Beauty, Brains, and British Cool I got to know Jean Simmons first as Patrick Swayze’s characters mother Clarissa Main in North and South. Later I dreamt about becoming her flamboyant character in the Cary Grant movie The Grass is Greener. This twice Academy Award nominated actress was a star in Britain and also a star […]
The Caribbean Cyclone Maria Montez was a Dominican actress that gained extraordinary fame in Hollywood in the 1940s, she was called „Caribbean Cyclone“ or „Tempestuous Montez“, knew how to behave like a star and became one of the famed „Queens of Technicolor“. One lady you definitely need to know. She knew how to create an
The Black Garbo Nina Mae McKinney was dubbed the „Black Garbo“ during her days in Hollywood and she was the first African American performer to sign a five-year contract with MGM in 1929. Listen on Catch up on Other Episodes of the Podcast New episode out every Wednesday Lupe Velez Lupe Velez Edith Head Edith
The Cool Blonde Artist Kim Novak was a major star in the 1950’s and one of Hitchcock’s cool blondes – but she was also a great and successful artist and painter, wrote song lyrics and raised Llamas. She is one inspiring lady that dared fight Columbia’s nasty Harry Cohn. Listen on Catch up on Other
Hitchcock’s Muse & Victim In this episode, we explore the fascinating life and career of Tippi Hedren, the Hitchcock muse who became a symbol of both Old Hollywood glamour and personal resilience. Catapulted to fame with unforgettable performances in The Birds and Marnie, Hedren brought a unique blend of cool elegance and emotional intensity to
The First Scottish Hollywood Superstar In this episode, we delve into the life and legacy of Deborah Kerr, the British actress renowned for her grace, intelligence, and quiet strength on screen. Best remembered for iconic roles in films like The King and I, From Here to Eternity, An Affair to Remember, and Black Narcissus, Kerr
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