The First Chinese American Film Star Anna May Wong was the first Chinese American film star as well as the first Chinese American actress to gain international recognition. She also was a style icon despite facing discrimination and racism all the way. She truly inspired all Americans of different backgrounds to be daring, to be […]
One of the most powerful women of Old Hollywood Alla Nazimova was once one of the most powerful women in Hollywood. She influenced the careers of women like Jean Acker and Natasha Rambova and set new standards with her eccentric and daring productions. Listen on Catch up on Other Episodes of the Podcast A new
Peek-a-boo hairstyle and a fierce temper Veronica Lake is one of the most recognizable actresses of the Original Old Hollywood film noir and her iconic peek-a-boo hairstyle had a long-lasting impact Hollywood history. Listen on Catch up on Other Episodes of the Podcast A new episode out every Wednesday. David Niven David Niven Norma Talmadge
Mysterious, Notorious & Private Nita Naldi was a silent film actress, frequent partner to Valentino and – after Theda Bara – another famous Hollywood vamp. Her life story is complicated, sometimes unknown, obscure or fictionalized. Nevertheless, she is a fascinating part of Old Hollywood. Listen on Catch up on Other Episodes of the Podcast A
Hollywood Heartthrob and Latin Lover Rudolph Valentino was the first and biggest heartthrob of Hollywood and melted women’s hearts everywhere. His nicknames were „Latin Lover“ and „The Great Lover“ or simply „Valentino“. He died at the very young age of 31 and cemented his fame forever as the young and beautiful Latin lover all women
Proper and Patient William Powell – next to Myrna Loy – is the other half of the most prolific pairing in Hollywood history. Listen on Catch up on Other Episodes of the Podcast A new episode out every Wednesday. Norma Shearer Norma Shearer Barbara Stanwyck Barbara Stanwyck Susan Hayward Susan Hayward Audrey Hepburn Audrey Hepburn