Here are 10 things you should know about Veronica Lake, born 98 years ago today. Troubled and at times difficult, Lake had no shortage of both supporters and detractors during her time in the spotlight, and the debate over her career continues among old-movie buffs to this day.
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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 Claudette Colbert
Here are 10 things you should know about Claudette Colbert, born 117 years ago today.
We saw her perform on Broadway 35 years ago opposite Rex Harrison in a drawing room comedy called Aren’t We All? and it remains among our greatest regrets that we didn’t play Stage-Door Johnny after the show to tell her how we admired her.
10 Things You Should Know About Byron Foulger
Here are 10 things you should know about Byron Foulger, born 122 years ago today. He was one of the most prolific character actors in Hollywood history.
10 Things You Should Know About Ella Raines
Here are 10 things you should know about Ella Raines, born 100 years ago today. She made just 22 movies, nearly half of which were films noir and crime thrillers.