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68Hedy Lamarr, the Movie Star who Invented a Torpedo Guidance System
Hedy Lamarr's name is known to millions of movie fans as one of the great beauties of Hollywood's Golden Age. She appeared in over 25 movies from 1933 to 1957, and starred with some legendary names such as...
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72Barbara Payton, A Sad, True Tale of Hollywood
When Barbara Payton died in 1967, aged just 39, her body was in such a terrible state it took the police two days to make an accurate identification. She weighed over 200lbs, had a red, blotchy complexion,...
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62Ingrid Bergman, A Natural Talent
Ingrid Bergman was a Swedish actress who became one of the top stars of Hollywood's golden age. She had a unique, natural beauty and displayed an emotional intensity and sincerity on screen that audiences...
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69Humphrey Bogart, Tough Guy with a Soft Center
Humphrey Bogart has become one of the great legends of Hollywood. He made a number of movies which have become classics and many of the characters he created such as Rick Blaine and Duke Mantee have become an...
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69Olivia de Havilland, Hollywood Beauty and Determination
Olivia de Havilland is one of the legendary Hollywood Golden Age stars, well known for her portrayal of Melanie in 'Gone With the Wind' as well as supporting 'love interest' roles to swashbucklers like Errol...
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74William Wyler, Movie Craftsman
William Wyler is one of the two most distinguished movie directors in Hollywood history. In my opinion he and John Ford are in a league apart from other directors. Wyler was responsible for some of the...
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70Joan Crawford, Glamour with a Hard Edge
Joan Crawford survived decades in the movie business as a top ranking star, projecting, (as well as needing), an innate toughness, always with a sense of style. She was the American Dream incarnate, providing...
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71Ginger Rogers, One Half of a Legend
Many people naturally, but mistakenly, believe that Ginger Rogers's career began and ended with her partnership with Fred Astaire. Of course it was that wonderful partnership from heaven which made her a...
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69Katharine Hepburn, The Greatest Actress
I must start by declaring my position. I am an ardent fan of Katharine Hepburn. The title of this piece is no accident. I really do think she is the greatest actress ever, and in the following paragraphs I...
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70Micky Rooney, He Walked With Gods, And Slept With Their Wives
Mickey Rooney is a unique, living piece of Hollywood history. One of very select group of performers still alive today who started their careers in Silent movies, Rooney has seen it all. From precocious child...
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