Articles for tag: Barbara Stanwyck, Katharine Hepburn, Vivien Leigh

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Beauty Icons of the 1940s

The 1940’s were filled with lovely ladies. It was time where sex symbols where in their prime, following the great depression that Hollywood had helped people to endure. (Read more about that in “Fashion Icons of the 1930’s: The Stars that Brought Beauty into Where There was Only Depression“) It also came before the innocence ...

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The Big Valley Comes to DVD And It’s About Time

“The Big Valley” is finally coming to DVD and it is about time. “The Big Valley” was my favorite Western series from the 1960s for several reasons, not the least of which was a twenty-something Linda Evans and theme music that stayed with me for the rest of my life. The Big Valley” also featured ...

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Top Ten Romantic Comedy Heroes

Disney’s hit film Enchanted boasts a fairy princess, cooperative cockroaches and a one-legged pigeon but best of all, it has Patrick Dempsey of Grey’s Anatomy fame, as the romantic lead the likes of which have not been seen in many a year. And the film’s success shows just how much the traditional hunky male lead ...

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5 Actresses from the 1940s to Honor During Women’s History Month

The 1940s is a decade that is known for such incredible actresses as Betty Grable, Judy Garland, Ava Gardner and Rita Hayworth. However, they were not the only amazing women to grace the silver screen during that time period. Here’s a passing glance at five more: Lucille Ball (1911-1989) Lucille Ball was just one phenomenal ...

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The Best Actress of the 1950s: Marilyn Monroe?

The 1950s witnessed a decline in quality roles for women. The greatest stars of the 30s and 40s-Barbara Stanwyck, Myrna Loyd, Ingrid Bergman, Bette Davis-all fell victim to age discrimination. In their place Hollywood foisted a number of less than stunning actresses that were, nevertheless, embraced by movie audiences. Grace Kelly, Ava Gardner, Kim Novak, ...