In 1953, E.M. Stuart, the volunteer president of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, proposed the idea of creating a walk of fame as a way to, in his own words, “maintain the glory of a community whose name means glamor and excitement in the four corners of the world.” Today, more than 2,600 five-pointed stars…
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…
Sister Acts in the Golden Age of Hollywood
In some cases, talent, charisma, beauty, and stage presence is in the genes. A family will produce not one star but two … sisters who follow the same path to the silver screen and the Hollywood spotlight. Let’s take this opportunity to admire some of the great sister acts of the Golden Age of Hollywood….
Cary Grant: The Handsome Hollywood Heartthrob
Cary Grant, whose real name was Archibald Alec Leach, was an English American actor known for his suave and debonair style. He got his start in show business as a stage actor in the 1920s and then made his way to Hollywood in the 1930s. He appeared in many classic films that are still well-known…
Groundbreaking Director Cecil B. DeMille and His Lavish Epics
Cecil B. DeMille was a pioneering Hollywood film director and producer. He was one of the most successful filmmakers of the early 20th century and is widely credited with shaping the modern Hollywood film industry. DeMille was the king of the epic film and a groundbreaking director who made a number of significant contributions to…