Here are 10 things you should know about Walter Connolly, born 134 years ago today. Though his Hollywood career lasted just 10 years, he left his mark with strong performances in nearly 50 films.
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10 Things You Should Know About Carole Lombard
Here are 10 things you should know about Carole Lombard, born 112 years ago today. Her life and career were cut short, but her legacy still shimmers.
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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 Barbara Stanwyck
Here are 10 things you should know about Barbara Stanwyck, born 113 years ago today. For our money, she was the finest actress Hollywood’s Golden Age.
10 Things You Should Know About Jean Arthur
Here are 10 things you should know about the wonderful Jean Arthur, born 118 years ago today. She was a reluctant and, some say, unlikely star, but she was one of the true greats in the genres of screwball and romantic comedies.