Prior to 1934, men in the United States wore white cotton undershirts beneath their shirts. Always. Since all men were socially obligated to wear undershirts, the industry thrived. That is, until Clark Gable almost put an end to the men’s undergarment industry after one scene in the 1934 romantic comedy, It Happened One Night. The…
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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…
“It Happened One Night”: Fascinating Facts about the 1934 Classic
It Happened One Night is widely considered one of the greatest films of all time. The 1934 romantic comedy is a timeless classic that still holds up today. But what else is there to know about this masterpiece? Read on to learn some of the most interesting facts about the film. The Cast The film…
Hattie McDaniel & Clark Gable’s Friendship Transcended Race
When Hollywood heartthrob Clark Gable was cast in the lead role of Rhett Butler in the 1939 epic film, Gone with the Wind, he saw a familiar face on the set. Just a few years earlier, in 1935, Gable appeared in the film China Seas alongside African American actress Hattie McDaniel and was pleased to…
The Most Memorable Cinematic Kisses of the Golden Age
As Dooley Wilson sang in “As Time Goes By” from the classic 1942 film, Casablanca, “You must remember this, a kiss is just a kiss.” But in true Hollywood fashion, some cinematic kisses became much more memorable than others. Naturally, we can chalk some of this up to behind-the-scenes romances that spilled over into on-screen…