Here are 10 things you should know about John Gilbert, born 123 years ago today. He was a huge star in the silent era, but his career waned quickly with the ascent of talkies and he died far too young.
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10 Things You Should Know About Peter Lorre
Here are 10 things you should know about the inimitable Peter Lorre, born 116 years ago today. His Hollywood career began with Mad Love and ended with Jerry Lewis’ The Patsy. Quite a journey.
10 Things You Should Know About Cliff Edwards
Here are 10 things you should know about singer and actor Cliff “Ukulele Ike” Edwards, born 125 years ago today. Edwards was a much bigger star in his heyday than many would guess today.
10 Things You Should Know About Judy Garland
Here are 10 things you should know about the legendary (and justifiably so) Judy Garland, born 98 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.
Happy Birthday, Rosalind Russell
Rosalind Russell was born 113 years ago today in Waterbury, Connecticut. 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 meet for a couple of drinks at a favorite watering hole.
