Claim OwnershipThe Lives and Styles of Old Hollywood
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Step back in time and explore the extraordinary lives and styles of iconic actresses from Hollywood's Golden Era as well as the industry that brought them to success. In this podcast, I dive into the fascinating backstories of the women who captured the hearts and imaginations of audiences around the world and those that created them. From the glamour and glitz of the silver screen to the grit and determination that drove them to succeed, I uncover the true essence of what made these women so unique and inspiring. Join me as I take a journey through the lives of Hollywood's Golden Era actresses and discover the timeless styles that continue to captivate us to this day.
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Dive deep into the interesting life of Marlon Brando. From his childhood to his stage performance, screen debut and magnetic movie performances right through to his private and sometimes troubled life - this episode covers it all and shines a light onto one of the greatest actors of all times.
This episodes covers the life and style of Old Hollywood actress Luise Rainer - the only German actress to receive two Academy Awards as Best Actress consecutively. She was one of the greatest stars and dropped out of show business early.
The podcast episode dives into the life and style of Old Hollywood legend Gary Cooper, his movie career, his personality, his image and style as well as his personal affairs.
This episode is on Katy Jurado, the first Latin American actress to be nominated for an Academy Award as Best Supporting Actress. She was also the first Latin American actress to win a Golden Globe Award.
Jennifer Jones was a five time Academy Award nominee and received an Academy Award as well as a Golden Globe for Best Actress.
John Wayne was the American Hero and to most everybody the embodiment of the USA. He starred in 179 movies throughout his career and was named one of the 25 greatest male stars of classic American cinema by the American Film Institute in 1999.
Actress Shirley MacLaine has been around since the last days of the studio system and had her last acting credit to date in 2022’s American Dreamer opposite Peter Dinklage.
Before Mary Pickford, there was fellow Canadian Florence Lawrence, who is often referred to as the „first movie star“.
He was „The Great Lover“ after Valentino died and one of the most successful leading men in the era of silent movies.
Janet Gaynor was the first recipient of the Academy Award for Best Actress in 1929. She was also the only actress who ever won an Oscar for multiple film roles at the same time.
Joanne Woodward is an Academy Award winning actress, a TV producer, director and actress and was the wife to Hollywood beau Paul Newman for 50 years.
Jetta Gouda is an outlier of some sorts as she is a grand example for image, but also how image can backfire without your own doings, and how the patriarchy and the movie industry in particular held extreme power over women performers.
Ann Sheridan was much more than just Hollywood’s glamorous and sexy “Oomph Girl.” She was also a talented actress who captivated audiences with her vibrant personality and acting style opposite some of the biggest stars of the time like James Cagney, Bette Davis, Humphrey Bogart, Cary Grant, and Errol Flynn.
I got to know Jean Simmons first as Patrick Swayze’s characters mother Clarissa Main in North and South. Later I dreamt about becoming her iconic and flamboyant character in the Cary Grant movie The Grass is Greener.
Maria Montez was a Dominican actress that gained extraordinary fame in Hollywood in the 1940s, she was called „Caribbean Cyclone“ or „Tempestuous Montez“, knew how to behave like a star and became one of the famed „Queens of Technicolor“. One lady you definitely need to know.
Nina Mae McKinney was dubbed the „Black Garbo“ during her days in Hollywood, she was the first African American performer to sign a five-year contract with MGM in 1929
Kim Novak was a major star in the 1950’s and one of Hitchcock’s cool blondes.
In this episode, we explore the fascinating life and career of Tippi Hedren, the Hitchcock muse who became a symbol of both Old Hollywood glamour and personal resilience.
In this episode, we delve into the life and legacy of Deborah Kerr, the British actress renowned for her grace, intelligence, and quiet strength on screen. Best remembered for iconic roles in films like The King and I, From Here to Eternity, An Affair to Remember, and Black Narcissus, Kerr brought a refined elegance to every character she portrayed.
Maureen O’Hara was the first Irish Hollywood superstar, the „Queen of Technicolor“ with her red hair, green eyes and cream complexion, but she was also a bold and outspoken tomboy who could punch you in the jaw and the president of an airline.
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