From Beneath the Hollywood Sign

From Beneath the Hollywood Sign

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  • "HOLLYWOOD'S FINAL CURTAIN CALL: LAST FILMS OF LEGENDARY STARS" (161)

    EPISODE 161 -  “HOLLYWOOD’S FINAL CURTAIN CALL: LAST FILMS OF LEGENDARY STARS ” - 10/12/2026 


    What happens when a Hollywood legend takes that final bow? This week on From Beneath the Hollywood Sign, we welcome back our good friend Brandon Davis, host of the Front Row Classics podcast, for a fascinating look at the final film performances of some of our favorite legendary stars. Some went out on a high note, others chose projects that left us scratching our heads, and a few delivered unforgettable performances that proved they still had plenty of magic left. Join Brandon, Nan, and Steve as we revisit the last time some of Hollywood’s greatest stars appeared on the big screen—and ask the question: Was it a fitting farewell?


    SHOW NOTES: 

    Sources:


    “Everyone Who Has Won a Posthumous Oscar,” March 16, 2026, by Maureen Lenker, Entertainment Weekly;


    “Posthumous Oscar Nominations: 7 Actors Who Were Recognized After Their Deaths,” by Carson Blackwelder, ABCnews.com;


    wikipedia.com;


    TCM.com;

    IMDBPro.com;


    Movies Mentioned:


    Saratoga (1937), starring Jean Harlow, Clark Gable, Lionel Barrymore, Walter Pidgeon, Hattie McDaniel, Frank Morgan, Una Merkel, and Margaret Hamilton;


    To Be Or Not To Be (1942), starring Carole Lombard, Jack Benny, Robert Stack, Felix Bressart, and Helmut Dantine;


    He Ran All the Way (1951) starring John Garfield, Shelley Winters, Wallace Ford, Selena Royle, Gladys George, and Norman Lloyd;


    I Could Go On Singing (1963), starring Judy Garland, Dirk Bogarde, Gregory Phillips, Aline MacMahon, and Jack Klugman;


    Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner (1967), starring Spencer Tracy, Katharine Hepburn, Sidney Poitier, Katharine Houghton, Beah Richards, Cecil Kellaway, Isabel Sanford, Roy Glenn, and Virginia Christine; 


    Won Ton Ton, The Dog Who Saved Hollywood (1976), starring Bruce Dern, Madelyn Khan, Terri Garr, Art Carney, Phil Silvers, and Ron Leibman;


    Ragtime (1981), starring James Cagney, Elizabeth McGovern, Howard E. Rollins, Brad Dourif, Moses Gunn, Pat O’Brien, Mary Steenburgen, James Olson, Mandy Patinkin, and Donald O’Connor;


    Always (1989), starring Richard Dreyfuss, Hollywood Hunter, John Goodman, Brad Johnson, and Audrey Hepburn;


    The Rainmaker (1997), starring Matt Damon, Claire Dane, Danny DeVito, Jon Voight, 

    Mary Kay Place, Danny Glover, Mickey Rourke, Roy Scheider, Andrew Shue, and Teresa Wright;

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    50 min
  • "GEORGE BRENT: CLASSIC CINEMA STAR OF THE MONTH" (160)

    EPISODE 160 -  “GEORGE BRENT: CLASSIC CINEMA’S STAR OF THE MONTH” - 10/05/2026 


    This week on From Beneath the Hollywood Sign, we’re shining our Star of the Month spotlight on one of classic Hollywood’s most dependable—and surprisingly fascinating—leading men: GEORGE BRENT.  Handsome, sophisticated, and effortlessly charming, Brent appeared opposite some of the biggest actresses of the Golden Age, including Davis, Stanwyck, Garbo, Loy, Rogers, Oberon, and Sheridan. But his off-screen life was every bit as colorful as his movies, from his mysterious Irish revolutionary past to six marriages, countless romances, and a career that stretched across more than three decades. Join us as we dig into the films, the women, the rumors, and the remarkable life of George Brent—on the latest episode of From Beneath the Hollywood Sign!



