Born Helen Rulfs in Beaumont, Texas, this biography traces Helen Vinson’s life and career through Houston to New York, Hollywood, and beyond. Born to money, Vinson excelled at playing icy socialites in the movies. Married three times including her 1930s union with Wimbledon champ Fred Perry.
Pershing’s Crusaders (1918), Collection of Images and Ephemera
A glance at Pershing’s Crusaders (1918) through clippings, advertisements, a review excerpt, and an old movie card image of Blackjack Pershing himself.
Brief Excerpt: King Vidor on Phonovision —
“Phonovision is a process by which a motion picture is released to your television screen not at the expense of a sponsor, but …”
Arthur Hohl – Broadway to Hollywood, Double-Dealers All the Way
A biography of character actor Arthur Hohl, whose Broadway stardom typed him as cowardly villains and humorless prosecutors throughout Hollywood’s Golden Age.
Clipping: Fay Bainter 1918 Illustration
Matronly character actor Fay Bainter as a youthful Broadway beauty of the 1910s …
Flash Review: Music Is Magic (1935) Starring Alice Faye, Bebe Daniels
A brief review of 1935 Fox Films musical-comedy Music Is Magic starring Alice Faye. Bebe Daniels, billed in a supporting role, steals this one. Also features Mitchell and Durant.
Brief Excerpt: King Vidor on Street Scene —
“Why not look upon the front of the old tenement as the fly looks at the man’s face? Let the camera be the fly …”
Clipping: Wallace Beery “Closeup and Comedy”
Wallace Beery 1936 “Closeup and Comedy” newspaper clipping …
Ralf Harolde, Expert Portrayer of Lowlifes and Junkies
Appraisal of Ralf Harolde’s talents as ultimate pre-Code lowlife with biographical bits assembled where possible. Busy character actor of the 1930s-40s, who made his mark in films such as Night Nurse, Safe in Hell, and Picture Snatcher.
“My Favorite Classic Movie” Blogathon: Employees’ Entrance (1933)
Celebrating Warren William in Employees’ Entrance (1933) for the “My Favorite Classic Movie” blogathon on “National Classic Movie Day,” May 16, 2015.
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