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Thomas Noguchi has been billed “The Coroner to the Stars,” due to his work on the likes of Marilyn Monroe, Natalie Wood, and more, before they were laid to rest. Noguchi–now 98 years of age at the time of writing–was the former chief medical examiner-coroner for Los Angeles C read more

Vivien Leigh is remembered as one of the most influential stars of the stage and screen. Film fans will easily recognize her for her storied performance as Scarlett O’Hara in Gone With the Wind (1939), securing the most sought-after role of the year. Moreover, she appeared in so many other hit read more

David Tomlinson is best known for his portrayal of Mr. Banks in Mary Poppins (1964), though his filmography extended far beyond that beloved role. Thankfully, Tomlinson himself reflected upon his life and career in Luckier Than Most: An Autobiography. In this book, Tomlinson takes readers through hi read more

Merle Oberon worked as an actress during the Golden Age of Hollywood and realized a historic first when she received the Academy Award nomination for Best Actress in 1936. Her nomination for The Dark Angel (1935) was the first time that the Academy recognized a performer of color for the Academy Aw read more

Bobby Darin was one of the greatest artists of his day, experiencing a rags-to-riches life that was not without its challenges. While his public image was upbeat and enthusiastic, delivering musical performances with charisma and vivacity, his life behind the scenes was far different. David Evanier read more

Russ Tamblyn has captivated audiences on the big screen for decades, especially shining with his tumbling and acrobatic abilities. He has appeared in numerous classic films during the Golden Age Hollywood period and worked with some of the greatest stars of that era. In Dancing on the Edge: A Journ read more

Fans of Rudolph Valentino may already be well aware of the connection he shares with June Mathis. While much has been documented about Valentino, Mathis and her story have not been explored in much depth. Thanks to Thomas J. Slater, Mathis’s story is told through June Mathis: The Rise and Fall read more

Hollywood has had its fair share of animal actors, from classic to contemporary films. There have been talented animals with fins, furs, or feathers gracing the big screen and even becoming household names. Roberta Smoodin’s Horses of Hollywood gives our equine friends their due. Though the W read more

Women have been influential both in front of the camera and behind it, from the early days of the film industry and beyond. One fascinating area of filmmaking to which women have contributed extensively is stuntwork. Among them, Helen Gibson is especially revered for being Hollywood’s first st read more

“I had rugged, individualist ideas. I went cow punching on a ranch near Las Vegas, but I had to work my way home. That’s when Frank Wuppermann, hobo, became Frank Morgan, thespian, overnight.” –Frank Morgan Francis Phillip Wuppermann was born on June 1, 1890, in New York, New York, to Josephin read more

Dr. Annette Bochenek loves to take Hometowns to Hollywood on the road–in person or virtually–to offer fun and engaging presentations about Hollywood’s Golden Age. Her presentations range from focusing on various subjects related to Golden Age Hollywood, in addition to presentations that profile read more

Of the many storied Hitchcock blondes, Vera Miles has not been discussed in great depth. It was Miles who took Hitchcock blonde roles after Grace Kelly left Hollywood, with Miles appearing in films like The Wrong Man (1960) and Psycho (1960). Moreover, Miles had a strong film career before and after read more

Sunset Boulevard (1950) is a brilliant American dark comedy film noir that has withstood the test of time. In particular, Gloria Swanson shines in this macabre film in her haunting portrayal of Norma Desmond–a former film star whom the filmmaking industry has forgotten. David M. Lubin’s read more

Tod Browning is easily one of the most iconic filmmakers when it comes to bizarre, macabre, and unsettling films. From a career that began in a carnival sideshow to developing a reputation in Hollywood, his directorial work would give us memorable classics such as Dracula (1931) and Freaks (1932). I read more

During the early days of cinema, moviemaking had yet to begin its move West. Long before there was a Hollywood, silent film studios were thriving in the East, South, and Midwest. The state of Florida, in particular, was one such location that was the backdrop to many silent films and early studios. read more

Over the years, there have been groundbreaking moments in American film and television that have focused on the subject and depictions of pregnancy. While many classic television fans may immediately think of Lucille Ball’s real-life pregnancy ultimately woven into the I Love Lucy show, there read more

Screenwriter, novelist, and playwright Anita Loos was a fascinating talent, writing daily for more than seventy of her ninety-four years. She left behind a treasure trove of writing, though not all of her written works were completed. Anita Loos Rediscovered: Film Treatments and Fiction by Anita Lo read more

Dr. Annette Bochenek loves to take Hometowns to Hollywood on the road–in person or virtually–to offer fun and engaging presentations about Hollywood’s Golden Age. Her presentations range from focusing on various subjects related to Golden Age Hollywood, in addition to presentations that profile read more

“I moved from West Lafayette when I was five months old and did not return again until I was six. That was my last visit. Did I have stage ambitions early in life? Not at all. After I had just entered college, I had my mind set on being a schoolteacher.” –Louise Fazenda Louise Faze read more

Like so many other Chicago area silent film fans, I’m absolutely devastated to hear of Jay Warren’s passing. Because of Jay’s untiring enthusiasm and unfailing dedication to his craft, moviegoers from all over Chicagoland and beyond could visit theatres like the Portage, Des Plaine read more