Hollywood Forever Podcast

29/05/2023

On this Memorial Day, we remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. We owe an immeasurable debt of gratitude to those who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedoms and defend our nation. Let us never forget their courage, sacrifice, and selflessness. As we gather with our families and loved ones to celebrate the unofficial start of summer, let us take a moment to reflect on the true meaning of this day and honor the fallen.

21/05/2023

🎉 Just Released! 🎧🌟

🔥 The wait is over! The Hollywood Forever Podcast proudly presents the highly anticipated episode dedicated to the legendary Gordon Lightfoot! 🎸🎶

🎵 Immerse yourself in the captivating melodies and heartfelt lyrics as we take you on a musical journey through his iconic career. This episode features a carefully curated playlist of 10 songs that provide a detailed overview of Gordon Lightfoot's timeless legacy. 🎧✨

📲 Tune in now on Spotify and let the enchanting tunes of Gordon Lightfoot fill your day with joy and inspiration! 🎵🎉

🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/29RyWyGLp1O5MI7fMS7uT7

20/05/2023

🎶 Coming Soon! 🎧

📢 We are thrilled to announce that an exciting new episode is on its way to The Hollywood Forever Podcast! 🎸🌟

🎵 Get ready for a musical journey like no other as we dive into the extraordinary world of Gordon Lightfoot. This episode features a handpicked playlist of 10 timeless songs, carefully curated to provide a comprehensive overview of his legendary career. 🎶

🔔 Stay tuned for the premiere of this highly anticipated episode, exclusively for Spotify Subscribers! 🎧✨

18/05/2023

One of the many delights of Are Parents People? (1925) is the debonaire performance of Adolphe Menjou. Born in Pittsburgh in 1890, Menjou came to the movies in 1915, performing extra and bit work for several pioneer studios, including Edison, Biograph and Vitagraph. In 1921, he first achieved popular and critical recognition for his performance in Through the Back Door (1921) with Mary Pickford. More great roles followed in The Three Musketeers (1921), The Sheik (1921), and Charles Chaplin’s A Woman of Paris (1923). https://buff.ly/41RzoVS

In the sound era, he achieved a Best Actor nomination in 1931 for The Front Page, followed by excellent performances in A Farewell to Arms (1932), A Star is Born (1937) and many more. He played the slick lawyer Billy Flynn opposite Ginger Rogers in Roxie Hart (1942), which decades later became the basis of the musical Chicago. His last film appearance was in Walt Disney’s Pollyanna in 1960. He passed away in 1963 at the age of 73.

Don’t miss this chance to see suave Adolphe Menjou in his prime, in the delightful Are Parents People, with Betty Bronson and Florence Vidor and Adolph Menjou. Coming to the Woman's Club of Hollywood this weekend, Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. With live music by Cliff Retallick. https://buff.ly/41RzoVS

Woman's Club of Hollywood Cliff Retallick Karie Bible Tom Sims

15/05/2023

Exciting news from The Hollywood Forever Podcast! Season 2 is underway, and we're thrilled to share our progress. We've finished writing the first two episodes and are working on an amazing trailer. Get ready for deep dives into relevant . To stay informed and be the first to know about our launch, subscribe to our show at:

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Get ready for a thrilling journey through the golden era of Hollywood with the Hollywood Forever Podcast! Join us as we delve into the fascinating stories behind the most iconic films and actors of all time. With behind-the-scenes interviews and a semi-dramatic, comedic twist, we'll take you on a ca...

14/05/2023

Happy Mother's Day to all the amazing moms out there!

If we have to pick our favorite Mom from Hollywood, our pick is going to be Ma Powers from the 1931 film "Public Enemy" The role was played by Beryl Mercer, a British actress who appeared in over 70 films during the 1920s and 1930s. She was also a devoted mother. Despite her successful career in Hollywood, Mercer always made sure to prioritize her family, and even took time off from acting to care for her children. She was a true inspiration both on and off the screen. Here's to all the incredible moms who continue to inspire us every day!

05/05/2023

The Hollywood Forever Podcast would like to wish everyone a happy and safe Cinco de mayo!

Dolores del Río was one of the first Mexican-born actresses to achieve international stardom in Hollywood during the silent film era. She appeared in more than 50 films, including the silent films "What Price Glory?" (1926) and "Ramona" (1928), and the sound films "Bird of Paradise" (1932) and "Flor Silvestre" (1943). Del Río was also known for her beauty, talent, and versatility, and she helped pave the way for future generations of Latino actors and actresses. However, it's important to note that there were other Mexican actors who had achieved some level of success in Hollywood prior to del Río, such as Ramón Novarro and Lupe Vélez.

