Myrna Loy is a name that has become synonymous with Hollywood’s Golden Age. Her charm, wit, and beauty led her to be cast as a vamp or femme fatale character, but she proved she was more than just a pretty face after her portrayal of Nora Charles in the 1934 film, The Thin Man. Let’s…
Month: March 2023
Ten Blacklisted Actors and Actresses of the 1950s
The 1950s were a time of political unrest in the United States, and Hollywood was not immune to the effects of the Red Scare. Many actors and actresses were accused of being communist sympathizers and were placed on a blacklist, preventing them from working in the film industry. This list highlights the top ten actors…
Pinup Girl Mari Blanchard Was the “Queen Allure”
Pretty girls in the 1950s who dreamed of becoming movie stars could dip their toes into the entertainment business by working as pinup models. That’s the route the Long Beach-native Mari Blanchard took. Although she never became the Hollywood starlet she hoped to be, she was a popular pinup girl and knockout femme fatale of…
“The Pride of the Yankees”: Gary Cooper and Baseball
Gary Cooper’s performance as Lou Gehrig in The Pride of the Yankees has been called one of the greatest performances in cinematic history. Gehrig’s story of courage and determination in the face of adversity has inspired millions of people, and Cooper’s portrayal of this legendary athlete has become iconic. From his moving speech to the…
“Bell, Book, and Candle”: A Witchy 1958 Movie
It is said that certain movies can stand the test of time—and Bell, Book and Candle is one of them. This 1958 romantic comedy-fantasy film is a cult classic that still resonates today. It is easy to see how Bell, Book, and Candle inspired the modern witch movie genre and even influenced the 1960s television…