Old Hollywood’s Most Famous Child Star Shirley Temple was the curly-haired child star who danced, sang, and smiled her way into the hearts of millions. From her rise to fame during the Great Depression to her later years as a diplomat, Shirley Temple’s story is one of resilience, charm, and lasting cultural impact. Listen on […]
The Actress With Three Phases Joan Bennett was not only part of a major theatrical family, a member of high society and a box-office darling, she also proved that you can change your image considerably. But, unfortunately, she was best known for the scandal she and husband Walter Wanger were involved in in 1951. Her
Savvy. Sophisticated. Celebrated. Constance Bennett was one of the highest-paid actresses of 1930 Hollywood. She also was part of a long line of thespians and entertainers and acting was a family affair. Nevertheless, she never was regarded as a superior actress, and Ringold wrote that she “wore clothes better than she acted”. Listen on Catch
The First Female Crooner of Hollywood Alice Faye was the first female crooner of Hollywood and the female equivalent to Bing Crosby, She got nicknamed „The Queen of Fox“ in the 1930s as none of her movies ever lost money. She walked out on Fox when she was only 30 years old and devoted her
Irish. Scottish. English. American. A Star. Greer Garson was successfully working in advertising before starting out as an actress, was included in the first TV airing of Shakespeare and became one of the greatest stars of Old Hollywood. She is also the only other actress besides Bette Davis to receive five consecutive Academy Award nominations.
Old Hollywood’s Wise-Cracking Gold-Digger of the 1930s Joan Blondell was a staple in Hollywood for wisecracking, sexy roles before the Hays Code became enforced. A secret to her success could be Joan Blondell’s own observation: “I don’t know what the secret to longevity as an actress is. It’s more than talent and beauty. Maybe it’s