02/05/2023

We are sad to hear about the passing of Canadian and Folk music icon, Gordon Lightfoot leaving us.

Providing a quote from CNN’s article.

“Lightfoot found success on the US pop charts in 1970 with the song “If You Could Read My Mind.” That track also earned the artist his second of four Grammy nominations, that one for best male pop vocal performance.

His 1976 ballad about the sinking of a Great Lakes cargo ship, “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald,” reached No. 2 on the Billboard charts. Other hits included “Carefree Highway.””

Gordon Lightfoot, the Canadian singer-songwriter whose enduring folk hits included "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" and "Sundown," died Monday, his spokesperson told CNN. He was 84.

01/05/2023

William Desmond Taylor was a popular Irish-American actor and film director in the early 1900s. He directed more than 50 silent films and acted in over 20. He was known for his work in the film industry, particularly in the silent film era, and was well-respected among his peers. However, he is best known for his unsolved murder in 1922, which remains one of Hollywood's most notorious unsolved mysteries.

Mr. Taylor is the subject of our first episode of Season 2 of the Hollywood Forever Podcast. Listen to the latest episode to find the full story!

28/04/2023

Margaret Gibson was a Canadian-born actress who gained popularity in silent films during the early 20th century. She was best known for her roles in Western films and was considered one of the most beautiful actresses of her time. However, her career was marred by scandal and tragedy when she became involved in the murder of her lover, director William Desmond Taylor. Despite being acquitted of any involvement in the murder, her career never fully recovered and she eventually retired from acting.

Margaret and and the full story will be covered on one of our upcoming episodes.

27/04/2023

Time for the answer to the earlier post!

The question was: What year was the movie "Casablanca" released?

"Casablanca" is a classic romantic drama film released in 1942, starring Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, and Paul Henreid. It is set in the Moroccan city of Casablanca during World War II and tells the story of a nightclub owner, Rick Blaine, who rekindles a romance with his former lover, Ilsa Lund, while helping her and her husband, a resistance leader, escape to America.

Upon its release, "Casablanca" received critical acclaim and became an instant hit with audiences, who praised its performances, script, and direction. It won three Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Screenplay, and has since become regarded as one of the greatest films ever made. Its famous quotes, such as "Here's looking at you, kid," and "We'll always have Paris," have become a part of popular culture. Even today, "Casablanca" continues to be loved and admired by audiences worldwide for its timeless story of love, sacrifice, and heroism in the midst of war.

27/04/2023

Time for some ! No cheating!

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26/04/2023

Mabel Normand was an American silent film actress, screenwriter, producer, and director who was one of the most popular stars of the Keystone Studios. She began her career as a model and was discovered by director Mack Sennett, who cast her in his short films. Normand quickly became a sensation and was known for her comedic timing, improvisation skills, and fearless stunts.

Normand went on to star in over 200 short films and several feature films, including "Tillie's Punctured Romance" and "Mickey". She also worked behind the scenes as a writer, producer, and director, and was instrumental in developing the careers of other Hollywood legends like Charlie Chaplin and Gloria Swanson.

Despite her success, Normand's career was plagued by personal and professional setbacks, including a highly-publicized scandal involving the murder of her lover, director William Desmond Taylor. However, she continued to work in the film industry until her death in 1930 at the age of 37. Today, Normand is remembered as one of the pioneering women of early Hollywood and a true trailblazer in the film industry.

25/04/2023

We are sad to hear that music icon Harry Belafonte has passed away. The Hollywood Forever Podcast thanks Harry for his music and talents.

Harry Belafonte was a Jamaican-American singer, actor, and activist. He was best known for popularizing Jamaican mento folk songs and bringing them to an international audience in the 1950s. His breakthrough album Calypso (1956) was the first million-selling LP by a single artist. Belafonte recorded and performed in many genres and starred in several films. He was also an advocate for political and humanitarian causes, such as the Anti-Apartheid Movement and USA for Africa. Some of his remembered songs include "The Banana Boat Song", "Jamaica Farewell", and "Mary's Boy Child".

24/04/2023

Mary Miles Minter was a talented actress who rose to fame during the silent film era. Born in 1902 in Shreveport, Louisiana, she began her career as a child actress and quickly became one of the most popular stars of the day. With her cherubic face and innocent demeanor, Minter captured the hearts of audiences around the world.

