RITA HAYWORTH: The Love Goddess... The stunning femme fatale. She was raised in a world of dance and made it big as a huge Hollywood movie star. But she was stripped of choice, love, peace, and her Spanish heritage. Most people probably thought she had it all... but Rita Hayworth never felt she had the simplest things she wanted.RAINN: https://rainn.org/National Domestic Abuse Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org/Alzheimer's Association: https://www.alz.org/PATREON Bonus Content: https://patreon.com/StarsoftheGoldenAgePodcastEpisode Sources: A book titled American Legends: The Life of Rita Hayworth by Charles River Editors; a book titled Rita Hayworth: Legacy of a Leading Lady; a TCM documentary titled Rita; a Vanity Fair article by Hadley Hall Meares from September 23, 2020; the US Naval Institute; IMDBImage Source: IMDBAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
MYRNA LOY: One of MGMs biggest stars of the 1930s, Myrna Loy brought a wide range of characters to life on the big screen. But it was her pairings with William Powell in the Thin Man movies that really made her stand out. Aside from her work on the silver screen, Myrna Loy was a fierce advocate for the causes she believed in and held strong her political beliefs. She was a woman who made things happen. Listen now to hear her amazing story!PATREON: https://patreon.com/StarsoftheGoldenAgePodcastEpisode Sources: Being and Becoming: A Memoir by Myrna Loy; IMDBImage Source: IMDBAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
RICKY NELSON (Sensory-sensitive... NO background/transition music) One-fourth of the beloved Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet show, Ricky Nelson grew up in the spotlight. America loved his boyish charm on the family show, and teenage girls went wild for him when he became a pop star as a teenager in the mid-1950s. What may be most talked about, though, is his death. A death that was clouded in misinformation. Listen now to hear Ricky Nelson's story!If you would like to listen to this same content with a slight musical flair, check out the standard episode posted on the episode feed!PATREON: https://patreon.com/StarsoftheGoldenAgePodcastEpisode Sources: An A&E Biography special from June 21, 1998; Episode 250 of Flight Safety Detectives from December 18, 2024;; caseygerry.com; WikipediaImage Source: IMDBAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
RICKY NELSON: One-fourth of the beloved Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet show, Ricky Nelson grew up in the spotlight. America loved his boyish charm on the family show, and teenage girls went wild for him when he became a pop star as a teenager in the mid-1950s. What may be most talked about, though, is his death. A death that was clouded in misinformation. Listen now to hear Ricky Nelson's story!PATREON: https://patreon.com/StarsoftheGoldenAgePodcastEpisode Sources: An A&E Biography special from June 21, 1998; Episode 250 of Flight Safety Detectives from December 18, 2024;; caseygerry.com; WikipediaImage Source: IMDBAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
SPECIAL EPISODE! (Sensory-Sensitive... no background/transition music)This episode is a fun sneak peak into what kind of content you can find in our Stars of the Golden Age Patreon community! Learn all about the history of ocean liner travel, and how the race for speed and luxury impacted transatlantic travel from the mid-1800s through the 1950s. Hear about Cunard, White Star Line, and more... and get a sneak peak into how some of our favorite golden age stars traveled abroad and even what they may have eaten on one of these luxury liners!If you want to hear more interesting stories like this, plus SO MUCH more, please consider joining the Stars of the Golden Age Patreon community! https://patreon.com/StarsoftheGoldenAgePodcastJoin the fun today! https://patreon.com/StarsoftheGoldenAgePodcastIf you want to enjoy this same content with a little background music added, please visit the main show feed and listen to the same episode with a little added flair!Episode Sources: A documentary titled Great Liners by Absolute History; a documentary titled Big Old Boats; a documentary titled The Golden Age of Cruising by Ritzy Travel Guide; a documentary titled From Atlantic to Titanic: The Evolution of Ocean Liners by Oceanliner Designs; cunard.com; queenmary.com; and ggarchives.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
