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This week on From Beneath The Hollywood Sign podcast, Steve and Nan take a deep dive into the short life and amazing career of actor LAIRD CREGAR. While he only made 16 films in a period of five years, he is unforgettable in films like I WAKE UP SCREAMING (1941) and THE LODGER (1944). But he had an achilles heal that turned tragic — find out what it was. Link to listen and subscribe in bio.
This week on From Beneath The Hollywood Sign podcast, Steve and Nan take a deep dive into the short life and amazing career of actor LAIRD CREGAR. While he only made 16 films in a period of five years, he is unforgettable in films like I WAKE UP SCREAMING (1941) and THE LODGER (1944). But he had an achilles heal that turned tragic -- find out what it was. Link to listen and subscribe in comments.
This week on FROM BENEATH THE HOLLYWOOD SIGN, Steve and Nan discuss the life and career of actress Marie McDonald. Her work in films, more than a few husbands and even a kidnapping? To say there were some twists and turns is an understatement. Link to listen and subscribe in comments.
On January 4, 1957, actress MARIE McDONALD's mother reported that she had been kidnapped from her home in Encino. In this week's episode of From Beneath The Hollywood Sign podcast, we'll take you behind the scenes of one of the most bizarre kidnappings in Hollywood history. With a crazy cast of characters and a twisty plot that could rival any Hollywood script, you won't believe how it all ends! Click link in comments to listen to this fascinating and unbelievable story. And don't forget to subscribe!
This week on From Beneath The Hollywood Sign podcast, Steve and Nan visit the world of "B" movies and the terrific leading men who frequented these films. These actors may look familiar, but they never quite reached the starry heights. Learn about their lives and careers. Here's a soundbite from the episode. Link to subscribe and listen to the full episode in comments.
Growing up, I loved "B" movies. These were movies usually shown on Saturday afternoons or late at night that were cheaper, a little grittier in subject matter, and often included westerns, film noirs, and adventure films like Tarzan or Maria Montez jungle pictures. These movies may not have starred Jimmy Stewart or Cary Grant, but they had their own fraternity of leaving men -- strong and studly -- who could beat the bad guy and win the lovely leading lady. This week on From Beneath The Hollywood Sign podcast, Nan McNamara Schnebly and I examine the lives and careers of several of these (perhaps) forgotten leading men. CLICK link in comments below to listen and subscribe.
Despite being limited in the type of roles available to her, THERESA HARRIS appeared in over 100 films and starred with every major star in Hollywood. Beautiful and talented, she fought for her career and left an indelible mark. This week on From Beneath The Hollywood Sign podcast, Steve and Nan celebrate the life and career of this extraordinary trailblazer. Below you can listen to a snippet of the episode. Click link in comments for the whole episode.
Remembering the lovely HELEN WALKER on her birthday. (July 17, 1920 - March 10, 1968)
And if you haven't listened yet, make sure you check out the podcast episode we did on her at From Beneath The Hollywood Sign. It's episode 19.
THERESA HARRIS was one of the most prolific actresses during the Golden Age of Hollywood. She appeared in over 100 films and shared the screen with every major star in Hollywood. She was beautiful, could sing and dance, and was a very talented actress. Unfortunately, the only roles available to her were those of the maid, cook, waitress, "native" girl, or pr******te. This was the sad fate of people of color back in the days of Old Hollywood. Listen to the latest episode of From Beneath The Hollywood Sign podcast and hear about this talented actress who deserved much better. CLICK link in comments to listen and subscribe.
With the weekend upon us, it's the perfect time to listen to this week's episode of From Beneath The Hollywood Sign podcast -- Steve Cubine and Nan McNamara discuss their favorite films from the 1930s. Learn what made their list! And let us know what's on YOUR list in the comments. Here's a soundbite from the episode. Link to listen, review, rate, and subscribe in comments.
This week's episode of From Beneath The Hollywood Sign is a fun one! Join us as Nan McNamara and I talk about some of our favorite films of the 1930s. And, believe it or not, we don't discuss some of the obvious films of the decade -- Gone With The Wind (1939), The Wizard of Oz (1939), Stagecoach (1939), or It Happened One Night (1934). What movies did we pick? Listen in and find out! CLICK in comments to listen, review, rate, and subscribe.
