Here are 10 things you should know about Grant Withers, born 118 years ago today. He enjoyed leading man status early in his career, but by the 1940s had transitioned to character parts.
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10 Things You Should Know About Eleanor Boardman
Here are 10 things you should know about Eleanor Boardman, born 124 years ago today. She was a star for the then-newly formed MGM studios in the 1920s, but she retired from pictures after appearing in just seven talkies.
10 Things You Should Know About Guinn “Big Boy” Williams
Here are 10 things you should know about Guinn “Big Boy” Williams, born 123 years ago today. Williams, who bore a remarkable resemblance to a certain former US president, amassed more than 220 film and TV credits over 40-plus years.
10 Things You Should Know About Edward Everett Horton
Here are 10 things to know about Edward Everett Horton, born 136 years ago today. His name in the credits is enough to convince us to watch just about any picture he’s in.
10 Things You Should Know About Leslie Fenton
Here are 10 things you should know about Leslie Fenton, born 120 years ago today. After a brief stint in the theatre, he enjoyed success in Hollywood, first as an actor and then as a director.