January 16, 1908: Next Day on Your Dressing Room They Hung a Star – Wretched Richard’s Almanac
A few names are synonymous with the Broadway musical theater – Rodgers and Hammerstein, the Gershwins, Cole Porter and Irving Berlin, composers all. As an entertainer, one name looms large; … Continue reading
The Famous Actress Who Loved Playing A Rooster | Atlas Obscura
New York City, in the winter of 1910-11, two days before the box office opened, people began standing in line to buy tickets to Chantecler, a French play about a … Continue reading
Happy 120th Birthday Howard Hawks | Waldina
Today is the 120th birthday of the film director Howard Hawks. He directed one of my very favorite films Bringing Up Baby as well as His Girl Friday, The Big … Continue reading
Happy 129th Birthday Chico Marx | Waldina
Today is the 129th birthday of the oldest Marx Brother: Chico Marx. The world is a better place because he is in it and still feels the loss that he … Continue reading
Original Costume Sketches for a Production of Pinocchio, 1939 | The Unwritten Record
Broadway. December 23, 1938; the Ritz Theatre in Manhattan. This was opening night for Yasha Frank’s Pinocchio – a children’s play written and produced by Frank as part of the … Continue reading
Happy 90th Birthday Peter Sellers
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Today is the 90th birthday of the comedic actor Peter Sellers. You know him from the hilarious Pink Panther films and Dr. Strangelove, but if you…
Happy Birthday Jack Lemmon
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Today is Jack Lemmon’s 90th birthday. Throughout his career, he turned in consistently top notch performances and made his “every man” persona so desirable. Watch him with…
Happy Birthday Elaine Stritch
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Today is the 90th birthday of the phenomenal Elaine Stritch. Her career and life are inspirational in every way. The world is a better place because she…
The Thin Man – Not So Secret Obsession
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I adore The Thin Man films, their snappy dialogue delivered at break-neck speed, their sets and cinematography, their clothes, everything. It is the period in Hollywood…
Happy Birthday Marie Dressler
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This week is the 146th birthday of Marie Dressler, an amazing character actress. She is one of those actors that play the mother or the wealthy aunt…
Happy Birthday Greta Garbo
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Today is the 109th birthday of Greta Garbo. NAME: Greta Garbo OCCUPATION: Actress, Pin-up BIRTH DATE: September 18, 1905 DEATH DATE: April 15, 1990 EDUCATION: Royal…
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