This week on From Beneath The Hollywood Sign Podcast, Nan and I celebrate the incomparable EVA MARIE SAINT in honor of her 100th Birthday on July 4th. This Academy Award winner has conquered stage, screen, and television. Listen to a snippet here. Check out the episode! Link to listen and subscribe in bio.
On July 4th, the exquisite actress EVA MARIE SAINT celebrates her 100th birthday! This week's episode of From Beneath The Hollywood Sign podcast is dedicated to the life and career of this exceptional actress. From Broadway to live TV to films, Saint was directed by giants, including Hitchcock, Kazan, Frankenheimer, and Preminger. Her leading men included Marlon Brando, Paul Newman, Bob Hope, Cary Grant, Richard Burton, and Warren Beatty, but her heart belonged completely to her husband of over 65 years, Jeffrey Hayden. Click the link in comments to listen and subscribe.
Being under contract to a major Hollywood movie studio back in the golden era sounds like a dream come true, but this week on From Beneath The Hollywood Sign podcast, Nan McNamara Schnebly and I take a look at the darker side of being controlled by a film studio and how several Hollywood stars fought back against these restrictive and unfair contracts and found freedom. CLICK link in comments to listen and subscribe.
This week on From Beneath The Hollywood Sign podcast, Steve and Nan discuss the history of the Hollywood contract system, how the studios controlled the artists for decades and how the artists finally fought back -- and won. Here's a soundbite from the episode. Link to listen and subscribe in comments.
R.I.P. - Donald Sutherland (1935-2024)
I still say to anyone who will listen: One of the biggest Oscar snubs in the history of the Academy Awards was Donald Sutherland not being Oscar-nominated for his shattering performance as Calvin Jarrett in "Ordinary People" (1980).
Actors WILLIAM EYTHE and LON McCALLISTER were in love. But the Hollywood studio heads insisted they hide their relationship. On this week's From Beneath The Hollywood Sign, Steve and Nan discuss their lives, careers and what happened when they were forced to deny their true selves. Here's a soundbite from the episode. CLICK in comment to Listen and Subscribe.
To celebrate Gay Pride Month, we have a very special episode at From Beneath The Hollywood Sign that explores the little-known love affair of actors WILLIAM EYTHE and LON McCALLISTER. Unwilling to play the game with 20th Century Fox head honcho DARRYL F. ZANUCK and deny their love, did they pay the ultimate price? CLICK in comment to Listen and Subscribe.
This week, in honor of Father's Day, Steve and Nan share their favorite BAD Daddys and GOOD Daddys of classic cinema. Listen to what films from the Golden Era made the cut and which Film Fathers are too good to touch! Here's a sound bit from the episode. Link to listen and Subscribe in comments.
There are so many iconic fathers in classic cinema -- Atticus Finch and Judge James Hardy pop to mind! As we celebrate all fathers this week, check out the latest episode of From Beneath The Hollywood Sign,, where Nan McNamara and I talk about some of our favorite movie-Dads. We talk about the good ones and the bad ones! CLICK link in comments to listen, rate, review, and subscribe!
This week on From Beneath The Hollywood Sign, Steve and Nan unveil their Star of the Month for June: The incomparable RUTH ROMAN. Able to play all kinds of roles, from high society women to edgy gun molls, her career spanned decades. AND she lived a full life, surviving the sinking of the SS Andrea Doria. Link to listen and subscribe in comments.
RUTH ROMAN may not be remembered much today, but she was a charismatic leading lady who was smart enough to embrace becoming a character actress as she got older. Because of this, she had an active career for five decades. Listen to our latest podcast episode on From Beneath The Hollywood Sign as we celebrate her life and career as our Star of the Month for June. CLICK link in comments to listen, like, review, and subscribe!
This week on From Beneath The Hollywood Sign Podcast, Steve and Nan honor America's heroes by discussing memorable war films from the Golden Era. Tune in to see what made the List! Link to listen and subscribe in comments.
