For old movie buffs, July 16 is a very special day indeed. A pair of memorable stars were born on this day, and so special were they, we couldn’t choose one over the other in deciding which to pay tribute to. So today you get a double dip.
Happy birthday to the great Barbara Stanwyck, born 114 years ago today, and to the marvelous Ginger Rogers, just four years her junior. They don’t make ’em like these two wonderful gals anymore!
Here are 10 things you should know about Ralph Morgan, born 138 years ago today. A leading man on Broadway, he was primarily a character actor in pictures.
Here are 10 things you should know about Rosalind Russell, born 114 years ago today. 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 have a couple of drinks with at a favorite watering hole.
Here are 10 things you should know about Eric Blore, born 133 years ago today. The character actor’s comedic skills enlivened nearly 90 motion pictures over the course of his career.
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!