Little Miss Fix-It There will only ever be one Deanna Durbin, Hollywood’s little Miss Fix-it. She was a successful child star, the perfect all-American girl – and then vanished. In this episode I dive into the short-lived career of America’s little Miss Fix-It Deanna Durbin, her ascent to childhood stardom, her switch to more mature […]
An American Institution Bob Hope is an American institution, to say the least. He was a comedian, an actor, an entertainer and a producer that became one of the best box-office draws of the 1940s, made the most iconic comedies with his friend Bing Crosby, basically invented American stand-up comedy, influenced the likes of Woody
Hollywood’s Humanistic Genius Peter Ustinov was a genius in many ways – he spoke multiple languages fluently, was an accomplished writer, screenwriter, director, producer, actor, as well as set and costume designer. On top of that, he was also politically active and entertained his friends and audiences with his charming stories, his wit and his
The Icon of Film Noir Robert Mitchum is regarded by some as one of the finest actors of the Golden Age of Hollywood, is on the list of the greatest male stars of classic American cinema and has also been called one of the three „most important actors in film history“ next to Cary Grant
The Professional Againster James Cagney was and is one of the most successful and best-known Hollywood actors. His story is also one of perseverance, dedication and hard work, of fails and successes as well as of friendship and social responsibility. In this episode, I explore the captivating life and legacy of James Cagney—one of old
Hollywood’s First Musical Comedy Star Bessie Love, whose career almost lasted for seventy years, was Hollywoods first musical comedy star, was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress, a beloved subject for artist portraits and belonged through marriage for a short while to the Hawks family. Listen on Catch up on Other Episodes of