The suave gentleman with the best timing in Hollywood history Cary Grant is not only the number two on the American Film Institute’s list of male stars of the Golden Age of Hollywood – he is also the epitome of style and charm on screen. For me, personally, he was my first screen crush. And […]
How Florenz Ziegfeld Jr. conquered showbiz The Ziegfeld Follies were one of the most influential cultural phenomena in the early 20th century and had a major impact on the emergency of Hollywood. Old Hollywood would not have been what we know today if it hasn’t been for the Ziegfeld Follies. And whenever you talk
Flapper. Actress. Writer. Louise Brooks has been one of the most prominent icons of the 1920s and her short bobbed hair made her recognisable for all generations. Her life story is incredibly interesting and if you are interested in seeing her act – her most famous movie “Pandora’s Box” is available on Youtube to watch.
Actress, producer and Hearst mistress Marion Davies was probably the most publicised and hyped actress of all of Old Hollywood due to her connection to publishing mogul William Randolph Hearst. She was a talented actress, a producer, a screenwriter, a savvy businesswoman, and a philanthropist. Listen on Catch up on Other Episodes of the Podcast
The couturier to aristocracy, theatre and Hollywood Lucy, Lady Duff-Gordon would be one of the first fashion designers to define glamour in the new world of Old Hollywood. Together with her sister Elinor Glyn, she helped shape the allure and fascination of the early years of American cinema. Listen on Catch up on Other Episodes
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Inventor of “IT” and the woman who brought glamour and sex appeal to the screen Elinor Glyn played an important part in creating the allure of Old Hollywood. She brought glamour and sex appeal to the screens and invented the „It“ girl – a concept that dominates our fashion and gossip magazine until today Listen