Today, nearly 40-percent of young women in the United States attend college. During the Golden Age of Hollywood, however, that percentage was much lower. In 1940, for example, only 3.8-percent of women received a college education. A few of those women went on to enjoy successful acting careers. Let’s look at some of the college-educated…
Category: Actresses
Tallulah Bankhead: The “Wild Woman” of Hollywood’s Golden Age
Tallulah Bankhead was an American actress and celebrity who achieved fame in the early to mid-1900s. She lived during a time in history when gender roles were clearly different for men and women and women were expected to be proper, demure, and conservative. None of those adjectives, however, could be applied to the flamboyant and…
Swedish Invasion: 6 Nordic Beauties of the Golden Age of Hollywood
Beginning in the 1920s, Hollywood became a mecca for the entertainment business. The major motion picture studios of Hollywood attracted talented actors and actresses from around the globe, all with their hearts set on stardom. Sweden was well-represented. During the Golden Age of Hollywood, several Swedish actresses invaded the American film industry and made their…
12 Facts About the Flamboyant Carmen Miranda
The Brazilian singer, dancer, and actress Carmen Miranda was an international sensation during the Golden Age of Hollywood. Her fame can be attributed to her vibrant personality, distinctive costumes, and her unique performance style that blended traditional Brazilian music with the glamor of Hollywood. Here are 12 fun facts about the colorful Carmen Miranda. She…
Vivien Leigh, Beyond Scarlett
British actress Vivien Leigh will be forever remembered for playing the vivacious, conniving Scarlett O’Hara in Gone with the Wind, a classic movie from the Golden Age of Hollywood. But in this article, let’s go beyond Scarlett to talk about Vivien Leigh’s other notable roles and how she got her start on the big screen….