… Tonight’s excellent “What Destroyed the Hindenburg?” documentary on the Discovery Channel features airship historian Dan Grossman. Read Dan’s blog from his excellent website: The new Discovery Channel documentary ... Read More »
