Here are 10 things you should know about Marian Marsh, born 110 years ago today. She was a seen as a star on the rise in her late teens, but she retired from the screen before she reached 30.
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10 Things You Should Know About William Powell
Here are 10 things you should know about William Powell, born 131 years ago today. Of all the stars of Hollywood’s Golden Age, it is Powell we would choose to model ourselves after. He was the epitome of sophistication, elegance, wit and warmth.
10 Things You Should Know About Katharine Alexander
Here are 10 things you should know about Katharine Alexander, born 125 years ago today. She gave up the violin for the stage and enjoyed success in Hollywood, too.
10 Things You Should Know About Dickie Moore
Here are 10 things you should know about Dickie Moore, born 97 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.
10 Things You Should Know About Marie Dressler
Here are 10 things you should know about Marie Dressler was born—wait for it—152 years ago today. That she is still a prominent pop-cultural figure (at least among old-movie buffs) is a remarkable thing.