Coop and DietrichGene Autry only kissed his horse.  Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers danced their way to romance.  Bogie showed Ingrid Bergman how much he loved her by sending her away.

I was fascinated by the movies of the 1930’s and 1940’s.  I frequently battled with my brothers over the color television set, because the ballgames were in color, and my movies were in black-and-white. 

Watching musicals and romantic comedies over and over again, I learned how to kiss by watching love scenes with Cary Grant, Gary Cooper and Gene Kelly. 

After the kiss, the camera would pan to the moon …

What is your favorite romantic movie classic to watch this Valentine’s Day?