Here are 10 things you should know about the indispensable Margaret Dumont. born 135 years ago today. She’s best remembered (and rightfully so) as a straight woman nonpareil for the Marx Brothers (Groucho, in particular), but that doesn’t begin to tell her story.
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10 Things You Should Know About Edmond O’Brien
Here are 10 things you should know about Edmond O’Brien, born 105 years ago today. Though he’s closely associated with the genre of film noir, he was a versatile actor with wide range of roles.
10 Things You Should Know About Barbara Stanwyck
Here are 10 things you should know about Barbara Stanwyck, born 113 years ago today. For our money, she was the finest actress Hollywood’s Golden Age.
Happy Birthday, Lena Horne!
The wonderful Lena Horne was born 103 years ago today in Brooklyn, New York. We’ll featuring her music all day long, so why not tune in right now?
10 Things You Should Know About Samuel S. Hinds
Here are 10 things you should know about Samuel S. Hinds, born 145 years ago today. One of the most prolific character actors in Hollywood, he is a familiar face to every old-movie buff.