    SHOW NOTES: 

    Sources:


    George Brent - Ireland’s Gift to Hollywood and Its Leading Ladies (2016), by Scott O’Brien;


    “George Brent, Movie Actor, Dies, Was Leading Man to Many Stars,”  May 28, 1979, New York Times;


    wikipedia.com;


    TCM.com;

    IMDBPro.com;


    Movies Mentioned:


    Under Suspicion (1930);


    Once a Sinner (1931);


    Fair Warning (1931);


    Charlie Chan Carries On (1931);


    So Big! (1932);


    The Rich Are Always with Us (1932);


    The Crash (1932);


    Lilly Turner (1933);


    The Purchase Price (1932);


    Baby Face (1933);


    42nd Street (1933);


    Front Page Woman (1935);


    Special Agent (1935);


    Jezebel (1938);


    Dark Victory (1939);


    The Old Maid (1939);

    )

    The Great Lie (1941);


    The Rains Came (1939);


    The Fighting 69th (1940);


    'Til We Meet Again (1940);


    Honeymoon for Three (1941);


    The Gay Sisters (1942);


    My Reputation (1946);


    The Spiral Staircase (1946);


    Tomorrow Is Forever (1946);


    Lover Come Back (1946);


    Slave Girl (1947);


    Bride for Sale (1949);


    Born Again (1978);


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    42 min
  • “TENNESSEE WILLIAMS & COMPANY: HIS ESSENTIAL SCREEN ACTORS” (159)


    EPISODE 159 -  “TENNESSEE WILLIAMS & COMPANY: HIS ESSENTIAL SCREEN ACTORS” - 9/28/2026 


    This week on From Beneath the Hollywood Sign, we’re thrilled to welcome back one of our favorite guests, acclaimed author and film historian John DiLeo, for a fascinating conversation about his book Tennessee Williams and Company: His Essential Screen Actors. John takes us inside the extraordinary world of Tennessee Williams on film, exploring the actors who brought his unforgettable characters to life—and what stars like Marlon Brando, Vivien Leigh, Elizabeth Taylor, Paul Newman, Anna Magnani, Geraldine Page, and others brought to Williams’s singular universe of desire, loneliness, desperation, and longing. It’s a spirited celebration of great writing, great acting, and some of the most electrifying performances in movie history. Join us for a trip into the steamy, complicated, and endlessly fascinating world of Tennessee Williams and Company!



    SHOW NOTES: 


    Sources:


    Tennessee Williams and Company: His Essential Screen Actors (2010) by John Dileo;


    wikipedia.com;


    TCM.com;

    IMDBPro.com;


    Movies Mentioned:


    Gone with the Wind (1939)

    The Wizard of Oz (1939)

    Casablanca (1942)

    The Glass Menagerie (1950)

    A Streetcar Named Desire (1951)

    Come Back, Little Sheba (1952)

    The Rose Tattoo (1955)

    Giant (1956)

    Baby Doll (1956)

    Bus Stop (1956)

    The Three Faces of Eve (1957)

    The Wild Is the Wind (1957)

    Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958)

    Suddenly, Last Summer (1959)

    The Entertainer (1960)

    The Fugitive Kind (1960)

    The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone (1961)

    Splendor in the Grass (1961)

    Period of Adjustment (1962)

    Love with the Proper Stranger (1963)

    The Night of the Iguana (1964)

    The Carpetbaggers (1964)

    Cat Ballou (1965)

    Harlow (1965)

    Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966)

    This Property Is Condemned (1966)

    Barefoot in the Park (1967)

    Rachel, Rachel (1968)


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    44 min
  • "HOLLYWOOD 101: MOVIES GO BACK TO SCHOOL" (158)

    EPISODE 158 -  “HOLLYWOOD 101: MOVIES GO BACK TO SCHOOL” - 9/21/2026 


    Class is officially in session! Join us this week on From Beneath The Hollywood Sign as we celebrate the ritual of going back to school.  We will explore some of our favorite films about teachers, students, schools, colleges, and the strange, funny, dramatic, and sometimes downright terrifying worlds of academia. From inspiring educators and unforgettable classrooms to rebellious students and lessons that go far beyond the syllabus, we’re digging into the movies that made us love—or dread—going back to school. Pack your backpack, sharpen your pencils, and join us for a cinematic education you won’t want to skip!



