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Fred Zinnemann
I once got an email from an 88-year-old man named George, praising an essay I’d written for The Washington Post . Coincidentally, I had...
Sep 14, 20243 min read
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The "Perfect" Couple
They called her “The Perfect Wife.” Best known for playing William Powell’s partner in crime-busting in the classic Thin Man movies,...
Oct 15, 20232 min read
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Classic Kids
Growing older is an occupational hazard in Hollywood -- and not just for sex symbols. Sadly, the career arc of some child actors goes...
May 15, 20233 min read
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Films of 1942: Woman of the Year
Show biz has its share of “official” teams: Laurel & Hardy. Martin & Lewis. Sonny & Cher. Then there’s Spencer Tracy & Katharine Hepburn....
Apr 15, 20223 min read
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Here's Looking at You, Bogie
He had quite a posh name for a guy who often played gangsters: Humphrey DeForest Bogart. Born on Christmas Day 1899 to a prominent New...
Dec 27, 20192 min read
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