Category Archives: Mini Tributes

Mini Tribute: Jackie Cooper

Posted on September 15, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

  Born September 15, 1922 Child Star Jackie Cooper! Jackie Cooper started out as a child star in silent shorts back in 1929, transitioning nicely into ‘sound’ films, and later into ‘adult’ roles and TV producing/directing. Jackie Cooper, young and … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: Clayton Moore aka The Lone Ranger!

Posted on September 14, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

Born September 14, 1914 Clayton Moore! Clayton Moore spent the first part of his Hollywood career doing bit parts and stunts, gradually working his way up to supporting roles in ‘B’ westerns and serials. In 1949 however he hit his star … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: Who is Meinhardt Raabe?

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

Munchkin Coroner, Meinhardt Raabe… Meinhardt Raabe was born September 2, in 1915, and is best known as the coroner who certifies the Wicked Witch of the East’s death in The Wizard of Oz — which was, incidentally, his only feature film appearance. … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: Dave Barry

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

Born August 26, 1918 Dave Barry! Dave Barry appeared in over 35 film and TV roles but is probably best known for his role as Beinstock in Some Like It Hot 🙂 “I’m the manager of the band, not the … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: Morgan Wallace

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

Born July 26, 1881 Morgan Wallace! Morgan Wallace appeared in over 120 film roles, many uncredited, and is perhaps best known for his role as Mr. Fitchmueller in the ‘kumquat scene’ from the W.C. Fields’ comedy, It’s a Gift! Morgan … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: Gene Lockhart

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

Born July 18, 1891 Character Actor Gene Lockhart! Gene Lockhart appeared in over 145 film and TV roles, some of his most memorable being the Judge that ‘tries’ Santa Claus in Miracle on 34th Street (1947), Bob Cratchit in A … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: Jack Conway at Work

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

Born July 17, in 1887 Director Jack Conway! Jack Conway started out as an actor, first in theater, then in films in 1908 (mostly shorts).  By 1911 he was a member of D.W. Griffith’s stock company, appearing primarily in westerns.  … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: Tod Browning

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

Born July 12, 1880 Director Tod Browning! Tod Browning directed over 60 films from 1915 through 1939, and is probably best known for directing Dracula (1931) and Freaks (1932), as well as his silent film collaborations with Lon Chaney. After … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: Anne Revere

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

Born June 25, 1903 Character Actress Anne Revere! Anne Revere appeared in over 45 film and TV roles. She played her share of hard-working and wise mothers, as well as sympathetic and sometimes sharp-tongued friends.  She won an Oscar for … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: Georgia Hale

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

Born June 24, 1905 Silent Actress Georgia Hale! Georgia Hale appeared in 22 films (21 silents and 1 talkie) but is probably best remembered as Georgia the Dance-Hall Girl (Charlie Chaplin’s ‘crush’) in The Gold Rush… Georgia Hale and Charlie … Continue reading →

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