    SHOW NOTES: 


    Sources:


    wikipedia.com;


    TCM.com;

    IMDBPro.com;


    Movies Mentioned:


    Remember The Day (1941), starring Claudette Colbert, John Payne, John Sheppard, Ann Todd, Jane Seymour, Anne Revere, Freida Innescort, Thurston Hall, Irving Bacon, Marie Blake, Jody Gilbert, & Paul Harvey;


    Bright Road (1953), starring Dorothy Dandridge, Harry Belefonte, Phillip Hepburn, Barbara Ann Sanders, Robert Horton, Maidie Norman, & Vivian Dandridge;


    The Corn is Green (1945), starring Bette Davis, John Dahl, Joan Lorring, Rosalind Ivan, Rhys Williams, Nigel Bruce & Mildred Dunnock 


    Good Morning, Miss Dove (1955), starring Jennifer Jones, Robert Stack, Peggy Knudsen, Robert Douglas, Kipp Hamilton, Chuck Connors, Marshall Thompson, Mary Wickes & Biff Elliott;


    Blackboard Jungle (1955), Glenn Ford, Sidney Poitier, Anne Francis, Vic Morrow, Jamie Farr, Margaret Hayes, Paul Mazursky, & Richard Kiley;


    Up The Down Staircase (1967), starring Sandy Dennis, Patrick Bedford, Eileen Heckhart, Jean Stapleton, Ruth White, Ray Poole, Sorrell Brooke, Florence Stanley, Jeff Howard, Ellen O’Mara, Frances Sternhagen & But Cort;


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    41 min
  • "Beyond The Hollywood Sign: World Cinema With Alicia Malone" (157)

    EPISODE 156 -  “BEYOND THE HOLLYWOOD SIGN: WORLD CINEMA WITH ALICIA MALONE” - 9/14/2026 


    This week on From Beneath the Hollywood Sign, we’re going around the world with one of our favorite film people—Turner Classic Movies host Alicia Malone! Alicia joins us to talk about her wonderful book, TCM Imports: Timeless Favorites and Hidden Gems of World Cinema, a personal tour through 52 remarkable films spanning decades, continents, and cultures. We talk about the movies that opened her eyes to international cinema, some of the unexpected treasures she discovered along the way, and why venturing beyond Hollywood can completely change the way you look at movies. Whether you’re already a devotee of world cinema or have always wondered where to begin, Alicia is the perfect guide. Grab your passport, movie lovers—no luggage required! It’s a brand-new episode of From Beneath the Hollywood Sign!


    SHOW NOTES: 


    Sources:


    TCM Imports: Timeless Favorites and Hidden Gems of World Cinema


    wikipedia.com;


    TCM.com;

    IMDBPro.com;


    Movies Mentioned:


    Citizen Kane (1941);


    Suspicion (1941);


    Bicycle Thieves (1948);


    Late Spring (1949);


    Rear Window (1954);


    Seven Samurai (1954);


    Nights of Cabiria (1957);


    The Seventh Seal (1957);


    The Apartment (1960);


    La Dolce Vita (1960);


    The Magnificent Seven (1960);


    Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961);


    Paris Pick-Up (1962);


    The Birds (1963);


    Daisies (1966);


    Sweet Charity (1969);


    Lady Snowblood (1973);


    Jeanne Dielman, 23 quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles (1975);


    Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975);


    The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975);


    The Ascent (1977);


    My Brilliant Career (1979);


    Cinema Paradiso (1988);


    The Vanishing (1988);


    Tatie Danielle (1990);


    Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995);


    In the Mood for Love (2000);


    Amélie (2001);


    Infernal Affairs (2002);


    Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003);


    The Departed (2006);


    Parasite (2019);



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    50 min
  • “CLASSIC CINEMA STAR OF THE MONTH: LINDA DARNELL” - 9/07/2026  156)

    EPISODE 156 -  “CLASSIC CINEMA STAR OF THE MONTH: LINDA DARNELL” - 9/07/2026 


    Known as “the girl with the perfect face,” Linda Darnell was one of the biggest stars at 20th Century Fox. In the latest episode of From Beneath the Hollywood Sign, we will be spotlighting her as our September Star of the Month. From her humble beginnings in Dallas to her remarkable rise to stardom to the unforgettable performances that made her one of classic Hollywood’s most captivating screen actresses, this episode celebrates the life, talent, and legacy of a true silver-screen icon. We also reflect on the tragic circumstances of Darnell’s untimely death at just 41, a heartbreaking end to the life of a woman whose beauty, talent, and enduring screen presence left an indelible mark on Hollywood. Join us as we take a closer look at Linda Darnell’s fascinating journey beneath the Hollywood spotlight—and remember the star whose light continues to shine.


