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From 1966 to 1975, Leonard Maltin edited and published Film Fan Monthly, a magazine for movie buffs, and we are pleased that we can make back issues of the magazine available

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Leafing through back issues of Film Fan Monthly is like strolling through movie history: each issue is packed with photos, interviews, filmographies and features that reveal the passion and appreciation that Leonard and his contributors (including many of America's leading film authors and experts) shared for every aspect of the history of film.
 
Issues are available by single copy, but if you buy more than 5, 10, or all 25 issues, you'll get a special discount. Scroll down the page for details on price and shipping costs; you'll also find an order form you can print out if you prefer to pay by check. Please note that the earlier issues (those prior to #110) are slimmer and not as professionally produced as later issues.  

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FFM #125 – Smokin’ Lizabeth Scott is the feature of Don Stanke’s profile, with great photos and a complete Scott filmography. Film scholar William K. Everson writes about 20s favorite Betty Bronson, the screen’s first Peter Pan. Vernon L. Schonert celebrates D. W. Griffith heroine Carol Dempster, and more.

 

 
 


 
 
FFM #126–Leonard Maltin celebrates the reissue of The Gang’s All Here starring the inimitable Carmen Miranda. Doug McClelland admires actress Irene Hervey; photos and filmography are included. Plus Leonard Maltin salutes Robert Florey in “Directors on TV”, with rare photos from Florey’s collection and recollections of making The Twilight Zone and other memorable shows. Book review, and more.

 
 

 

   
 
FFM #124– Olivia de Havilland takes London by storm in David Chierichetti’s report on a personal appearance and career review. Veteran soundman, director, and writer Edward Bernds writes of his work with Frank Capra. Elwood Ullman describes Writing for Laughs in the world of two-reel comedies (including many Three Stooges classics). James Limbacher fills us in on former child star Terry Kilburn (Tiny Tim in the MGM version of A Christmas Carol). Leonard Maltin’s Film Report, book reviews, and more.
 
 

 


 
 
FFM #133-134 – The 11th Anniversary Issue of FFM features David Chierichetti’s appreciation of Dorothy Lamour, Eric Spilker’s lament on the state of Technicolor in the 70s, Denis Gifford’s diary of the first World Festival of Animated Films at Zagreb. Plus director H. C. Potter’s inside story on The Cowboy and the Lady with Gary Cooper and Merle Oberon, a complete rundown of the Torchy Blane films, MGM Revisited by Leonard Maltin and more!
 
 

 


 
 
 
FFM #136– Suave George Brent is featured in an article by Fred Watkins, with rare photos and a Brent filmography. A rare interview with early musical star Vivienne Segal by Anthony Slide. William Boyd photos, book reviews, and more!
 
 



 
 
FFM #138– A rare interview with Madge Evans – child star, stage actress and movie star of the 30s – complete with rare photos and a filmography by Richard E. Braff. Get the inside scoop on A Tribute to Joan Crawford held at Wesleyan University in November, 1972. Plus veteran soundman Edward Bernds on the highs and lows of recording sound for movies – back at the beginning of talkies!
 
 

 


 
 
FFM #142 – Fats Waller is pictured for Leonard Maltin's feature on 'Soundies', the early film version of music videos, complete with a selected index of soundies and recollections by the co-founder of the company, songwriter Sam Coslow. Ruth Roman is profiled by Don Stanke, with photos and filmography included. Al Raker and Doug McClelland contribute a piece on British sparkler Virginia Field. Film Clips, book reviews, and more.
 
 



 
 
FFM #144 – Popeye the Sailor Man stars in a lengthy feature by Leonard Maltin reviewing the cartoon character’s long career, with rare artwork and a filmography. Leonard also profiles film favorite Lee Patrick based on an interview with the woman who was Effie to Humphrey Bogart’s Sam Spade in The Maltese Falcon. Book reviews and more.

 
 


 
 
 
FFM #149 – The unforgettable Carole Landis is remembered by Kirk Crivello, with photos and a complete filmography. A salute to the PBS series ‘The Men Who Made the Movies,’ with great photos. Unforgettable character actress Maude Eburne stars in Doug McClelland’s appreciative article. Book reviews and more.
 
 



 
 
 
FFM #153 – Dan Dailey is profiled by J. E. Albert, with interview quotes, photos, and filmography. Former child star Darryl Hickman is the subject of Doug McClelland’s piece, which also includes a filmography. David Rode remembers Austrian actress Helene Thimig, Leonard revisits rare 1930s films from RKO, reviews on films books and more!
 
 



 
 
 
FFM #156 – Geraldine Fitzgerald is profiled by David Rode, with great photos and a complete filmography. Memories of Lowell Sherman from Ken Murray. Leonard Maltin’s interview with Jackie Cooper, covering his years with Our Gang and beyond. Book reviews and more.
 
