Topic: Bette Davis

Deanna Durbin dies: Child actress walked away from film career as an adult

Deanna Durbin dies: She starred as a teenager with such actors as Judy Garland in the 1930s. Deanna Durbin, who according to her son died a few days ago, also starred in musicals.

Ernest Borgnine: An actor with nearly seven decades on screen (+video)

Ernest  Borgnine worked in more than 200 films and TV shows, including McHale's Navy. Ernest Borgnine, who passed on Sunday, won an Academy Award in the 1995 movie "Marty."

The 50 best movies of all time

From film critics Gail Kinn and Jim Piazza's new book 'The Greatest Movies Ever,' their picks for the 50 greatest films

'Bridesmaids,' 'The Help' draw women audiences – and big box-office numbers

The surprise success of both 'Bridesmaids' and 'The Help' has shown that when the film is right, women can deliver some powerful box-office clout.

Holiday recipes: Jezebel Jelly, a Retro Christmas gift

Holiday recipes, such as Jezebel Jelly, offer a chance to recapture a taste of the past. It's a quickly made tangy condiment that had a real heyday when I was a kid.

Happy Birthday, Nancy Drew!

Nancy Drew, the titian-haired sleuth beloved by American girls for decades, turns 80 this week.

Kudos to Nancy Drew

This year, Halloween needs a government bailout

With the recession deepening, I won’t be giving out Godiva chocolates and truffles anymore. Think sunflower seeds, one at a time.

'Casablanca' star lives in the shadow of his character

Paul Henreid, who played Nazi resistence leader Victor Laszlo, never achieved the fame of some of the movie's other stars and played largely European-type roles.