Here are 10 things you should know about Ann Sothern, born 112 years ago today. She was a great movie dame, in the tradition of Joan Blondell and Glenda Farrell.
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10 Things You Should Know About Betty Grable
Here are 10 things you should know about Betty Grable, born 104 years ago today. The actress and pin-up girl, who was known for her shapely legs, once said, “I became a star for two reasons, and I’m standing on them.”
10 Things You Should Know About Veronica Lake
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.
10 Things You Should Know About Jack Carson
Here are 10 things you should know about Jack Carson, born 110 years ago today. He enjoyed success in vaudeville, the movies, radio
10 Things You Should Know About Dickie Moore
Here are 10 things you should know about Dickie Moore, born 95 years ago today. Some years ago, we were lucky enough to attend a special event at NYC’s Film Forum: a Q&A with Moore and his wife, actress Jane Powell.
It was a delight to see these two Hollywood veterans in tandem that night. They couldn’t have been more charming, and their mutual affection and respect was readily apparent—in short, they were darned cute together—as they delighted those assembled with insider tales of Hollywood’s glory days.
Moore was darned cute in the movies back in the day, too. He’s one of our favorite child actors of the 1930s.