From Beneath The Hollywood Sign podcast joins thewritershangoutpodcast for a lively discussion about the life and mysterious death of actress Thelma Todd (Episode 119). Found dead at just 29 years old, was it murder, su***de or something else? Now available. Listen here apple.co/3eWscnz or wherever you get your podcasts.
To honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our country's freedom, this week's episode of From Beneath The Hollywood Sign features some of Steve and Nan's favorite war films that show the courage, intelligence, and sacrifice of these heroes. CLICK link in comments to listen and subscribe.
You might remember that during the Golden Age of Hollywood, Clark Gable was called THE KING, but did you know he was SO big every studio in town tried to create their own version of him? This week on From Beneath The Hollywood Sign podcast, Steve and Nan talk about the studio’s look-alikes, also-rans and answers-to GABLE, GARBO, DIETRICH, GRACE KELLY and more. Here's a soundbite from the episode. Link to listen and subscribe in comments.👇
They say that imitation is the highest form of flattery. And Hollywood Studio bosses took that to heart. When an actor like CLARK GABLE, GRETA GARBO, or ROCK HUDSON emerged as a mega-star, every studio in town tried to capitalize and create their own version. Often, studios would groom an actor with similar looks and skills to be a “threat” to bigger stars who become difficult to work with, or get older and less appealing, or refuse to appear in assigned films. Most of the stars groomed as a threat to a bigger star usually faded into obscurity, but others learned to get out of the looming shadow of the big star and carved out a career of their own. So in this week's episode of From Beneath The Hollywood Sign, we pay tribute to the stars who got their start by being groomed to replace another star. CLICK link in comments to listen, like, and subscribe.
Classic cinema leading man RICHARD CARLSON is probably best known for several Sci-fi films he made in the 1950s -- most notably "The Creature from the Black Lagoon." But this versatile actor appeared in everything from college comedies to severe dramas to Westerns. He was also a writer and director who made an impact behind the camera. Read all about this long-forgotten star in the latest entry of my blog, From Beneath The Hollywood Sign.
The other night, I re-watched a favorite film noir of mine, The Amazing Mr. X (1948). It is about a young widow (LYNN BARI) and her sister (CATHY O'DONNELL) who are being scammed by a fake medium (TURHAN BEY). The widow'...
This week on From Beneath The Hollywood Sign podcast, Steve and Nan discuss the origins of two Classic Cinema logos and how they've evolved over the years: Leo, the Lion and the Torch Lady. Tune in and you'll learn some fascinating tidbits for that next cocktail party. 😀 Here's a soundbite from the episode. Link to listen and subscribe in comments.
Have you ever wondered what's the story behind the famous Hollywood Studio logos? In this week's episode of From Beneath The Hollywood Sign, we look into the history of two of the most iconic studio logos -- Columbia Pictures' "Torch Lady" and MGM's "Leo, the Lion." CLICK link in comments to listen. And don't forget to like, review, and subscribe!
