Today is Doris Duke’s 105th birthday. She was in the newspapers from the day she was born, her every move chronicled and scrutinized. Her art collection,
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Happy 93rd Birthday Lauren Bacall
Today is the 93rd birthday of the actress Lauren Bacall. If you have a chance, watch The Big Sleep, Dark Passage, Key Largo, How To
Happy 89th Birthday Andy Warhol
Today is the 89th birthday of Andy Warhol. Andy Warhol died my junior year of high school. Shortly after that, I became obsessed with him,
Happy 91st Birthday Tony Bennett
Today is the 91st birthday of the singer Tony Bennett. The longevity and reinvention and adaption of his career has introduced him to generations that
Happy 129th Birthday Raymond Chandler
Today is the 129th birthday of the writer Raymond Chandler. If you are a fan of film noir and/or crime dramas set in Los Angeles
Happy 110th Birthday Barbara Stanwyck
Today is the 110th birthday of Barbara Stanwyck. Born Ruby Stevens, reinvented herself into an internationally-known actress, and stayed in the public eye for 60
Happy 110th Birthday Rosalind Russell
Today is the 110th birthday of Rosalind Russell. Suggesting any one of her films to watch is in no way discounting any of the others.
Happy 121st Birthday Howard Hawks
Today is the 121st birthday of the film director Howard Hawks. He directed one of my very favorite films Bringing Up Baby as well as
Happy 122nd Birthday Rudolph Valentino
Today is the 122nd birthday of silent film star Rudolph Valentino. His rise to stardom and untimely death is as incredible as it is tragic and compelling.
Happy 111th Birthday Mary Astor
Today is the 111th birthday of the actress Mary Astor. Have you seen Red Dust, The Palm Beach Story, The Maltese Falcon, and Hush… Hush, Sweet
Happy 89th Birthday Carrie Donovan
Today is 89th birthday of the iconic fashion maven Carrie Donovan. I am a sucker for huge glasses, truth be told. You have got to OWN
Happy 117th Birthday Humphrey Bogart
Today is the 117th birthday of the actor Humphrey Bogart. The Maltese Falcon remains one of my all-time favorite films and To Have and To
