Here are 10 things you should know about John Boles, born 129 years ago today. The tall, dark and handsome star’s career thrived in the 1930s but slowed down thereafter.
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10 Things You Should Know About Marcia Mae Jones
Here are 10 things you should know about Marcia Mae Jones, born 100 years ago today. She began her career as a toddler and was a working actress in pictures and television for nearly 60 years.
10 Things You Should Know About Richard Cromwell
Here are 10 things you should know about Richard Cromwell, born 114 years ago today. He made something of a splash in his early career, but never achieved enduring stardom.
10 Things You Should Know About Paul Whiteman
Here are 10 things you should know about Paul Whiteman, born 133 years ago today. Known as the King of Jazz during his heyday, Whiteman isn’t afforded that level of respect by many today, but his influence is undeniable. His music may have leaned to the pop side, but in that era, jazz was dance music, so it was pop, in a sense, and Whiteman helped to bring the new sounds to a wider audience.
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10 Things You Should Know About Laura La Plante
Here are 10 things you should know about Laura La Plante, born 117 years ago today. After making nearly 90 movies from 1919-1935, she retired and lived mostly out of the spotlight for the rest of her life.