Often known as the "It Girl," or the "greatest silent film actress," Clara Bow was always beautiful to look at. Her parents were poor and neglected her, often yelling and screaming in front of her. She chose a new life and became one of the most recognized actresses of all time. "To promote their young star, Paramount was only too happy to help sensationalize every love affair she had. The otherwise shy and reclusive Clara gave into the expectations and trappings of being the It girl. A ... Continue Reading
Old Hollywood
Lauren Bacall
Lauren Bacall is yet another one of my favorite actresses of times gone. She has this grit to her that appears as sexiness. She seemed like a tough broad, one who you could joke with (maybe tell a dirty joke to). When most people think of Bacall, they think of Bogie. Bacall and Bogart were together for 13 years, beginning when she was 19 and he was 45. She says he was the love of her life: "He was very apprehensive about the age difference. But it didn't bother me. I thought we suited one ... Continue Reading
Bette
Bette Davis is one of my all time favorite actresses. Most people would choose "All About Eve" as their favorite Bette film, but surprisingly mine is, and has always been, "What Ever Happened to Baby Jane." I know it's crazy, because Bette is so scary, old, and just hard to look at, but her character is amazing! Joan Crawford and Bette hated each other, and it's spectacular to watch them work together. I recently took a tour of old Hollywood, and was lucky enough to see the house in Lincoln ... Continue Reading