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
The Irish Queen of Technicolor Maureen O’Hara was the first Irish Hollywood superstar, the „Queen of Technicolor“ with her red hair, green eyes and cream complexion, but she was also a bold and outspoken tomboy who could punch you in the jaw and the president of an airline. Listen on Catch up on Other
A Daring Multidimensional Woman Ruth Chatterton was a celebrated stage actress, a successful Hollywood star with numerous Academy Award nominations, wrote several bestsellers, raised French Poodles and was one of the first female aviators of the US and worldwide. This is a woman worth knowing. Listen on Catch up on Other Episodes of the Podcast
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