I've decided to take a short break from my gorgeous actress obsession, to move on to my old school crime obsession. I know, I'm crazy, but I have this serious fascination with gangsters and criminals of the 20's-50's. I don't know what it is exactly, but I think it has something to do with the fact that the F.B.I. hadn't really been set up properly (if at all) yet, and criminals were often supported by the general public. Many of you might have seen the movie "Public Enemies" with Johnny Depp ... Continue Reading
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Myrna Loy
Myrna Loy was born Myrna Williams to a cattle rancher who died when she was twelve. The family came out to Los Angeles from Montana, where she was educated at Westlake School for Girls. Mrs. Rudolph Valentino discovered Miss Loy. She was often first typecast as Asian characters because of her dark features and smaller eyes. Because of her high pitched voice, she had a hard time transitioning from the silent films to the talkies. Loy took a hiatus from filmmaking during World War II except ... Continue Reading
Hedy Lamarr
Hedy Lamarr is the newest actress to add to the blog. She was born in 1913 and was one of the most well known actresses of the 1940's. Hedy was absolutely gorgeous from a very young age, and was even known as "the most beautiful woman in film." Hedy was married six times (yes six!) and had a very interesting personal life. She even drugged her maid to escape one of her husbands in order to come to New York! Hedy signed with Louis B. Mayer of MGM Studios. She dated silent comedian Charlie ... Continue Reading