The Lives and Styles of Old Hollywood

Vivien Leigh

Scarlett O’Hara and Vivien Lady Olivier Vivien Leigh will forever be Scarlett O’Hara in the minds of many moviegoers. But she is also Vivien, Lady Olivier and the 16th-great female movie star of classic Hollywood cinema. Listen on Catch up on Other Episodes of the Podcast A new episode out every Wednesday. Jennifer Jones Jennifer […]

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Black and white portrait of Old Hollywood star Judy Garland by Kate Westworth

Judy Garland

The Greatest Showwoman & A Triple Threat Judy Garland was not only Dorothy from Kansas, she was the mother of Liza Minelli, one of the most successful entertainers of the US and a triple threat as a performer at MGM. She is a great reminder that life is short and that you should never let

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black and white portrait of Old Hollywood star James Stewart by Kate Westworth

James Stewart

Old Hollywood Icon & Air Force General James Stewart was the original „everyday man“ of Hollywood. Playing himself and his screen persona above everything else. His famous drawl made him known on the screen as well as on the radio. Besides that he was the highest ranking actor in American military history. Listen on Catch

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Black and white portrait of Old Hollywood star Barbara Stanwyck by Kate Westworth

Barbara Stanwyck

Strong characters on screen & a kind heart off screen Barbara Stanwyck was an actress, model and dancer whose career spanned six decades. She was especially known for her strong and realistic screen presence and her natural acting style. She is on the list of the most important screen legends of the American Film Institute.

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Black and white portrait illustration of Old Hollywood star Jane Russell by Kate Westworth

Jane Russell

Glamour Star & Devote Christian Jane Russell was one of the most glamorous stars of Old Hollywood and had been known for almost a decade as the „motionless picture actress“. Her life is intricately tied to Howard Hughes and her deep faith in God has navigated much of her life. She is one of the

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Jean Harlow

The first platinum blonde star of Old Hollywood Jean Harlow was the first very platinum blonde Hollywood star and drove audiences crazy with her bias-cut dresses and cleavages – and with her superb comedic talent. Her career and life were tragically cut short when she died at age 26 from kidney failure. Her legacy, her

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