Here are 10 things you should know about William Powell, born 131 years ago today. Of all the stars of Hollywood’s Golden Age, it is Powell we would choose to model ourselves after. He was the epitome of sophistication, elegance, wit and warmth.
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10 Things You Should Know About C. Aubrey Smith
Here are 10 things you should know about C. Aubrey Smith, born 160 years ago today. He exemplified the stiff-upper-lip English gentleman on stage and screen.
10 Things You Should Know About Ann Sothern
Here are 10 things you should know about Ann Sothern, born 114 years ago today. She was a great movie dame, in the tradition of Joan Blondell and Glenda Farrell.
10 Things You Should Know About Lilian Bond
Here are 10 things you should know about Lilian Bond, born 115 years ago today. She enjoyed success on the London stage before appearing on Broadway and in motion pictures.
10 Things You Should Know About Theresa Harris
Here are 10 things you should know about Theresa Harris, born 113 years ago today. She, like so many other Black performers of that era, was extremely restricted in the roles she was allowed to play, and the loss was ours every bit as much as hers.