Hollywood’s Original Officer and Gentleman If there ever was a real officer and gentleman – that was David Niven. He is the epitome of an English gentleman, a humorous raconteur, a highly decorated military men, and a warmhearted leader. Listen on Catch up on Other Episodes of the Podcast A new episode out every Wednesday. […]
A Woman With Standards Joan Fontaine is one half of the only pair of siblings ever to both receive Academy Awards for Best Actress, she is the sister of last week’s Olivia de Havilland. But, Fontaine is also the only actress to ever receive an Academy Award for a role in an Alfred Hitchcock movie.
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
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