Here are 10 things you should know about actress Theresa Harris, born 112 (some sources say 109) years ago today. Harris could sing, dance and act and was obviously beautiful, but was extremely restricted in the roles she was allowed to play. The loss was ours every bit as much as hers.
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10 Things You Should Know About Eric Blore
Here are 10 things you should know about character actor extraordinaire Eric Blore, born 131 years ago today. His comedic skills enlivened nearly 90 motion pictures over the course of his career.
10 Things You Should Know About Dickie Moore
Here are 10 things you should know about Dickie Moore, born 93 years ago today. Some years ago, we were lucky enough to attend a special event at NYC’s Film Forum: a Q&A with Moore and his wife, actress Jane Powell.
It was a delight to see these two Hollywood veterans in tandem that night. They couldn’t have been more charming, and their mutual affection and respect was readily apparent—in short, they were darned cute together—as they delighted those assembled with insider tales of Hollywood’s glory days.
Moore was darned cute in the movies back in the day, too. He’s one of our favorite child actors of the 1930s.
Remembering Fred Astaire on His 119th Birthday
Here are 10 things you should know about the great Fred Astaire, born on May 10, 1899. For our part, we admire Astaire almost as much for his sartorial panache as for his legendary dancing and singing abilities.
Remembering George Brent on His 114th Birthday
Given how little he’s remembered today, it’s remarkable to consider how often George Brent, born 114 years ago today, worked with some of the most iconic actresses of the Golden Age of Hollywood.
Here are 10 things you should know about George Brent…