In 1962, John Frankenheimer directed three superb films, including The Manchurian Candidate
Oscar Actors: Bogart–Politics, Committee for the First Amendment
October 13, 2022 by
The Committee for the First Amendment was an action group formed in September 1947 by actors in support of the Hollywood Ten during the hearings of the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC). It was founded by screenwriter Philip Dunne, actress Myrna Loy, and film directors John Huston and William Wyler. Other members included Lucille Ball, […]
Death in Hollywood: Lansbury, Angela–Legendary Star of Stage and Screen Dies at 96
October 11, 2022 by
Angela Lansbury, the irrepressible three-time Oscar nominee and five-time Tony Award winner who solved 12 seasons’ worth of crimes as the novelist/amateur sleuth Jessica Fletcher on CBS’ Murder, She Wrote, has died. She was 96.
Death in Hollywood–Dall, John (Gay, Cardiac Arrest, 50)
October 10, 2022 by
Dall sustained serious fall while visiting London, in October 1970. He died of cardiac arrest, a complication of myocarditis, at his home in Beverly Hills, California, on January 15, 1971, aged 50.
Movie Stars: Velez, Lupe–Mexican Spitfire–Background, Career, Awards, Filmography
October 9, 2022 by
Vélez then made the transition to sound films without difficulty. She was one of the first successful Latin-American actresses in Hollywood.
