The name Anna May Wong may not be immediately recognizable to classic movie fans, but her pioneering career during Hollywood’s Golden Era set the stage for the diverse representation of Asian actors in the entertainment industry today. Wong’s career was significant not only for her strides in breaking down racial barriers, but also for her…
Month: April 2023
The Most Beautiful Dress of the Golden Age of Hollywood
In the classic 1951 movie, A Place in the Sun, then-17-year-old Elizabeth Taylor wowed in an iconic white dress that became one of the most talked-about pieces of fashion in modern film history. Liz Taylor’s gown from A Place in the Sun has been called the most beautiful dress of the Golden Age of Hollywood,…
“The Blue Bird”: Fox’s Answer to “The Wizard of Oz”
The 1940 classic film The Blue Bird is considered a landmark in the history of film. It was the first Technicolor feature-length film to be produced, directed, and released to a wide audience. The film is based on the play of the same name by Maurice Maeterlinck and follows the story of a young girl…
The Hollywood Victory Committee: How Stars Supported World War II
During World War II, Hollywood was more than a source of entertainment – it was a powerful tool in the war effort. The Hollywood Victory Committee (HVC) was a group of film industry figures who used their influence to help the war effort. Let’s look at the history and impact of the HVC and how…
70 Years After Its Release, “Shane” Remains a Classic Western
Directed by George Stevens and starring Alan Ladd, Jean Arthur, and Van Heflin, Shane is an enduring western classic that hit the silver screen in 1953. But what do you really know about this iconic film? Let’s take a look back at the 1953 western, Shane. The Cast Shane features an all-star cast of golden…