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This week on FROM BENEATH THE HOLLYWOOD SIGN, Steve and Nan discuss the life and career of actress Marie McDonald. Her work in films, more than a few husbands and even a kidnapping? To say there were some twists and turns is an understatement. Link to listen and subscribe in comments. #oldhollywood #goldenageofhollywood #goldenera #TCM #classiccinema #classicmoviestars #oldmovies #oldhollywoodglamour #classicfilm
This week on From Beneath The Hollywood Sign podcast, Steve and Nan visit the world of "B" movies and the terrific leading men who frequented these films. These actors may look familiar, but they never quite reached the starry heights. Learn about their lives and careers. Here's a soundbite from the episode. Link to subscribe and listen to the full episode in comments. #oldhollywood #classicfilm #oldmovies #oldhollywoodglamour #tcm #classicmovies
Despite being limited in the type of roles available to her, THERESA HARRIS appeared in over 100 films and starred with every major star in Hollywood. Beautiful and talented, she fought for her career and left an indelible mark. This week on From Beneath The Hollywood Sign podcast, Steve and Nan celebrate the life and career of this extraordinary trailblazer. Below you can listen to a snippet of the episode. Click link in comments for the whole episode. #oldhollywood #oldmoviestars #oldmovies #VintageMovies #goldenera #ClassicCinema #ClassicMovies #classicfilms #TCM
With the weekend upon us, it's the perfect time to listen to this week's episode of From Beneath The Hollywood Sign podcast -- Steve Cubine and Nan McNamara discuss their favorite films from the 1930s. Learn what made their list! And let us know what's on YOUR list in the comments. Here's a soundbite from the episode. Link to listen, review, rate, and subscribe in comments. #oldhollywood #oldmoviestars #ClassicCinema #classicfilms #classicfilmstars #goldenera #tcm #VintageMovies #oldmovies #oldhollywoodglamour #1930s #tcm
This week on From Beneath The Hollywood Sign Podcast, Nan and I celebrate the incomparable EVA MARIE SAINT in honor of her 100th Birthday on July 4th. This Academy Award winner has conquered stage, screen, and television. Listen to a snippet here. Check out the episode! Link to listen and subscribe in bio. #EvaMarieSaint #oldhollywood #goldenage #TCM #oldmovies #hollywoodglamour #classicmovies #ClassicCinema #podcast #oldmoviestars #oldfilm
This week on From Beneath The Hollywood Sign podcast, Steve and Nan discuss the history of the Hollywood contract system, how the studios controlled the artists for decades and how the artists finally fought back -- and won. Here's a soundbite from the episode. Link to listen and subscribe in comments. #oldhollywood #classicfilm #oldmovies #oldhollywoodglamour #tcm #classicmovies #podcast #MGM
Actors WILLIAM EYTHE and LON McCALLISTER were in love. But the Hollywood studio heads insisted they hide their relationship. On this week's From Beneath The Hollywood Sign, Steve and Nan discuss their lives, careers and what happened when they were forced to deny their true selves. Here's a soundbite from the episode. CLICK in comment to Listen and Subscribe. #gaypride #gaypride2024 #oldHollywood #oldmovies #oldfilms #goldenera #classiccinema #classicfilms #classicmovies #oldhollywoodglamour #VintageMovies #vintagehollywood
This week, in honor of Father's Day, Steve and Nan share their favorite BAD Daddys and GOOD Daddys of classic cinema. Listen to what films from the Golden Era made the cut and which Film Fathers are too good to touch! Here's a sound bit from the episode. Link to listen and Subscribe in comments. #oldhollywood #classicfilm #oldmovies #oldhollywoodglamour #tcm #classicmovies
This week on From Beneath The Hollywood Sign, Steve and Nan unveil their Star of the Month for June: The incomparable RUTH ROMAN. Able to play all kinds of roles, from high society women to edgy gun molls, her career spanned decades. AND she lived a full life, surviving the sinking of the SS Andrea Doria. Link to listen and subscribe in comments. #oldhollywood #classicfilm #oldmovies #oldhollywoodglamour #tcm #classicmovies #Podcast #RuthRoman
This week on From Beneath The Hollywood Sign Podcast, Steve and Nan honor America's heroes by discussing memorable war films from the Golden Era. Tune in to see what made the List! Link to listen and subscribe in comments. #oldhollywood #classicfilm #oldmovies #oldhollywoodglamour #tcm #classicmovies
