Rogues & Vagabonds

theatre, film & tv past and present 2001-2008 & 2013…

Stars of Vaudeville #1037: Charles Chaplin, Sr. | Travalanche

Born on this date in 1863: Charles Chaplin the Elder: the father of his better-known namesake, comedian and movie star Charlie Chaplin. It’s not as well known today that in … Continue reading

03/18/2017 · 2 Comments

Passing Memories of Old Hollywood

Originally posted on The English Professor at Large:
A friend mentioned the dearth of gossip columnists today, and brought up the name of Hedda Hopper. She was one of the…

01/15/2015 · Leave a comment

OH, MY PAPA

Originally posted on The English Professor at Large:
Wirey, witty, good-natured, optimistic, jaunty….these words describe my father, Perry Charles. I can see him now, a deep tan emphasizing his intelligent…

12/13/2014 · Leave a comment