When Hollywood heartthrob Clark Gable was cast in the lead role of Rhett Butler in the 1939 epic film, Gone with the Wind, he saw a familiar face on the set. Just a few years earlier, in 1935, Gable appeared in the film China Seas alongside African American actress Hattie McDaniel and was pleased to…
Month: February 2023
Errol Flynn: The King of Swashbuckler Films
During the Golden Age of Hollywood, nobody wielded a stage-prop sword like Errol Flynn. The Australian-born actor, who in his youth was a world traveler, athlete, adventurer, and sailor, was often cast in romantic swashbuckler films that showcased his bravado, swordsmanship, and his muscular, tight-clad legs. Think Errol Flynn’s only swashbuckler movie was the 1938…
“The Wolf Man”: Hollywood’s Early Werewolf Era
The 1941 film, The Wolf Man is a beloved classic of the Golden Age of Hollywood. It is a classic horror film that has spawned countless adaptations and remakes and set the stage for the soon-to-be mainstream horror movie genre. But why is the film so significant? In this blog post, we’ll explore why The…
Grace Kelly: A Real-Life Golden Age Fairytale Romance
The beautiful and poised actress Grace Kelly lived a fairytale life with an enviable movie career during the Golden Age of Hollywood that led her to meet her prince charming, have a storybook wedding, and become a real-life princess. Thanks to a trip to the 1955 Cannes Film Festival and a fellow Hollywood actress’s matchmaking…
Hollywood Girl Fights: Celebrity Rivalries
In Tinseltown filled with beautiful women with stellar egos, there was bound to be jealousy and infighting. During the Golden Age of Hollywood, there were plenty of love triangles, professional rivalries, and petty jealousies that became fodder for newspapers and tabloids. Here are a few of the most notable Hollywood girl fights. Jayne Mansfield and…