Guest blogger Rick29 reports on Anne Francis, from her earliest modeling job when she was five, up to her starring roles in Forbidden Planet and and as Glenn ford’s wife in Blackboard Jungle. Remember Anne as TV’s Honey West?
Read more →Actor Profiles
We salute the famous–and forgotten–stars of Hollywood past and present, from Barrymore (John and Drew) to Cooper (Gary and Bradley) and beyond. Read about their lives and their films.
Dear John: An Appreciation on Garfield’s 100th
He brought Method to the movies a decade ahead of Brando and Clift, delivering many indelible performances in the course of a tragically truncated career. We’re marking the centenary of John Garfield with a substantive look back at his remarkable life and craft.
Read more →His Father Called Him Dobe: Remembering Harry Carey, Jr.
A look at Harry Carey, Jr., who appeared in over 90 films and is known for his work with Director John Ford, including the films Rio Grande (1950) and She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949). He also appeared in Bonanza and Gunsmoke.
Read more →Rosalind Russell: The Golden Age of Hollywood’s Girl Friday
Rosalind Russell appeared in more than 50 movies, winning 5 Golden Globe Awards… considering all her iconic performances in films like His Girl Friday, Auntie Mame, and Gypsy, how is it possible that she never won a Best Actress Oscar?
Read more →Marilyn Monroe: Out of a Dream
A half-century after her death she remains a symbol of cinematic beauty and one of most iconic stars of all time. Guest writer The Lady Eve traces the enduring legacy of actress Marilyn Monroe.
Read more →Lionel Barrymore: A Crusty Curmugdeon…But Only On-Screen!
Lionel Barrymore is best remembered for his latter-day screen gallery of irascible oldsters good-natured and bad. This multi-talented exponent of a legendary American stage dynasty began carving his legacy as one of Hollywood’s greatest character stars from the earliest days of…
Read more →Tyrone Power: A Lot More Than Just a Pretty Face!
A fourth-generation member of a distinguished Irish-English stage family, this charming performer parlayed his arresting good looks and athletic presence into a two-decade stretch as one of Hollywood’s most bankable leading men. Born in Cincinnati in 1914 to Tyrone Power,…
Read more →Jerry Lewis: Great Success Being a Total Idiot
Don’t be wary of Jerry… OK. I understand that Jerry Lewis is a bit like horseradish. He’s an acquired taste. In other words, he takes some getting used to. But those of us with a tolerant palate know full well…
Read more →Tom Terrific: A Salute to Skerritt
Tom Skerritt is going to be 75 years old in late August. It’s hard to believe, but when you think about, not surprising. Myself, like the rest of the world, became familiar with Skerritt through Robert Altman’s 1970 anti-war classic…
Read more →Just Shy of Respect: The Hollywood Life and Death of Alan Ladd
Guest blogger presents this captivating look at the life and death of a true Hollywood original: Most people believe Alan Ladd committed suicide, but the details surrounding his death are so convoluted no one can be sure what really happened….
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