Here are 10 things you should know about character actress Una O’Connor, born 138 years ago today. She wasn’t subtle, but she got the job done.
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10 Things You Should Know About Alan Mowbray
Here are 10 things you should know about prolific character actor Alan Mowbray, born 122 years ago today.
Remembering Ann Dvorak on Her 107th Birthday
Here are 10 things you should know about actress Ann Dvorak, born 107 years ago today. She never became, perhaps, quite the star she might have been, but she delivered many a memorable turn, particularly during the Precode Era, and remains a favorite among discerning movie buffs.
Our thanks go out to Christina Rice, author of Ann Dvorak: Hollywood’s Forgotten Rebel and the woman behind the terrific website AnnDvorak.com, for sharing an image with us.
Remembering Judy Garland on Her 96th Birthday
Here are 10 things you should know about the legendary (and justifiably so) Judy Garland, born 96 years ago today. Hers was a complicated life and career, not easily summed up in 100 items, much less 10, so we’ve focused on the positives (it’s her birthday, after all) of her early career.
Remembering Al Bowlly on His 120th Birthday
The terrific Al Bowlly was born 120 years ago today. One of the first of the crooners, Bowlly left a great legacy, despite having his life cut short as a civilian casualty during World War II.
Here are 10 things you should know about Al Bowlly…