Here are 10 things you should know about the indispensable Margaret Dumont. born 135 years ago today. She’s best remembered (and rightfully so) as a straight woman nonpareil for the Marx Brothers (Groucho, in particular), but that doesn’t begin to tell her story.
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10 things You Should Know About Jimmy Conlin
Here are 10 things you should know about Jimmy Conlin, born 136 years ago today. The prolific character actor transitioned from vaudeville to motion pictures in the early 1930s.
10 Things You Should Know About Lupe Vélez
Here are 10 things you should know about Lupe Vélez, born 112 years ago today. Vélez, known for her spirited personality and fiery temper, died far too young.
10 Things You Should Know About Eugene Pallette
Here are 10 things you should know about Eugene Pallette, born 131 years ago today. He was an immensely talented and prolific character actor whose career ended under a cloud of controversy.
10 Things You Should Know About Stan Laurel
Here are 10 things you should know about the delightful Stan Laurel, born 130 years ago today in Ulverston, England.