Despite the devastating impact of the Great Depression (1929-late 1930s) alongside the other global and political crises, the 1930s had witnessed the emergence of several pivotal cultural trends.It was during this period that people had somewhat created an escape from the hardships and anxiety going on about. According to historians, the literature, … Read more
Early Life Marlon Brando Jr. was born in Omaha, Nebraska, on April 3, 1924. He was the youngest among the three offspring of Marlon Brando and Dorothy Pennebaker, who were both a Christian Scientist. Brando has two older sisters, namely Jocelyn and Frances Brando. Her father was a manufacturer of chemical and … Read more
Early Life James David Graham Niven was the youngest among the children of William Edward Graham Niven and Henrietta Julia Niven. He was born on March 1, 1909, in Belgrave Mansions, London. Niven was the youngest among his siblings, namely, Margaret Joyce, Henry Dagacher, and Grizel Rosemary. His mother, Henrietta, was from … Read more
Early Life William Clark Gable was born in Cadiz, Ohio, on February 1, 1901. He was the son of an oil-well driller, William Henry Gable, and Adeline Hershelman. Gable’s mother died when he was ten months old. In 1903, his father married a woman named Jennie Dunlap. At the age of thirteen, … Read more
Early Life Charles Laughton was born on Scarborough, Yorkshire on July 1, 1899. He was the son of Yorkshire hotel keepers, namely Eliza and Robert Laughton. In his childhood, Laughton was sent to a local boys’ school, Scarborough School. However, after a short period of studying in Scarborough, Laughton was then sent … Read more
Early Life Sofia Villani Scicolone, also known as Sophia Loren, was born on September 20, 1934, in Rome, Italy. Sofia was the first-born among the two daughters of Riccardo Scicolone and Romilda Villani. Her father, a construction engineer, and her mother, who was a piano teacher, were not married. Because of this, … Read more
On Sunday, September 15, 2013, The Wizard of Oz premiered for the first time ever in IMAX 3D at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. It was a star-studded event as celebrities came to celebrate this iconic film’s 75th Anniversary. Special highlights included the appearance of Ruth Duccini, one of the two … Read more
What is it that has kept audiences so devoted to The Wizard of Oz, which seems to grow in popularity year after year? With all the viewing choices available these days, why is this iconic Hollywood film still one of the most popular movies of all time? Perhaps it’s because the technology, absolutely revolutionary … Read more
The early 200s are filled with embarrassing moments, questionable fashion choices, and even less-than-quality TV shows. From wearing a skirt over your jeans to listening to teen angst-filled songs by Avril Lavigne to watching The Simple Life, growing up at the turn of the 21st century is a gift anyone should treasure. … Read more
Pre-Code Hollywood is a term that refers to an era of films since sound was introduced in movies in 1927 to the mandatory enforcement of the Motion Picture Production Code. Even if the movies back in that era were being censored, it was not as severely censored like the films that were … Read more