SPECIAL EPISODE! This episode is a fun sneak peak into what kind of content you can find in our Stars of the Golden Age Patreon community! Learn all about the history of ocean liner travel, and how the race for speed and luxury impacted transatlantic travel from the mid-1800s through the 1950s. Hear about Cunard, White Star Line, and more... and get a sneak peak into how some of our favorite golden age stars traveled abroad and even what they may have eaten on one of these luxury liners!If you want to hear more interesting stories like this, plus SO MUCH more, please consider joining the Stars of the Golden Age Patreon community! https://patreon.com/StarsoftheGoldenAgePodcastJoin the fun today! https://patreon.com/StarsoftheGoldenAgePodcastEpisode Sources: A documentary titled Great Liners by Absolute History; a documentary titled Big Old Boats; a documentary titled The Golden Age of Cruising by Ritzy Travel Guide; a documentary titled From Atlantic to Titanic: The Evolution of Ocean Liners by Oceanliner Designs; cunard.com; queenmary.com; and ggarchives.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
GINGER ROGERS (Sensory-Sensitive... no background/transition music added)The story of the dance goddess, Ginger Rogers. Part of the hottest dance duo of Hollywood's golden age. Her childhood was far from typical, and she began working years before adulthood. Her life was devoted to her career, her faith, and her beloved mother. Listen to the story of Ginger Rogers now!If you would like to enjoy this episode without background/transition music, please visit the "sensory-sensitive" version, which is released the day following this episode.PATREON: patreon.com/starsofthegoldenagepodcastEpisode Sources: Ginger Rogers’ autobiography, My Story by Ginger Rogers; an article from Vanity Fair by Hadley Hall Meares from August 17, 2023; IMDBImage Source: IMDBAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
GINGER ROGERS: The story of the dance goddess, Ginger Rogers. Part of the hottest dance duo of Hollywood's golden age. Her childhood was far from typical, and she began working years before adulthood. Her life was devoted to her career, her faith, and her beloved mother. Listen to the story of Ginger Rogers now!If you would like to enjoy this episode without background/transition music, please visit the "sensory-sensitive" version, which is released the day following this episode.PATREON: patreon.com/starsofthegoldenagepodcastEpisode Sources: Ginger Rogers’ autobiography, My Story by Ginger Rogers; an article from Vanity Fair by Hadley Hall Meares from August 17, 2023; IMDBImage Source: IMDBAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Clark Gable, Part Two (SENSORY-SENSITIVE--no background/transition music)The finale of his story.This episode dives into the success of Gone with the Wind and Clark's life and career afterwards. Visit Part One before enjoying this episode.If you want to hear this same episode with soft musical flare added in to enhance the story, please see Clark Gable PART TWO on the show feed.PATREON: patreon.com/starsofthegoldenagepodcastEpisode Sources: Clark Gable: Portrait of a Misfit by Jane Ellen Wayne; American Legends: The Life of Clark Gable by Charles River Editors; IMDBImage Source: IMDBAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Clark Gable, Part Two: The finale of his story.This episode dives into the success of Gone with the Wind and Clark's life and career afterwards. Visit Part One before enjoying this episode.PATREON: patreon.com/starsofthegoldenagepodcastEpisode Sources: Clark Gable: Portrait of a Misfit by Jane Ellen Wayne; American Legends: The Life of Clark Gable by Charles River Editors; IMDBImage Source: IMDBAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Clark Gable (Sensory-Sensitive... no background/transition music)Rhett Butler himself! Part one discusses his childhood, early career, and Gone with the Wind. The conclusion of his story is told in part two.PATREON: patreon.com/starsofthegoldenagepodcastEpisode Sources: A book titled Clark Gable: Portrait of a Misfit by Jane Ellen Wayne; a book titled Gable & Lombard: A Biography by Warren G. Harris; a book titled American Legends: The Life of Clark Gable by Charles River Editors; The National Museum of the United States Air Force; a People Magazine article by Julie Tremaine from August 18, 2024; IMDBImage Source: IMDBAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Clark Gable... Rhett Butler himself! Part one discusses his childhood, early career, and Gone with the Wind. The conclusion of his story is told in part two.PATREON: patreon.com/starsofthegoldenagepodcastEpisode Sources: A book titled Clark Gable: Portrait of a Misfit by Jane Ellen Wayne; a book titled Gable & Lombard: A Biography by Warren G. Harris; a book titled American Legends: The Life of Clark Gable by Charles River Editors; The National Museum of the United States Air Force; a People Magazine article by Julie Tremaine from August 18, 2024; IMDBImage Source: IMDBAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
