Today is the 130th birthday of Charlie Chaplin. His comedic timing and on-screen brilliance are often imitated, but never have they been completely duplicated. Watch any of his
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Modern Times – Required Viewing
On this date in 1936, Charlie Chaplin’s film Modern Times opened in New York City. It was the last film in which his beloved and
Happy 110th Birthday Lupe Vélez
Today is the 110th birthday of the actress Lupe Vélez. Her life story is the sort that is couldn’t be made up. The world is a better
Happy 110th Birthday Milton Berle
Today is the 110th birthday of the comedian Milton Berle. The world is a better place because he was in it and still feels the
Happy 104th Birthday Tyrone Power
Today is the 104th birthday of the actor Tyrone Power. Witness for the Prosecution and The Razor’s Edge are my favorite films of his. The world
Happy 92nd Birthday Harper Lee
Today is the 92nd birthday of the author Harper Lee. She is an essential part of the American experience through her book To Kill A
