Today is the 121st birthday of silent movie idol Ramon Novarro. I first discovered him back in the early 90s through an article in Architectural
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Happy 120th Birthday Ramón Novarro
Today is the 120th birthday of silent movie idol Ramon Novarro. I first discovered him back in the early 90s through an article in Architectural Digest
Happy 134th Birthday Louis B. Mayer
Today is the 134th birthday of the first movie mogul, Louis B. Mayer. The world is a better place because he was in it and
Happy 151st Birthday Frank Lloyd Wright
Today is the 151st birthday of the architect Frank Lloyd Wright. He was my first introduction to the concept that buildings and interiors can be
Happy 139th Birthday Alla Nazminova
Today is the 139th birthday of the silent film star Alla Nazminova. Her life story has the sort of arc that could only be believed
A Song A Day in May: 80s Nuclear War Anxiety
The Music I listened to and loved in the 80s had an influence on me, it’s undeniable. Along with the books I read, the television
Happy 115th Birthday Bob Hope
Today is the 115th birthday of an entertainer whose list of honors is almost as long as his list of films: Bob Hope. In his one
Happy 121st Birthday Frank Capra
Today is the 121st birthday of the man who directed unarguably some of the classic of classic films from the golden age of Hollywood: Frank
Happy 123rd Birthday Rudolph Valentino
Today is the 123rd birthday of silent film star Rudolph Valentino. His rise to stardom and untimely death is as incredible as it is tragic and
Happy 128th Birthday Marjorie Main
Today is the 128th birthday of the actress Marjorie Main. I honestly do not remember how I first saw the Ma and Pa Kettle movies,
Happy 119th Birthday Ramón Novarro
Today is the 119th birthday of silent movie idol Ramon Novarro. I first discovered him back in the early 90s through an article in Architectural Digest
Happy 104th Birthday Hedy Lamarr
Today is the 104th birthday of achingly beautiful actress, brilliant scientist, author and compulsive shoplifter Hedy Lamarr. She was married six times and slept with Hitler
