A more bankable star at the time, Claudette Colbert received $150,000 for her role in Preston Sturges’ 1942 screwball comedy, The Palm Beach Story, whereas Joel McCrea was paid $60,000.
Oscar Directors: Demme, Jonathan–Winner (Silence of the Lambs)
April 26, 2017 by
Jonathan Demme, Oscar winning director (Silence of the Lambs), died Wednesday in NY of cancer complications. He was 73.
Oscar Actors: Tracy, Spencer–Screen Image
April 16, 2017 by
As an actor, Spencer Tracy stood for–in fact, epitomized–the rugged, down to earth, matter of fact, fair-minded, hard-working American.
Stewart, Jimmy: Career End
April 8, 2017 by
Stewart was honored with the AFI’s Life Achievement in 1980, the Kennedy Center in 1983, and the Film Society of Lincoln Center in 1990
Oscar Actors: Day, Doris, Oscar-Nominated Actress (Pillow Talk) and Popular Singer Dies at 97
April 3, 2017 by
Happy birthday: The talented Doris Day, the second oldest living Oscar nominated actress (Pillow Talk) is 95!
