Actor, funnyman, and philanthropist Danny Thomas might be best remembered for his extensive television career and for his commitment to philanthropy, yet he also had a notable film career during the Golden Age of Hollywood. The Michigan native and son of Lebanese immigrants, Danny Thomas parlayed his love of performing into a long-running show business…
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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…
How “His Girl Friday” Defied – or Defined – Gender Stereotypes
The 1940 Columbia Pictures comedy, His Girl Friday, may seem like a screwball romp of a film starring eye candy performers, Cary Grant and Rosalind Russell, but when we take a closer look, we find a surprisingly strong female character who defies the gender roles of the day and demonstrates that a woman can be…
“A Summer Place”: A Racy Film with a Memorable Theme Song
The 1959 romantic drama, A Summer Place, was popular with moviegoers who flocked to see teen heartthrobs Sandra Dee and Troy Donahue as young lovers who are navigating their first serious romance while also dealing with their parents’ affair. The theme song for A Summer Place, an instrumental piece composed by Max Steiner, was a…
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….