 



 
 
FFM #160 – A jam-packed issue! Veteran character actor Richard Haydn is profiled by Doug McClelland, complete with a Haydn filmography. Kirk Crivello celebrates The Goldwyn Girls, the chorine beauties who counted Betty Grable and Paulette Goddard among their numbers; wonderful photos complement the fact-filled article. Marilyn Henry interviews the matchless Mel Torme and Leonard Maltin revisits rare movies from RKO.
 
 


 
 
 FFM #114 – Mary Pickford's films revisited, with great photos...an interview with Mary's husband Buddy Rogers, accompanied by photos and filmography... Pop Singers on the Screen: Russ Columbo, Vaughn Monroe, Frankie Laine, Johnny Cash... another installment of The Films of Johnny Mack Brown, annotated by John Cocchi, with photos.

 
 

 


 
 
 

FFM #64 – Leonard Maltin chats briefly with Eddie Bracken, with photos and filmography... a photo tribute to Alice Faye taking a pie in the face in Hollywood Cavalcade...plus regular columns and features.
 
 

 


   
 
FFM #164 – February 1975 - Cover photo: Gloria Swanson. Inside: Gloria Swanson Today, candid profile/interview by David Chierichetti with rare photos... a pair of photos from Warner Bros. cartoons featuring Hollywood caricatures... photo tribute to the late Larry Fine of The Three Stooges... Constance Moore career article with photos and filmography by Doug McClelland.

 
 


 
FFM #154 – April 1974 - Cover photo: Dwight Frye in Dracula. Inside: Dwight Frye career article by James T. Coughlin with photos and filmography... A look back at The Great Gatsby (1949) by Marilyn Henry... Jayne Meadows career article/interview with photos and filmography by Doug McClelland... an installment of RKO Revisited by Leonard Maltin.

 
 


 
FFM #148 – October 1973 - Cover photo: John Carradine. Inside: John Carradine career article with photos and filmography by Gregory Mank... an installment of RKO Revisited by Leonard Maltin, with reviews and photos of rare 1930s films... profile/interview of veteran costumer Sheila O'Brien by David Chierichetti, including rare photos of Sheila with Lana Turner and Joan Crawford... a toast to character actress Mary Field by Doug McClelland.

 
 


 
 
 
FFM #123 – September 1971 - Cover photo: Jack Haley as the Tin Woodsman from The Wizard of Oz. A brief profile of Jack Haley by Leonard Maltin...John Hodiak career article with photos and filmography by Don Stanke...a tribute to comedy leading lady Vivien Oakland by Leonard Maltin.
 
 


 
 
FFM #117 – March 1971 – Cover illustration: Patsy Kelly by renowned caricaturist Al Kilgore. Inside: Patsy Kelly interviewed by Leonard Maltin, with photos and filmography... The Making of “Murder, He Says” by director George Marshall... an installment of The Films of Johnny Mack Brown by John Cocchi.
 
 


 
 
FFM #116– February 1971 – Cover photo: Irene Dunne. Inside: Irene Dunne Today by David Chierichetti, a candid profile... an installment of The Films of Johnny Mack Brown... Old Faces in New Films by John Cocchi, chronicling Hollywood veterans in current movies (with photos of Mae West, Don Ameche, Joan Bennett, Mantan Moreland, Ray Milland).

 
 


 
 

FFM #105 – March 1970 – Cover photo: Scotty Beckett with Maria Ouspenskaya. Inside: Scotty Beckett career article, from Our Gang to Hollywood features, by John Brunas...D.W. Griffith's last year as a director, by Gene Fernett...Barbara Bates career article with photos and filmography by Kirk Crivello.
 
 


 
 
 
FFM #101 – November 1969 – Cover photo: Barbara Pepper. Inside: William K. Everson on recently rediscovered films...reader reaction to a Barbara Pepper tribute in issue #99...a photo tribute to Eduardo Ciannelli... a career story on Ann Savage (unforgettable femme fatale of the film noir classic Detour) by Doug McClelland with photos and filmography.
 
 


  
 
 
 
FFM #85-86 – July/August 1968 – Cover photo: Ray Milland holding his Oscar. Inside: Ray Milland career article by Leonard Maltin with photos and filmography... interview with RKO starlet Frances Mercer by David Chierichetti with photos... career article on Dorothy Malone by James Robert Parish with photos and filmography.
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
FFM #71 – May 1967 – Cover photo: Miriam Hopkins in Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Inside: Miriam Hopkins career article by Leonard Maltin with photos and filmography... The worst serials of the 1930s by James Stringham.
 
 


 
 
 
 
FFM #61-62 – July/August 1966 – Cover photo: Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Buster Keaton and Jimmy Durante. Inside: John Barrymore career article with photos and filmography by Leonard Maltin...Captain America vs. Batman by Steve Kelez...The William S. Hart Ranch by Ron Tasoff.
 
 


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