In the 1920s, you would have only seen Johnny Weissmuller’s name in connection with the Olympic games or other international swimming competitions. He was the Michael Phelps of his era, winning meet after meet. He was a gold medalist in both the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris and the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam, set…
Category: Golden Hollywood
“The Wolf Man”: Hollywood’s Early Werewolf Era
The 1941 film, The Wolf Man is a beloved classic of the Golden Age of Hollywood. It is a classic horror film that has spawned countless adaptations and remakes and set the stage for the soon-to-be mainstream horror movie genre. But why is the film so significant? In this blog post, we’ll explore why The…
Behind-the-Scenes Drama on the Set of “The Little Foxes”
The 1941 drama, The Little Foxes, about the turn-of-the-century Southern family and their in-fighting and back-stabbing may have foreshadowed the real-life behind-the-scenes drama that took place on the set of this film. Although The Little Foxes was a box office success and was nominated for an incredible nine Academy Awards, tensions on set ran high…
Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn’s Not-So-Secret Love Affair
Two of the great stars of the Golden Age of Hollywood, Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn, knew how to light up the silver screen. Tracy gained acclaim for his performances in such films as Boys Town, Captains Courageous, and Father of the Bride. He won an Academy Award for his role in Guess Who’s Coming…
The Mysterious Case of the Missing Hollywood Starlet
Sadly, 1940s actress and dancer Jean Spangler is probably best remembered for her mysterious unsolved disappearance than for her short-lived Hollywood career. The young, divorced mother, who was mired in a contentious custody battle with her ex-husband, was just beginning her movie career when she went missing. Here is the mysterious case of the missing…