However, Minter's career came to an abrupt end in the early 1920s when she became embroiled in a scandal surrounding the murder of director William Desmond Taylor. Taylor was found shot to death in his home in 1922, and Minter was one of the last people to see him alive. She was also rumored to be his lover, and many believed that she was somehow involved in his death.

The scandal destroyed Minter's career and reputation. Though she was never formally charged with any crime, the accusations and negative publicity were enough to drive her out of Hollywood. She attempted to make a comeback in the 1930s, but her efforts were largely unsuccessful. She eventually retired from acting and lived out the rest of her life in relative obscurity.

Mary Miles Minter's story is a tragic one, but it's also a fascinating glimpse into the darker side of Hollywood history. Despite the scandal that overshadowed her career, Minter remains a beloved figure among fans of silent film.

If you're interested in learning more about Mary Miles Minter and her involvement in the William Desmond Taylor case, be sure to subscribe to our Podcast "The Hollywood Forever Podcast"! Our new episode delves deep into her story, exploring the highs and lows of her career and the mystery surrounding Taylor's death.

23/04/2023

Relaxing on a Sunday afternoon, watching one of my favorite films, Casino. What’s your favorite scene?

22/04/2023

Exciting news everyone! The Hollywood Forever Podcast is back and better than ever! After almost a year of hiatus, we are thrilled to announce that we have been picked up for a season 2. Even better, we have a new home for our podcast on Spotify.

If you haven't heard our podcast before, we explore the dark and twisted side of Hollywood's history. Our previous episodes have covered topics like unsolved murders, scandals, and mysterious deaths of some of Hollywood's biggest stars. We have had amazing guests, interesting discussions, and we can't wait to bring more of that to you in season 2.

If you're a fan of true crime, Hollywood history, or just love a good story, make sure to subscribe to our podcast and listen to some of our older episodes. We have some great content waiting for you!

Our first episode of season 2 is going to be a thrilling "who done it" style episode, so make sure to tune in when it drops in May. We are currently writing and getting everything together to make it as exciting as possible.

So what are you waiting for? Click on the link to subscribe to our show on Spotify and never miss an episode of the Hollywood Forever Podcast again. Also, feel free to share with your friends and family who might enjoy the show. We can't wait to have you all join us on this journey. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehollywoodforeverpod

Get ready for a thrilling journey through the golden era of Hollywood with the Hollywood Forever Podcast! Join us as we delve into the fascinating stories behind the most iconic films and actors of all time. With behind-the-scenes interviews and a semi-dramatic, comedic twist, we'll take you on a ca...

22/04/2023

The Hollywood Forever Podcast would like to wish everyone a Happy Earth Day! To help get everyone in the mood, here is a cool fact!

Charlie Chaplin was an early advocate for environmentalism. He purchased a large tract of land in the Santa Monica Mountains and used it as a nature preserve. The area, which is now known as the Chaplin Nature Center, is home to several species of native plants and animals and is a popular hiking destination.

20/04/2023

Dear beloved Hollywood Forever Podcast fans,

I hope this message finds you well. I want to take a moment to apologize for the long hiatus we've taken from our podcast. We know that we left you hanging, and for that, we are truly sorry.

We want to express our gratitude for your unwavering support and loyalty to our podcast. Your encouragement and presence are what keep us motivated, and we appreciate each and every one of you more than words can express.

As a one-man show, I became overwhelmed with the workload and had to put the podcast on hold. However, during this hiatus, I've had time to reflect, learn, and improve. I am grateful for this experience as it has taught me valuable lessons on balancing my workload and better managing my time.

I am excited to announce that we are back in the studio and working hard to bring you new and exciting content. To refresh your memories and to prepare for the upcoming season, we will be releasing our best previous episodes every two weeks. We promise to keep you informed every step of the way.

While we don't have a specific date for the launch yet, we promise to keep you updated. We are committed to maintaining open communication with our audience and will not leave you hanging again without notice.

Thank you for being a part of our community and for sharing our love of classic Hollywood. We can't wait to share our new episodes with you, and we hope you enjoy the upcoming releases.

12/02/2022

This place seems to need some more content. Anyone interested in some more cool facts about Classic Movies?

Comment what movie or actor you would like more info about or even just discussed. Looking for new ideas and what better place then to reach out to the group.