Katharine Hepburn
Birth: May 12, 1907 Connecticut, United States Death: June 29, 2003 Connecticut, United States Childhood Katharine Houghton Hepburn was born into an extraordinary family. Her father Thomas Hepburn was a urologist and helped establish the New England Social Hygiene Association which educated people about venereal disease. Her mother Katharine ‘Kit’ Houghton became the head of …
Deanna Durbin dies at the age of 91
Singer-actress Deanna Durbin, who was the highest paid actress of 1947, has died at the age of 91. Her son, Peter H. David, made the announcement in a newsletter to her fans, saying she died ‘a few days ago’.
Quote of the week
Comedy is much more difficult than tragedy – and a much better training, I think. It’s much easier to make people cry than to make them laugh – Vivien Leigh
Facts: Marilyn Monroe
Read facts you never knew about Marilyn Monroe: Although Marilyn was born as Norma Jeane, she legally changed her name to Marilyn Monroe in 1956. As a child, she was so shy and insecure that she developed a stutter. She still suffered from this as an adult, but learned to cover it up thanks to …
A Star is Born (1954)
Genre: Drama/Musical Description: Norman Maine (James Mason), an alcoholic film star whose career is in decline, gives the unknown actress Esther Blodgett (Judy Garland) a big career boost.
Quote of the week
Taking joy in living is a woman’s best cosmetic. – Rosalind Russell
My Fair Lady (1964)
Genre: Musical Description: It’s 1912 and London linguistic expert Henry Higgins (Rex Harrison) meets cockney flower girl Eliza Doolittle (Audrey Hepburn) and is appalled by her thick accent and bad manners.
Audrey Hepburn stars in commercial: behind the scenes
Most of you have probably seen the Galaxy commercial that was released last month with none other than Audrey Hepburn in the lead. Many were surprised by Audrey’s resurrection. Coincidentally this year marks the 20th anniversary of the beloved actress’ death and she finds herself in the limelight once again. But how did this commercial …
Quote of the week
We think too much and feel too little – Charlie Chaplin
Quote of the week
Many people think they want things, but they don’t really have the strength, the discipline. They are weak. I believe that you get what you want if you want it badly enough. – Sophia Loren
Greta Garbo
Birth: 18 september, 1905 Stockholm, Sweden Death: 15 april, 1990 New York, United States Childhood Greta Garbo was born as Greta Lovisa Gustafsson on 18 september 1905 in Stockholm, Sweden. Her parents, Karl and Anna, already had two children: Sven and Alva. The family was very poor and lived in a neighborhood that was seen …
Ben Hur remake in the works
MGM is going back to its roots with a remake of the classic film Ben Hur. The project is moving rapidly, as they have already signed on Keith Clarke (The Way Back) to write the screenplay and Sean Daniel and Joni Levin to produce.
Quote of the week
One of the things I learned the hard way was that it doesn’t pay to get discouraged. Keeping busy and making optimism a way of life can restore your faith in yourself. – Lucille Ball
Quote of the week
There is a gigantic difference between earning a great deal of money and being rich. – Marlene Dietrich
Meet Me in St. Louis (1944)
Genre: Musical Description: In Meet Me in St. Louis the family Smith is preparing for the exciting World Fair which will be held in their beloved St. Louis in 1903. But father Alonzo Smith (Leon Ames) shocks everyone by deciding to take a job offer in New York.
Quote of the week
When I started out, I didn’t have any desire to be an actress or to learn how to act. I just wanted to be famous. – Katharine Hepburn
Marlon Brando
Birth: April 3, 1924 Nebraska, United States Death: July 1, 2004 Los Angeles, United States Childhood Marlon Brando was born into an unconventional household. His mother Dorothy Pennebaker, known as Dodie, was an actress and a very spirited woman. But during her marriage she became an alcoholic. His father, Marlon Brando Sr., was a chemical …