They Don't Make 'Em Like They Used To: Top 8 Old Hollywood Men

It's no secret that I love old movies. Well, I must confess...it's not just because of the wardrobes and the melodrama. It's also because of fine (and I do mean fine) actors like these.

Some might think that Jimmy Stewart is conspicuously missing from my list. Actually, I love Jimmy Stewart, and respect him as a person, too. But I don't find him attractive. Wonder why? Ever met my dad? Seen pictures of him from high school and college?

Yeah, that's why. When Killer gets in the mood to watch It's a Wonderful Life at Christmastime, he says, "Wanna watch your dad?" So many people have commented on their similarities (both in their looks and in their "vibe" or persona) that I just can't think of good ol' Jimmy that way. It's kinda squicky when other people do, too. So please don't drool over Jimmy Stewart in my presence, or I may be forced to say something sexy about your dad, just to get even. Nobody wants that. That's just not right.










Anyway, back to my favorite suave, sophisticated, charming, handsome men of yore...nobody these days could hold a candle to these eight in their prime:


1.) Cary Grant (No one compares; if you don't believe me, go rent any film he ever made.)




















2.) Gene Kelly (The only man masculine enough to dance ballet and still look macho.)




















3.) Paul Newman (Stayed in his prime for over 30 years, and responsible for raising over $200 million for charity to boot.)




















4.) Gary Cooper (I once dated a boy whose dad's name was Gary Cooper. Sadly, no relation.)




















5.) Gregory Peck (Plus, from all reports, he was as decent and honorable as the characters he played.)



















6.) Clark Gable (A more charming rogue has never walked the earth.)




















7.) Rock Hudson (Yeah, I know...but he's still handsome and charming, especially in his movies with Doris Day.)




















8.) Marlon Brando (One of Hollywood's best object lessons: incomparable looks and talent in his prime, but he let himself go and ended up repulsive and craaaaaaazy.)




















Brad Pitt, eat your heart out.