Old Hollywood Stars

[jimharri]

I haven't seen it, but the Margot Robbie flick Babylon apparently paints a picture of wild excess in Hollywood in the 1920s and 30s.

And anything with Ms Robbie in it must be worth a look!

;-)

 

[deano ou812]

I'd stretch that to the 50's, 60s and possibly 70s, to varying degrees.
But yes, the early days are thinly reported unfortunately. It must have been total debauchery, given the amount of money being spread about as the industry exploded.
You're right about todays stars, boring as fuck

Wasn’t there a film about this maybe about 10 years back may have been made by Spielberg about a Hollywood fixer his name was Bendix or similar,sorted problems for the stars at one of the studios in the days 40’s or 50’s ..

 

[crublue1]

Wasn’t there a film about this maybe about 10 years back may have been made by Spielberg about a Hollywood fixer his name was Bendix or similar,sorted problems for the stars at one of the studios in the days 40’s or 50’s ..

Don't know, but if there isn't, there should be...

 

[mackenzie]

I remember my Gran saying she thought Cagney couldn't act his way out of a paper bag
But then she saw him dance....and she was amazed

 

[bennyboy]

Gilbert Gottfried amazing podcast some great shows about old Hollywood stars.

 

[jimharri]

I remember my Gran saying she thought Cagney couldn't act his way out of a paper bag
But then she saw him dance....and she was amazed

You could certainly level that accusation at some of the jokers around these days.

 

[daveoswald]

Vivien Leigh a great actress, in my opinion she was also the most beautiful woman to ever walk the planet.

 

[mackenzie]

Vivien Leigh a great actress, in my opinion she was also the most beautiful woman to ever walk the planet.

She certainly was. A beautiful woman with immense talent

 

[mexico1970]

She certainly was. A beautiful woman with immense talent

Cracking film and free on youtube.

That Hamilton Woman (1941) ⭐ 7.2 | Drama, History, Romance

2h 5m | Passed

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[hilts]

Years ago I loved reading books about the stars.
This week I have binged read books about them again.

They were SO talented. They could act, dance, sing or whatever. Not all of them admittedly, but many.

My favourites, for their sheer versatility and/or individuality were Judy, Cagney, Gene Kelly, John Garfield, Cary Grant, James Dean, Bette Davis.

I love the old stars, I had a picture made up for my bedroom which no one else will have. Took a photo to show on here but it says image is too large to post. Not sure why it's not even big.