When we think of the classic crooner Frank Sinatra, we can’t help but think of “My Way,” Ol’ Blue Eyes’ signature song. It is the perfect ‘wrap up’ song at the end of an event and the ultimate karaoke number. Chances are, you know all the words to the song, but what else do you…
What Were the Reasons for Hollywood Implementing the Hays Code?
During the early 1900s, Hollywood was rapidly becoming the center of the film industry. However, as the popularity of movies grew, so did the concerns of critics and religious groups about the morality of the films being produced. In response to this, the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America (MPPDA) implemented the Hays Code,…
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer’s Golden Hollywood History
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, or MGM, is one of the most successful film studios in history. Known for producing golden-era classics such as Gone with the Wind and The Wizard of Oz, MGM has left an indelible mark on Hollywood and was firmly established as one of the Big Five studios of the Golden Age of Hollywood. Let’s…
Pearl Bailey’s Groundbreaking Marriage
The 1950s were a time of great racial inequities and overt racial discrimination, but legendary jazz singer Pearl Bailey proved that love conquers all. In 1952, the African American Bailey married her third husband, Louie Bellman. It wasn’t the number of marriages that raised some eyebrows; it was the fact that Bailey’s new husband was…
Disney’s First Academy Award Winning Song
In recent years, it surprises no one when a song from a Disney animated feature film is awarded an Academy Award for Best Original Song. “Let It Go” from Frozen, “Colors of the Wind” from Pocahontas, “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” from The Lion King, “A Whole New World” from Aladdin, and “Remember Me”…