    SHOW NOTES: 


    Sources:


    Dead Before Their Time (1996), by Diana Karanikas Harvey & Jackson Harvey;


    The Hollywood Death Book (1992), by James Robert Parish;


    Hollywood Beauty: Linda Darnell and the American Dream (1991), by Ronald L. Davis;


    The Films of 20th Century Fox (1979), by Tony Thomas & Aubrey Solomon;


    “Linda Darnell Severely Burned in Before-Dawn House Fire; Actress, 43, Listed in Critical Condition After Four Hours of Surgery in Illinois,” April 10, 1965, New York Times;


    wikipedia.com;


    TCM.com;

    IMDBPro.com;


    Movies Mentioned:


    Hotel for Women (1939);


    Day-Time Wife (1939);


    Star Dust (1940);


    Brigham Young (1940);


    The Mark of Zorro (1940);


    Blood and Sand (1941);


    The Loves of Edgar Allan Poe (1942);


    City Without Men (1943);


    The Song of Bernadette (1943);


    Summer Storm (1944);


    Hangover Square (1945);


    Fallen Angel (1945);


    Centennial Summer (1946);


    My Darling Clementine (1946);


    Anna and the King of Siam (1946);


    Forever Amber (1947);


    Unfaithfully Yours (1948);


    A Letter to Three Wives (1949);


    Gun Crazy (1950);


    No Way Out (1950);


    The 13th Letter (1951);


    Blackbeard the Pirate (1952);


    Second Chance (1953);


    This Is My Love (1954);


    Black Spurs (1965);


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    40 min
  • FBTHS #155 / #14 - "Paws, Claws & Closeups- Hollywood's Famous Animal Stars"

    “PAWS, CLAWS & CLOSEUPS:  HOLLYWOOD’S FAMOUS ANIMAL STARS” - 8/31/2026 (155/14)

    From RIN TIN TIN to LASSIE to TRIGGER, to TONTO, from the 1974 film "Harry and Tonto," who can resist those cute, furry little nuggets who can straight-out steal a scene right out from under the most trained Shakespearean thespian with the wag of a tail, the flop of an ear, or the purr of a cry? In this episode, Steve and Nan explore some of the four-legged stars who have won the hearts of millions during the classic era of film. 

    SHOW NOTES: 

    Sources: 

    Great Animals of the Movies (1980), by Edward Edleson

    Four Feet To Fame: A Hollywood Dog Trainers Journey (2017), by Bob Weatherwax

    I, Toto: The Autobiography of Terry, The Dog Who Was Toto (2013), by Willard Carroll

    Me Cheeta: My Life in Hollywood (2010), by Cheeta, as told to James Lever

    www.americacomesalive.com

    www.womansworld.com

    IMDBPro.com

    wikipedia.com


    Movies Mentioned:

    Rescued by Rover (1905)

    A Dog’s Life (1918)

    The Freshman (1925)

    Somewhere in Wrong (1925)

    Dr. Pyckle and Mr. Pryde (1925)

    The Glorious Fourth (1927)

    A Tough Winter (1930)

    Pups Is Pups (1930)

    Tarzan the Ape Man (1932)

    Hook and Ladder (1932)

    Tarzan the Fearless (1933)

    Dirty Work (1933)

    The Thin Man (1934)

    Tarzan and His Mate (1934)

    Ready for Love (1934)

    Bright Eyes (1934)

    It’s a Small World (1935)

    The New Adventures of Tarzan (1935)

    The Dark Angel (1935)

    Call of the Wild (1935)

    Fury (1936)

    The Awful Truth (1937)

    Bringing Up Baby (1938)

    The Buccaneer (1938)

    Stablemates (1938)

    I Am the Law (1938)

    Topper Takes a Trip (1938)

    Her Jungle Love (1938)

    The Wizard of Oz (1939)

    The Women (1939)

    Bad Little Angel (1939)

    Wuthering Heights (1939)

    The Light That Failed (1939)

    I Am Still Alive (1940)

    Swiss Family Robinson (1940)

    Twin Beds (1942)

    Tortilla Flat (1942)

    Easy to Look At (1945)

    Rhubarb (1951)

    The She-Creature (1956)

    Old Yeller (1957)

    The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957)

    The Diary of Anne Frank (1959)

    A Dog of Flanders (1960)

    Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961)

