Classic Images/Films of the Golden Age

Classic Images/Films of the Golden Age Provides people with information about film history and film related products not available in the ma Thus CLASSIC IMAGES was born.

In 1962 a furniture store owner in Indiana, PA (hometown of Jimmy Stewart) became frustrated by the lack of information dealing with his favorite hobby, film collecting. Sick and tired of paying good money to mail order firms for bad copies of classic films, he set out to remedy the situation. In June of 1962 Sam Rubin published the first issue of THE 8MM COLLECTOR. As years passed, the publicatio

n grew and grew, serving an international readership of classic film buffs. With the dawn of the video revolution most collectors switched from 8mm and 16mm film to videotape. Sam realized the publication would have to change its name reflect the new realities of the hobby. Over the year some of the best writers in the hobby have contributed to our pages: Herb Fagen, Leonard Maltin, Michael Ankerich, Anthony Slide, Billy Doyle, Eve Golden and many more. CI has always been a very interactive publication with readers offering their vast expertise and insight in every issue. Despite all the changes in the hobby, CI retains its prime mission of providing people with information about film history and film related products not available in the mass media market. If you want to read about a film or actor never covered anywhere else, CI is the place to find this information. If you want to swap videos, learn about new video releases of classic films, or attend a film fest where rare classics are screened, CI will help you keep in touch. Recently a sister publication, FILMS OF THE GOLDEN AGE magazine was started in order to better cover the vast subject of film history. As other film magazines have faded away, CI and FGA have only grown larger, serving the needs of the film buff community from 1962, and into the future.

Back issues are available for Classic Images and FGA. Email Sandy Powell at sandy.powell@lee.net,
11/26/2025

Back issues are available for Classic Images and FGA. Email Sandy Powell at [email protected],

I sincerely apologize that it has taken me so long to respond to the discontinuation of CLASSIC IMAGES and FILMS OF THE ...
11/05/2025

I sincerely apologize that it has taken me so long to respond to the discontinuation of CLASSIC IMAGES and FILMS OF THE GOLDEN AGE. I wanted to wait until I had any updates.

I was just as taken aback as the readers by this unexpected development. There was no prior notice. This year marks my 30th anniversary of writing for both magazines. I thoroughly enjoyed writing for CI/FGA and cherished my time with Bob King and Carol Peterson. We had an incredible range of talented and dedicated writers.

Regrettably, it seems that Lee Enterprises has no plans to compensate for the lost subscriptions. I have no means of reaching out to them. It is disheartening.

Back issues are now available for Classic Images and FGA. Email Sandy Powell at [email protected].

I had hoped that we could acquire the publications, but that did not materialize. The best course of action now is to try to launch an entirely new magazine with a similar format and, ideally, the same writers.

I wish I had more information to share. I will keep you informed of any developments.

The November 2025 CLASSIC IMAGES is out! Articles include those on Susan Cabot, John Goddard, Stop the Presses: Classic ...
10/22/2025

The November 2025 CLASSIC IMAGES is out! Articles include those on Susan Cabot, John Goddard, Stop the Presses: Classic Films with Newspaper Settings Part 2, Sandra Wirth, FIGHTING FATHER DUNNE (1948), Diane Gump, and Diana Norris. There’s also the regular features (obits, Rare Sightings [Capitolfest 22], Grayson on Film, The Golden West [LAWMAN, 1971], SceneAroundTown and Commentaries Encountered [DRACULA, 1931, THE LONELY MAN, 1957, and THE TESTAMENT OF DR. MABUSE, 1962], plus upcoming DVD and Blu-ray releases, convention news, etc.). NOTE: This is a PRINT publication, it is not available online.

The October 2025 CLASSIC IMAGES is out! Articles include those on Lila Leeds, Vera Francis, Kelly Reno, THE THIEF (1952)...
09/29/2025

The October 2025 CLASSIC IMAGES is out! Articles include those on Lila Leeds, Vera Francis, Kelly Reno, THE THIEF (1952), Capitolfest 22, Annabelle George, Lillian Gish DW Griffith Stamp, Hazel Shaw, and Trick or Treat! Judy Garland Giggled; Mario Lanza Bellowed; Bing Crosby Left Town. There’s also the regular features (obits, Rare Sightings [Kevin Brownlow], Grayson on Film [KING OF THE KONGO Chapter VIII], The Golden West [DAY OF THE OUTLAW, 1959], SceneAroundTown [Marilyn Monroe and Loni Anderson] and Commentaries Encountered [COUNSELLOR AT LAW, HOP-ALONG CASSIDY, Hammer's PHANTOM], plus upcoming DVD and Blu-ray releases, convention news, etc.). NOTE: This is a PRINT publication, it is not available online. For info on how to buy this issue ($4), or to subscribe, or get back issues, please call Bob King at 563-383-2343, or email him at [email protected].

The September 2025 CLASSIC IMAGES is out! Articles include those on Ernst Lubitsch, the Columbus Moving Picture Show, Pa...
08/30/2025

The September 2025 CLASSIC IMAGES is out! Articles include those on Ernst Lubitsch, the Columbus Moving Picture Show, Pat Sheehan, Stop the Presses: Classic Films with Newspaper Settings Part I, Cathy Dart, Diane James, Dawn Oney, Charmienne Harker, and Wendy Wilde Q&A,. There’s also the regular features (obits, Rare Sightings [Nitrate Picture Show 2025], Grayson on Film [KING OF THE KONGO Chapter VII], The Golden West [TV Western Emmy Awards], and Commentaries Encountered, plus upcoming DVD and Blu-ray releases, convention news, etc.). NOTE: This is a PRINT publication, it is not available online. For info on how to buy this issue ($4), or to subscribe, or get back issues, please call Bob King at 563-383-2343, or email him at [email protected].

The Summer FILMS OF THE GOLDEN AGE ( #121) is out! Articles include those on William A. Wellman, Cisco to the Rescue: Wa...
07/29/2025

The Summer FILMS OF THE GOLDEN AGE ( #121) is out! Articles include those on William A. Wellman, Cisco to the Rescue: Warner Baxter's Redemption IN OLD ARIZONA (1928), Gustav von Seyffertitz, Silent Talk: Celebrating Silent Movie Intertitles, Jerry Lewis' THE DAY THE CLOWN CRIED (1972), MR. BLANDINGS BUILDS HIS DREAM HOUSE (1948), RE**ER MADNESS (1936) and Jimmy Baird, plus the regular feature OVERLOOKED IN HOLLYWOOD (profiles on Gloria Dickson, Katherine DeMille, Mari Aldon and Keith Andes). NOTE: This is a PRINT publication, it is not available online. To get a FREE issue of the next FILMS OF THE GOLDEN AGE, to buy this one ($5.90), or to subscribe, please call Bob King at 563-383-2343, or email him at [email protected].

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