From Beneath The Hollywood Sign podcast joins thewritershangoutpodcast for a lively discussion about the life and mysterious death of actress Thelma Todd (Episode 119). Found dead at just 29 years old, was it murder, suicide or something else? Now available. Listen here apple.co/3eWscnz or wherever you get your podcasts. #oldhollywood #classicfilm #oldmovies #oldhollywoodglamour #tcm #classicmovies #podcast #ThelmaTodd
You might remember that during the Golden Age of Hollywood, Clark Gable was called THE KING, but did you know he was SO big every studio in town tried to create their own version of him? This week on From Beneath The Hollywood Sign podcast, Steve and Nan talk about the studio’s look-alikes, also-rans and answers-to GABLE, GARBO, DIETRICH, GRACE KELLY and more. Here's a soundbite from the episode. Link to listen and subscribe in comments.👇 #oldhollywood #classicfilm #oldmovies #oldhollywoodglamour #tcm #classicmovies #podcast
This week on From Beneath The Hollywood Sign podcast, Steve and Nan discuss the origins of two Classic Cinema logos and how they've evolved over the years: Leo, the Lion and the Torch Lady. Tune in and you'll learn some fascinating tidbits for that next cocktail party. 😀 Here's a soundbite from the episode. Link to listen and subscribe in comments. #oldhollywood #classicfilm #oldmovies #oldhollywoodglamour #tcm #classicmovies #podcast
This week on From Beneath The Hollywood Sign, Steve and Nan dive into the world of Mothers and Classic Cinema. Whether you like sweet Moms, courageous Moms or wicked Moms😏, we've got you covered on a list of films that are MUST SEES. Link to Listen and Subscribe in comments.👇 #classiccinema #goldenageofhollywood #TCM #oldhollywood #oldhollywoodglamour #classicfilm #classicmovies
This week, From Beneath The Hollywood Sign podcast discusses the life and career of actor ZACHARY SCOTT — our Star of the Month for May. Often typecast as the sexy cad, he seldom got to play the good guy. But when he did, as in what is perhaps one of his best roles in JEAN RENOIR's "The Southerner" (1945), you realize the versatility that he seldom had the opportunity to display. Learn all about his career that included over 40 films and dozens of television roles. Link to listen and subscribe in comments. # #oldhollywood #goldenageofhollywood #goldenera #TCM #classiccinema #classicmoviestars #femmefatale #oldmovies #oldhollywoodglamour #classicfilm
Most people remember the actress MARY ASTOR as playing virginal ingenues and good girls. But did you know she was involved in one of the most salacious scandals of the 1930s? Check out this week's episode of FROM From Beneath The Hollywood Sign podcast to find out the details about her Purple Diaries and the trial that made world-wide headlines. Link to Subscribe and Listen in comments. 👇 # #oldhollywood #goldenageofhollywood #goldenera #TCM #classiccinema #classicmoviestars #femmefatale #oldmovies #oldhollywoodglamour #classicfilm
The 15th Annual TCM Classic Film Festival begins tomorrow! Steve and Nan will be covering the fest for From Beneath The Hollywood Sign, so this week they give a preview of the high profile actors and directors attending, classic films being screened they’ve never seen, as well as classic films they could watch over and over. To kick it all off, here’s their tribute to the late, great Robert Osborne. Link to listen to full episode in comments. And you can watch the episode on YouTube! #TCMFF #TCM #TCMParty #RobertOsborne #oldhollywood #oldmovies #oldhollywoodglamour #classiccinema #classicmovies #classicfilm #goldenera
This week on From Beneath The Hollywood Sign podcast, we turn 30! 30 episodes, that is. 😀 Steve and Nan discuss the life and career of the talented actor ROBERT WALKER and the mystery surrounding his tragic death. Link to SUBCRIBE and LISTEN in comments. 👇 #oldhollywood #classicfilm #oldmovies #oldhollywoodglamour #tcm #classicmovies #podcast
From Beneath The Hollywood Sign podcast presents our April Star of the Month: JAN STERLING. Steve and Nan discuss her life and career and have a some fun along the way.😆 Here’s a little peek behind the podcast curtain! Link to subscribe and listen in comments. # #oldhollywood #goldenageofhollywood #goldenera #TCM #classiccinema #classicmoviestars #femmefatale #oldmovies #oldhollywoodglamour #classicfilm #podcast
Saturday, March 30 at 4 PM PDT, Steve and Nan join the L.A. Not So Confidential Podcast to discuss all things Old Hollywood with Forensic Psychologists Dr. Scott and Dr. Shiloh. Check out the LIVE broadcast on YouTube! Link to watch in comments. #oldhollywood #oldhollywoodglamour #classicfilm #oldmovies, #oldhollywoodglamour #TCM #classicmovies #podcast
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