Here are 10 things you should know about singer and actor Cliff “Ukulele Ike” Edwards, who was a much bigger star in his heyday than most would guess today.
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Remembering Judy Garland on Her 96th Birthday
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 Fred Astaire on His 119th Birthday
Here are 10 things you should know about the great Fred Astaire, born on May 10, 1899. For our part, we admire Astaire almost as much for his sartorial panache as for his legendary dancing and singing abilities.
Remembering Leila Hyams on Her 113th Birthday
Here are 10 things you should know about model, vaudevillian and motion picture actress Leila Hyams, born 113 years ago today.
Remembering Lon Chaney on His 135th Birthday
Lon Chaney, the Man of a Thousand Faces, was born 135 years ago today.
Here are 10 things you should know about Lon Chaney…