Here are 10 things you should know about John Bunny, born 160 years ago today. After a successful stage career, he became America’s first screen comedy star and achieved international renown.
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10 Things You Should Know About Colleen Moore
Here are 10 things you should know about Colleen Moore, born 124 years ago today. She was a huge star in the silent era, but after just a few talkies, she opted to retire from the screen.
10 Things You Should Know About Billie Burke
Here are 10 things you should know about Billie Burke, born 139 years ago today. It’s rare that an actress with a career as lengthy as Burke’s ends up so closely associated with a single role.
10 Things You Should Know About William Powell
Here are 10 things you should know about William Powell, born 131 years ago today. Of all the stars of Hollywood’s Golden Age, it is Powell we would choose to model ourselves after. He was the epitome of sophistication, elegance, wit and warmth.
10 Things You Should Know About Alison Skipworth
Here are 10 things you should know about Alison Skipworth, born 160 years ago today. The stage actress was 49 when she began her film career, but her screen legacy endures.