Once upon a time, in non fleshie occupied blogspot…

Bobby Darin aka Millie's Darlin' Darin

I made a blog for my newly fostered classic film obsession. My inspiration? Another blog devoted to everything classic run by a friend from the TCM message boards. I knew her as ILoveRayMilland. But that name was too long, so I and another shortened her username to Millie. And that’s how The Millie was born. (Well technically, The Millie was born 16 years ago yesterday). And that’s what this post is all about: fabulous Millie and her 16th birthday.

I’m not as awesome at birthday posts as she is. I wish I could be, and then I could turn out something truly spectacular, like she did for my birthday. No, instead, I’m going to tell you why Millie is so amazin’.

Number one: she’s been watching old movies since she was just a babe. I think that is so cool. Her mom was watching Pride and Prejudice the day she was born. For that reason, that movie and Greer Garson always remind me of Millie. So as you can see, classic movies are as just a part of Millie as apple pie is a part of America.

Number two: she does the most wonderful work in Sierra Leone (but she’ll be the last to say so). Her pictures and stories put the biggest smile on my face. At 16, she’s done more than anyone else I know, traveled a lot farther, and knows what’s really important in life. (I mean, besides old movies).

Number three: along with our cohort Sarah, Millie is a big creeper. Creeper love is deeper love y’all. The three of us have been creeping the web for quite some time, and it has made my online life a lot more…awesome? HECK YEAH.

Number four: she knows as much about old movies and old movie stars as Robert Osborne. I believe that statement; you should too. Half the inkling of information I know about Bob Hope came from the Millie herself.

Well, enough of all this text; here are the pretty pictures.

Happy Birthday Millie dear!

Here are some pictures of just a couple of your favorite people. (I couldn't very well put them all on here)!

Young Ray Milland, looking about 16 himself.  :-D

Cutie Sandra Dee

Jack Lemmon!

Bob Hope, master of ceremonies. :-D

Gracie with some birthday flowers.