Here are 10 things you should know about the legendary Lillian Gish, born 125 years ago today, whose acting career spanned nine decades.
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Remembering Una Merkel on Her 114th Birthday…
In Herman Raucher‘s coming-of-age novel Summer of ’42, his teen-aged protagonist has a big crush not on Lana Turner, Betty Grable, or Rita Hayworth, but on Penny Singleton, best known for portraying Blondie, wife to Arthur Lake‘s Dagwood in a long series of comic B-pictures.
We have a similar little thing for Una Merkel, whose 114th birthday it is today. Una came to specialize in playing second bananas, but she was certainly not without her own charms, not the least of which was her Southern drawl.
Here are 10 things you should know about Una Merkel…
Happy 112th Birthday, Joel McCrea!
Joel McCrea, born 112 years ago today, is a favorite of ours. Though he eventually settled into a long run of western pictures, he was also adept at many other types of roles, from screwball and romantic comedies to thrillers and dramas.
Here are 10 things you should know about Joel McCrea…
Happy 137th Birthday, Tod Browning!
Actor, director and screenwriter Tod Browning was born Charles Albert Browning, Jr. on July 12, 1880, in Louisville, Kentucky.
Happy birthday, Mr. Browning, wherever you may be.
Here are 10 things you should know about Tod Browning…
Happy 128th Birthday, Eugene Pallette!
Froggy-voiced character actor extraordinaire Eugene Pallette was born in Winfield, Kansas, on July 8, 1889.
Happy birthday, Mr. Pallette, wherever you may be!
Here are 10 Things You Should Know about Eugene Pallatte…