JEANNE EAGELS (Sensory-Sensitive--no background/transition music)Stage and film actress Jeanne Eagels made the character of Sadie Thompson in Rain wildly popular on Broadway in the early 1920s. She was a famous stage actress and on her way to being a famous actress on the silver screen. But then everything changed. Listen now to hear her story!PATREON: patreon.com/starsofthegoldenagepodcastEpisode Sources: A book titled Jeanne Eagels: A Life Revealed by Eric Woodard & Tara HanksImage Source: Jeanne Eagels: A Life RevealedAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Stage and film actress Jeanne Eagels made the character of Sadie Thompson in Rain wildly popular on Broadway in the early 1920s. She was a famous stage actress and on her way to being a famous actress on the silver screen. But then everything changed. Listen now to hear her story!PATREON: patreon.com/starsofthegoldenagepodcastEpisode Sources: A book titled Jeanne Eagels: A Life Revealed by Eric Woodard & Tara HanksImage Source: Jeanne Eagels: A Life RevealedAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
One of the most successful directors of Hollywood's silent film era, William Desmond Taylor was killed under a cloud of mystery. His whole life was somewhat of a mystery. There were suspects and there were theories... but who killed William Desmond Taylor, and why? Listen to hear the story of his life and his death, in this special collaboration episode with A.C. Roberts of The Wanted Files podcast.Episode Sources: Hollywood Homicide by Patrick Auerbach; Tinseltown: Murder, Morphine, and Madness at the Dawn of Hollywood by William J. Mann; Wikipedia; IMDBImage Source: IMDBAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Eva Marie Saint (Sensory-Sensitive... no background/transition music)Happy Birthday to Eva Marie Saint! She turned 101 years old on July 4th, 2025. In this episode, you can learn all about her incredible life and career. She is an inspiration to us all!PATREON: patreon.com/starsofthegoldenagepodcastEpisode Sources: A book titled Eva Marie Saint, A Biography by Jane Bryan; an interview from the 2013 TCM Film Festival with Robert Osborne; an interview from the Santa Barbara Independent from January 1st, 2010; Wikipedia; IMDBImage Source: IMDBAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Happy Birthday to Eva Marie Saint! She turned 101 years old on July 4th, 2025. In this episode, you can learn all about her incredible life and career. She is an inspiration to us all!PATREON: patreon.com/starsofthegoldenagepodcastEpisode Sources: A book titled Eva Marie Saint, A Biography by Jane Bryan; an interview from the 2013 TCM Film Festival with Robert Osborne; an interview from the Santa Barbara Independent from January 1st, 2010; Wikipedia; IMDBImage Source: IMDBAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
MARY ASTOR (Part 2:) SENSORY-SENSITIVE (no background/transition music)Part two of Mary Astor's story. The dramatic trial that rocked Hollywood and threatened to destroy the lives of many high profile celebrities. What happened, and the effect it had on the lives involved. And Mary's life AFTER the scandal.PATREON: patreon.com/starsofthegoldenagepodcastEpisode Sources: A book The Purple Diaries: Mary Astor and the Most Sensational Hollywood Scandal of the 1930s by Joseph Egan; The Mary Astor Collection at themaryastorcollection.com; and of course, IMDBImage Source: IMDBAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
MARY ASTOR (Part 2:)Part two of Mary Astor's story. The dramatic trial that rocked Hollywood and threatened to destroy the lives of many high profile celebrities. What happened, and the effect it had on the lives involved. And Mary's life AFTER the scandal.PATREON: patreon.com/starsofthegoldenagepodcastEpisode Sources: A book The Purple Diaries: Mary Astor and the Most Sensational Hollywood Scandal of the 1930s by Joseph Egan; The Mary Astor Collection at themaryastorcollection.com; and of course, IMDBImage Source: IMDBAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
MARY ASTOR (Sensory-Sensitive) PART ONE:A popular silent film actress who survived the transition into talkies... only to be thrown into one of the most salacious scandals of 1930s Hollywood. Here about her early life and career, and the events that led up to the public scandal.PATREON: patreon.com/starsofthegoldenagepodcastEpisode Sources: A book titled The Purple Diaries: Mary Astor and the Most Sensational Hollywood Scandal of the 1930s by Joseph Egan; IMDBImage Source: IMDBAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy