Always the Comedienne, Never the Drama Queen ZaSu Pitts was a famed comedienne of Old Hollywood and frequent co-star to Thelma Todd. Although she had all the qualities to become a great dramatic actress and even starred in several Erich von Stroheim movies, the audience never accepted her in roles other than comedy. Listen on […]
Comedienne & Businesswoman Thelma Todd was a gifted and well-known comedian of Old Hollywood as well as a savvy businesswoman and owner of the famous Sidewalk Cafe in Hollywood. Unfortunately, she died way too young at age 29. Listen on Catch up on Other Episodes of the Podcast A new episode out every Wednesday. Jetta
Why low self-esteem is deadly Marilyn Monroe is probably one of the biggest stars Old Hollywood had ever produced and became an icon for all eternity. Her life story is one of determination, dedication, low self-esteem and addiction to the approval of others. No other actress has mesmerised the masses just like Marilyn Monroe. Listen
Choreographer, Dancer, Singer and Actor Next to Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly was the other great dancer of Hollywood, an actor, singer, director and choreographer – and was ranked the 15th greatest male screen legend of Classic Hollywood Cinema. Listen on Catch up on Other Episodes of the Podcast A new episode out every Wednesday. James
The Most Glamorous Clotheshorse of Hollywood Kay Francis was another highly glamorous actress of Old Hollywood, once even the highest-paid and most successful female star in Tinseltown, the Queen of Warner Bros, got named in the infamous box-office poison and suffered remarkable backlash when speaking her mind. Listen on Catch up on Other Episodes of
Beautiful, Talented and Tragical Gene Tierney was hailed for her great beauty and is deemed by some the most underrated actress of the Golden Era of Hollywood. Listen on Catch up on Other Episodes of the Podcast A new episode out every Wednesday. Just the Beginning Just the Beginning Shirley Temple Shirley Temple Susan Hayward