10 Things You Should Know About Dickie Moore

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Here are 10 things you should know about Dickie Moore, born 93 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.

Remembering Judy Garland on Her 96th Birthday

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Here are 10 things you should know about the legendary (and justifiably so) Judy Garland, born 96 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.

Remembering Shirley Temple on Her 90th Birthday

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Here are 10 things you should know about Shirley Temple, born 90 years ago today. She wasn’t the first child star, but she was unquestionably the biggest.

Remembering Hideko Takamine on Her Birthday

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The lovely and talented Hideko Takamine was born on March 27, 1924. She worked with many great Japanese directors, but is most closely associated with Mikio Naruse.

Here are 10 things you should know about Hideko Takamine…

Remembering Kay Francis on Her 113th Birthday

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Kay Francis, born 113 years ago today, is perhaps something of an acquired taste for modern audiences. One of the biggest stars of the 1930s, she was largely forgotten until Turner Classic Movies, bless their hearts, helped to revive and renew interest in her career.

For our part, we happily watch virtually any picture that features her name in the credits.

Here are 10 things you should know about Kay Francis…