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Mary Pickford Biography
Short biography of the actress once known as America's Sweetheart. Along with Charlie Chaplin and Douglas Fairbanks, Pickford was a co-founder of United Artists Studio.
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The Talmadge Sisters
Long before the Fondas, the Baldwins and the Redgraves, Hollywood was ruled by the Talmadge family empire.
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Famous Hollywood Families
What is it about certain families that make them exceptional? Whether by genes or nepotism, many famous Hollywood names got their "in" through their famous relatives.
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Louise Brooks
Short biography of the 1920s actress known for her captivating beauty, style and intelligence.
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Clara Bow
Clara Bow, Hollywood's "It" girl, personified the roaring twenties with her sexy flapper image.
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The Divas of Sunset Boulevard
A brief introduction to some of Broadway's biggest stars who have played Norma Desmond in Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Sunset Boulevard".
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DVD Review: Forbidden Hwd., Vol. 3's Best Films
Turner Classic Movies' Forbidden Hollywood, Vol. 3 is devoted to early sound films of William Wellman -- and the final three of six features are the cream of the box set.
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Dorothy Gish Biography
Silent film star Dorothy Gish proved her versatility and talent as she built a career as a comedic actress on stage, film and television.
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Lillian Gish Biography
Lillian Gish was one of the most popular and talented silent film stars in Hollywood.
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San Francisco
It's the 100th anniversary of The Great San Francisco Earthquake - and the 70th anniversary of the film about it.
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Yayoi Hirano
Solo female mime artists are rare. Yayoi Hirano, now living in Vancouver, BC, is one of the finest mimes and mask makers that Japan has produced.
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Dracula - 1931
Dracula rises from the dead - to appear on DVD
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Santa Barbara Sideways
Santa Barbara's history with film is as fertile as its land. It's infectious. Film lovers world-wide find their way to this sleepy coastal paradise.
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The CWA Ellis Peters Historical Award 2008
The shortlist for the CWA Ellis Peters Historical Award 2008 features six thrilling historical mysteries.
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The Fairmont Peace Hotel in Shanghai
The Fairmont Peace, known as the Cathay Hotel in the 30s, was known for its luxury and service. Its star faded with the coming of WWII. There are plans to restore it.
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Unique Halloween Costume Ideas
A list of unique Halloween costumes for couples, weird adult costumes, unexpected movie character outfits for teens & group Halloween costume ideas.
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What's so great about Musical Theatre?
What is it that makes the musical popular? What does the musical have to offer the audience? Find out more about this genre and decide for yourself.
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Branded By Scandal
Hollywood's first scandal: the death of silent film star Olive Thomas
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Even a man who is pure at heart...
Continuing our look at the classic monster series from Universal Studios, we examine the first two WOLF MAN films.
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Famous People Of The Great War
They were not famous at the time, but history would remember these writers, actors, politicans and popes more for what they would accomplish later than for the war.
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Gloria Swanson: The Original Glamour Girl
Gloria Swanson did it all, and she did it first. Long before Dietrich, Garbo and Hepburn, Gloria Swanson took the steps to become a legend while the rest were dreaming of doing the same.
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Harry Morgan Biography
Biography of Harry Morgan, prolific television actor and star of "M*A*S*H" and "Dragnet"
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Sherlock Holmes on Film
Sherlock Holmes is probably the most famous fictional detective of all time. Indeed, it could even be argued he is the best known fictional creation of all time.
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Singin' in the Rain - Classic Film - 1952
The making of Hollywood's greatest musical was riddled with problems, illness, personalities and tears, some surprising and some inspiring.
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Valentino's Lady In Black
The story of Rudolph Valentino and his Lady in Black.
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Mike Doughty Live in Vancouver at St James Hall
Singer-songwriter Mike Doughty's live shows are honest, uncomplicated and full of life. Makes a change from the years with his former band, Soul Coughing.
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The Birth of LIFE
One of the most famous magazines in American history began publication in November, 1936. Here is a look at the first issue of <i>LIFE.</i>
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Hedy Lamarr, Not Just Another Pretty Face
Lamarr's shared patent with George Antheil for spread spectrum communications technology was the forerunner of wireless communication, yet 20 years ahead of its time.
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