He was one of the first comedy movie stars, as one half of duo Laurel and Hardy, with British comedian Stan Laurel, he became famous worldwide with the pair’s movies that begun in the era of silent films. To remember this great comedian born 133 years ago today, entertain yourself with five feature films from Laurel and Hardy.
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Throughout Tolkien’s 81 years, who was born on this day in 1892, the author would create some of the most iconic stories in popular culture, which are still celebrated and highly respected by millions around the world today. The English author is considered the father of modern fantasy, his imagination would create many lands and beloved characters which generated an empire with many of his books including “The Hobbit” and “The Lord of the Rings”
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One of America’s most prolific film composers, Harry Warren, born on this day in 1893, wrote over 800 songs between 1918 and 1981, publishing over 500 of them. Among the well-known Warren songs, are included “I Only Have Eyes for You,” “You Must Have Been a Beautiful Baby, “”Jeepers Creepers, ” “The Gold Diggers’ Song (We’re in the Money),” “That’s Amore,” “The More I See You,” “At Last” and “Chattanooga Choo Choo”
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The Austrian born Fritz Lang directed some of the most memorable masterpieces of Cinema’s early days including “Metropolis” and “M”
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Nadir Afonso was one of the most influential geometric abstractionist painters, he was born on this day in 1920, look at some of his work
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The actor was one of the first profitable and highly marketed child stars in film history, appearing as the iconic homeless child in the Charlie Chaplin’s classic “The Kid” and as an adult in “The Addams Family” 1960’s TV series
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Just 11 days before Halloween is the birth of charismatic Hungarian actor, Bela Lugosi, the most iconic of all Dracula’s. We remember Bela on his anniversary
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As Gloria Swanson famously said in “Sunset Boulevard”, “I am ready for my close up, Mr. DeMille.” The legendary director and producer was born in 1881 and was the top man in Hollywood from the dawn of cinema until his death in 1959
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To talk about Pop Culture, Jazz and overall music in the 20th century and not mentioning Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong, would be ignoring history. Born on this day in 1901, Armstrong crossed over race and classes in a highly segregated period of the United States due to his talent as a trumpeter, composer, vocalist, occasional actor and also his charisma and achieved worldwide fame, performing as a household name in legendary stages all over the world throughout his influential career
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Emil Jannings, who played memorable roles in “Faust” and “The Blue Angel” was the first actor ever to receive the award and remains also the only German actor to be awarded an Oscar for Best Actor to this day, but his political ties and ideology put an end to his popularity
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Along with Joseph Barbera, William Hanna transformed the landscape of animated entertainment, shifting the medium from theatrical shorts to television series that captivated audiences of all ages
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One of Blackmer’s most memorable performances came later in his career when he played Roman Castevet in Roman Polanski’s “Rosemary’s Baby”
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Born Lazar Meir in the Russian Empire, as the head of MGM, Mayer was instrumental in creating the star system and producing some of the most enduring films of all time despite controversies over his management style and personal conduct
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Cocteau’s career spanned various forms of art, including literature, theater, film, and visual arts known for a surreal and poetic quality
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Charles Laughton’s early discreet film career took him to Broadway and then Hollywood where since the 1930’s he starred in several of Hollywood’s Golden Age classics
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The British actress was among the last surviving movie stars of the “Hollywood’s Golden Age” when she passed at age 104 in 2020.She starred in movies such as “The Adventures of Robin Hood” and “Gone with the Wind”
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The iconic comedy duo Laurel and Hardy’s films remain classics, celebrated for their wit, charm, and the enduring appeal of their partnership. Stan Laurel was born on this day in 1890
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In 1940, she made history by winning the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, becoming the first African American to receive an Oscar for her role in “Gone with the Wind”
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Known for his exuberant screen presence, innovative stunts, and pioneering spirit, he helped shape the action-adventure genre during the golden age of silent cinema for years to come
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Rudolph Valentino was Hollywood’s first Pop icon, a prototype for dozens of actors to come reflected in the way he managed his stylish image and career. We look back at his amazing and influential career during the 1920’s Hollywood
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Olivia de Havilland first came to prominence in 1935 as a screen couple with Errol Flynn in adventure films including “The Adventures of Robin Hood” and also starred on the 1939 cult classic “Gone with the Wind”. Today she turns 104
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