From the Archives: Jadite Glassware in Movies

How about a little blast from the past? Here is one of my favorite posts from the archives, not of this blog, but of my blogging history. You never know what might pop up! Jadeite lovers unite!

One day when I was doing a word association exercise with the list of words that I keep in my notebook for blog inspiration, I had a light bulb moment! I thought, "I should combine two of my favorite things that I usually post about separately, into one post!" From this brain blast, the post about Jadite glassware seen in movies was born!

Jadite, or sometimes Jadeite, was manufactured by several companies such as Fenton, McKee, and Anchor Hocking between 1942 to the mid 1970's. The Fire King line (my personal favorite) came in four main designs called, "Restaurant Ware", "Alice", "Jane Ray" and "Charm". 

I have a small but growing collection of Jadite pieces. I have been steadily collecting Jadite since I was in high school and I truly love every piece that I have. I have cups, chili bowls, a batter bowl, and a pair of McKee shakers that I use everyday. Every now and then I spot a key piece of Jadite used as a prop in a movie. 

The Birdcage

Director: Mike Nichols

Starring: Robin Williams, Nathan Lane, & Hank Azaria
Pieces Featured: Galaxy Swirl Mixing Bowl / Dinner Plate

Secretariat

Director: Randall Wallace

Starring: Diane Lane, Margo Martindale & John Malkovich

Pieces Featured: Fire King D Handle Restaurantware Mugs

Far From Heaven

Director: Todd Haynes

Starring: Julianne Moore & Denis Quaid

Featured Piece: Fire King D Handle Restaurantware Mug

Big Fish

Director: Tim Burton

Starring: Ewan MacGregor, Steve Buscemi, Albert Finney, & Billy Crudup

Featured Piece: Fire King D Handle Mug / Salad Plate

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X-men - First Class

Director: Matthew Vaughn

Starring: James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender,  Kevin Bacon & January Jones

Featured Pieces: Jane Ray Dessert Bowl / Jane Ray Oatmeal & Cereal Bowl

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Spanglish

Director: James L. Brooks

Starring: Adam Sandler, Tea Leoni, Paz Vega & Cloris Leachman

Pieces Featured: Restaurantware Mug / Jane Ray Salad Plate
 

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Zodiac  

Director: David Fincher

Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Mark Ruffalo & Robert Downey Jr.

Piece Featured: Fire King D Handle Restaurantware Mug

How I Met Your Mother

Episode: Season 7, Episode 7: Noretta

Pieces Featured: Salt and Pepper Shakers with Stand / Sugar Bowl

Okay, okay, I know this on isn't a movie, but I couldn't resist! Aaron spotted the featured Jadite in this past Monday's episode of HIMYM!

I had so much fun doing the research for this post! I would like to send heartfelt thank yous to Kate of Jadite Kate and to King Jeff  from the Fire King Flickr group for pointing me in the right direction. 

Do you know of any other movies that feature Jadite pieces? Let me know! 

What do you collect?