Here are 10 things you should know about Hattie McDaniel, born 130 years ago today. Her legacy is a lasting one, but one can only wonder what might have been if Hollywood’s systemic racism had not held her back, as it did so many others.
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10 Things You Should Know About Gary Cooper
Here are 10 things you should know about Gary Cooper, born 122 years ago today. He was a surprisingly versatile actor who wasn’t limited by his persona as a strong, silent Everyman.
10 Things You Should Know About Myrna Loy
Here are 10 things you should know about Myrna Loy, born 117 years ago today. She has long been one of our favorites from the Golden Age of Hollywood and we’ll happily watch any picture with her name in the credits.
10 Things You Should Know About Thomas Mitchell
Here are 10 things you should know about Thomas Mitchell, born 130 years ago today. A prolific character actor, he is perhaps best remembered today for his portrayal of the forgetful Uncle Billy in IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE.
10 Things You Should Know About Katharine Hepburn
Here are 10 things you should know about Katharine Hepburn, born 114 years ago today. Fiercely independent and inimitable, she quickly shook things up when she arrived in Hollywood and there’s been no one else like her since.