Here are 10 things you should know about lyricist and librettist Dorothy Fields, born 116 years ago today. We’re featuring her songs all today on Cladrite Radio, so be sure to tune in!
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Happy Birthday, Rosalind Russell
Rosalind Russell was born 113 years ago today in Waterbury, Connecticut. A terrific actress, she also strikes us as having been a decent, down-to-earth person—the kind of gal it’d be fun to meet for a couple of drinks at a favorite watering hole.
10 Things You Should Know About Patricia Ellis
Here are 10 things you should know about Patricia Ellis, born 102 years (give or take) ago today. If you’re a fan of 1930s movies, you’re probably familiar with Ellis, but otherwise, perhaps not, as her busy-but-brief career lasted just eight years, from 1932-39.
10 Things You Should Know About Fred Astaire
Here are 10 things you should know about the great Fred Astaire, born 121 years ago today. For our part, we admire Astaire almost as much for his sartorial panache as for his legendary dancing and singing abilities.
10 Things You Should Know About Edward Everett Horton
Here are 10 things to know about character actor Edward Everett Horton, born 134 years ago today. His presence in the cast is enough to convince us to watch just about any picture.