    The Silent Call (1961)

    Island of the Blue Dolphins (1964)

    Doctor Dolittle (1967)

    What Ever Happened to Aunt Alice? (1969)

    Junior Bonner (1972)

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    44 min
  • “THE YACHT, THE MOGUL & THE MYSTERY: THE  DEATH OF THOMAS INCE” - 8/24/2026 (154)

    EPISODE 154 -  “THE YACHT, THE MOGUL & THE MYSTERY: THE  DEATH OF THOMAS INCE” - 8/24/2026 


    Discover one of Hollywood's greatest unsolved mysteries in the latest episode of From Beneath The Hollywood Sign. Join Steve Cubine and Nan McNamara as they unravel the strange and still-debated death of movie mogul Thomas Ince—a story filled with glamorous yacht parties, powerful Hollywood legends, whispered cover-up theories, and one of the most enduring scandals of the Golden Age. Was Ince's death simply a tragic medical event, or is there more to the story than history has revealed? With thoughtful research, engaging conversation, and a deep appreciation for classic Hollywood, this episode separates fact from folklore while exploring the mystery that has fascinated film fans for more than a century. Whether you're a longtime lover of Old Hollywood or a newcomer to its fascinating history, this is an episode you won't want to miss


    SHOW NOTES: 


    Sources:


    Mysteries & Scandals: The Thomas Ince Affair, May 17, 2015; 


    Connie Martinson Talks Books with Brian Taves, December 16, 2013;


    Thomas Ince: Hollywood’s Independent Pioneer (2012), by Brian Taves;


    “How Did ‘the Father of the Western’ Die on William Randolph Hearst’s Yacht?” December 9, 2022, by Allison McNearney, The Daily Beast;


    walkoffame.com;


    wikipedia.com;


    TCM.com;

    IMDBPro.com;


    Movies Mentioned:


    Anna Christie (1923), starring Blanche Sweet & William Russell;


    Human Wreckage (1923), starring Dorothy Davenport Reid, James Kirkwood, & Bessie Love;


    The Cat’s Meow (2001), starring Cary Elwes, Edward Hermann, Kirsten Dunst & Eddie Izzard;

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    32 min
  • “JACK & MABEL ALBERTSON: IT RUNS IN THE FAMILY” - (153)

    EPISODE 153 -  “JACK & MABEL ALBERTSON: IT RUNS IN THE FAMILY” - 8/17/2026 


    Hollywood history is filled with famous acting families, but few sibling stories are quite as surprising—or as entertaining—as that of JACK and MABEL ALBERTSON. In the latest episode of From Beneath the Hollywood Sign, we look back at the remarkable lives and careers of a brother and sister who took very different roads to show business success. Jack became one of Hollywood’s most beloved character actors. He won an Oscar for The Subject Was Roses, inspiring generations of fans as Grandpa Joe in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, and won legions of new fans on TV for Chico and the Man. Mabel carved out her own memorable career — appearing in movies such as Barefoot in the Park and What’s Up Doc? before finding fame on television, most famously as Mother Stephens on Bewitched. From vaudeville stages and lean early years to Broadway, movies, television, and finally Hollywood success, theirs is a story of perseverance, talent, an unbreakable bond. Join us as we celebrate this revered brother/sister act, on a brand-new episode of From Beneath the Hollywood Sign.

    SHOW NOTES: 


    Sources:


    Entertainment Awards: A Music, Cinema, Theatre and Broadcasting Guide, 1928 through 2003. 3rd ed. (2004), by Don Franks;

    Burlesque in a Nutshell: Girls, Gimmicks & Gags (20160, by Dusty Sage;

    Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 through 2010. 2nd ed. (2011) by Vincent Terrace;

    “Jack Albertson, Versatile Star of Stage, Film and TV Series,” November 28, 1981, by Eleanor Blau, The New York Times; 

    “Jack Spreads a Little Sunshine,” January 7, 1973, by Robert Berkvist, The New York Times;

    “Jack Albertson Dies of Cancer,” November 26, 1981, by Jack Jones, Los Angeles Times;

    “Mabel Albertson Enjoys Roles in Variety of Stage Plays,” December 17, 1967, by Russ Leadabrand, Independent Star-News (Pasadena, CA);

    “Mabel Albertson Is Dead at 81” September 30, 1982, Santa Cruz Sentinel;

