Here are 10 things you should know about Franklin Pangborn, born 136 years ago today. One of the busiest—and most memorable—character actors of the 1930s and ’40s, he’s a favorite of ours.
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10 Things You Should Know About Janet Gaynor
Here are 10 things you should know about Janet Gaynor, born 118 years ago today. She rose rapidly to stardom in the late 1920s but by the late 1930s had all but retired.
10 Things You Should Know About May McAvoy
Here are 10 things you should know about May McAvoy, born 125 years ago today. A star in the silent era, she was once described as a “a star-eyed goddess” by poet Carl Sandburg.
10 Things You Should Know About Robert McWade
Here are 10 things you should know about Robert McWade, born 152 years ago today. He was at the top of the list in Hollywood anytime someone was needed to portray a cranky so-and-so.
10 Things You Should Know About Carole Lombard
Here are 10 things you should know about Carole Lombard, born 115 years ago today. Her life and career were cut short, but her legacy endures.