Listen on Old Hollywood is a stellar example of an ever changing environment. From theatre to silent movies to sound movies, to radio, to TV – the actors and actresses that made Old Hollywood great were multi-interested and diversified their incomes and talents. Embracing changes and diving fully in is definitely part of the success […]
The actress that defied the system Olivia de Havilland will forever be identified with her most prominent role as Melanie Hamilton in Gone with the Wind. But, her career spanned more than 50 years, in which she appeared in many high-profile movies and one thing that was a constant throughout this time – her performance.
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A most complex character Errol Flynn was anything but one-dimensional. He was a gifted journalist and writer, enigmatic on the screen, good-looking and athletic. But he was also a heavy alcoholic that was basically unconscious by noon, a serial cheater, and loved to party. His housemate David Niven called their pad “Cirrhosis-by-the-Sea” because of the
Listen on Your name is your image. It will influence how others see you and how you see yourself. Old Hollywood actors and actresses often changed their name to a more appealing sounding stage name – and rightly so. Names do possess power. How can you use this for the creation of your extraordinary life?
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Old Hollywood’s Original Swashbuckler Douglas Fairbanks was not only the husband of Mary Pickford, but most of all the original swashbuckler of Hollywood. He made the genre famous with his athletic stunts, his boundless energy and his laughter. He also helped set up the Academy of Motion Arts and Sciences, gave out the first Oscars
The Million Dollar Mermaid Esther Williams was the only swimming star of Hollywood, the Million Dollar Mermaid, and she inspired us to dive into the pool and try dancing under water. But she was also a level-headed and savvy businesswoman as well as a dedicated mother. Listen on Catch up on Other Episodes of the