    “Actress Mabel Albertson, Whose Television and Motion Picture Roles…” September 29, 1982, United Press International;

    “Jack Albertson,” Obituary. December 2, 1981, Variety;

    Wikipedia.com

    TCM.com;

    IMDBPro.com;


    Movies Mentioned:


    No, No, Nanette (1940);

    Springtime in the Rockies (1942);


    Sweet Rosie O’Grady (1943);


    The Unseen (1945);


    Miracle on 34th Street (1947);


    The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (1947);


    Good Sam (1948);


    Cyrano de Bergerac (1950);


    Come Back, Little Sheba (1952);


    The Caddy (1953);


    About Mrs. Leslie (1954);


    Black Widow (1954);


    The Cobweb (1955);


    The Harder They Fall (1956);


    Ransom! (1956);


    The King and I (1956);


    Man of a Thousand Faces (1957);


    Teacher’s Pet (1958);


    The Long, Hot Summer (1958);


    The Shaggy Dog (1959);


    Lover Come Back (1961);


    Days of Wine and Roses (1962);


    The Miracle Worker (1962);


    The Ugly American (1963);


    Kissin’ Cousins (1964);


    Roustabout (1964);


    My Fair Lady (1964);


    Zorba the Greek (1964);


    A Man for All Seasons (1966);


    Barefoot in the Park (1967);


    The Subject Was Roses (1968);


    On a Clear Day You Can See Forever (1970);


    Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971);


    The Poseidon Adventure (1972);


    What’s Up, Doc? (1972);


    Cabaret (1972);


    Fences (2016);


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    45 min
  • “WHO GETS THE LAST DANCE? STEVE & NAN RANK THE ASTAIRE & ROGERS FILMS” (152)

    “WHO GETS THE LAST DANCE? STEVE & NAN RANK THE ASTAIRE & ROGERS FILMS” - 8/10/2026 (152)


    This week on From Beneath The Hollywood Sign, we're putting on our dancing shoes for one of classic Hollywood's greatest screen pairings: FRED ASTAIRE & GINGER ROGERS. From dazzling Art Deco ballrooms to unforgettable musical numbers, we're attempting the impossible—ranking every Astaire & Rogers film from least favorite to absolute masterpiece. Which classics soar to the top? Which ones deserve another look? And just how heated can a debate about Golden Age musicals get? Whether you're a lifelong fan of classic cinema or just discovering why Astaire and Rogers remain the gold standard for movie musicals, this episode is packed with lively discussion, hot takes, and plenty of love for Hollywood's most iconic dance duo.


    SHOW NOTES: 


    Sources:


    Fred & Ginger: The Astaire/Rogers Partnership 1934-1939 (2007), by Hannah Hyam;

    “Shall We Dance?Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire’s On-Screen Romance,” August 27, 2023, by Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair;

    “85 Years of Fred and Ginger,” October 15, 2019, by Aurora, Once Upon a Screen Blog;

    Wikipedia.com

    TCM.com;

    IMDBPro.com;


    Movies Mentioned:


    Flying Down to Rio (1933) – staring Delores Del Rio, Gene Raymond, Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Eric Blore & Franklin Pangborn

    The Gay Divorcee (1934) – Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Edward Everett Horton, Erik Rhodes, Betty Grable, Eric Blore, & Alice Brady;

    Roberta (1935) – starring Irene Dunne, Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Randolph Scott, Helen Westley, Claire Dodd & Luis Alberni;



    Top Hat (1935) – starring Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Edward Everett Horton, Erik Rhodes, Eric Blore, Helen Broderick & Lucille Ball:

    Follow the Fleet (1936) – Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Randolph Scott, Betty Grable, Harriet Hilliard, Lucille Ball, & Astrid Allwyn; 

    Swing Time (1936) – starring Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Victor Moore, Helen Broderick, Eric Blore, Betty Furness, & Georges Mataxa

    Shall We Dance (1937) – Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Edward Everett Horton, Eric Blore, Jerome Cowan, & Ketti Gallian; 

    Carefree (1938) - starring Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Ralph Bellamy, Jack Carson, Luella Gear, & Franklin Pangborn;

    The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle (1939) – Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Edna May Oliver, Walter Brennan, & Janet Beecher, & Lew Fields;

    The Barkleys of Broadway (1949) – Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Billie Burke, Oscar Levant, Gale Robbins, Jacques Francois & George Zucco;




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    46 min

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