Stars of the Golden Age: An Old Hollywood Podcast

JEAN SPANGLER: Jean Spangler was a young woman with big dreams who was working hard to fulfil her dreams of Hollywood stardom. Her young adult life was rocky, but she was strong and her future was looking bright... Until the day she disappeared, leaving behind a heartbroken family and one of Old Hollywood's biggest mysteries. Hear the story here in this special crossover episode of Stars of the Golden Age and The Wanted Files.

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Episode Sources: The Disappearance of Jean Spangler: The History of One of Hollywood’s Most Enduring Unsolved Mystery by Charles River Editors; an episode of Hollywood Chronicles titled The Mystery of Jean Spangler; an episode of Mysteries and Scandals; IMDB

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Take the journey through the lives of three wonderful actors who helped make the hit 70s sitcom Three's Company extra special... and a whole lot funnier! Norman Fell, Audra Lindley, and Don Knotts (best known as Mr. & Mrs. Roper and Mr. Furley) all had rich careers for decades prior to joining the cast of Three's Company. Listen to their stories now!

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Episode Sources: Behind the Laughter: The True Story of Norman Fell by Oscar Starr; an interview with Norman Fell with the US American Forces Network; a segment from NPR’s Morning Edition with Neda Ulaby from September 18, 2024; playbill.com; IMDB; brittanica.com; and Wikipedia.

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GRETA GARBO (Part Two:) The conclusion of Greta Garbo's story. In this episode, hear about Greta Garbo's career after her initial splash in Hollywood, her friendships and romances, and her life after her film career. Learn what made the Divine Greta Garbo one of the most fascinating, mysterious, and impressive women in Hollywood history.

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Episode Sources: Greta Garbo and the Rise of the Modern Woman by Scott Reisfield; Greta Garbo: A Life Apart by Karen Swenson; IMDB

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More information about Scott Reisfield's book: Greta Garbo - The Real Story

GRETA GARBO: In this 100th episode of Stars of the Golden Age, what better way to celebrate than by talking about THE star of the golden age... Miss Greta Garbo. In this episode, hear about her childhood and early life in Sweden, and her first months in Hollywood. Check back in for the conclusion of Greta Garbo's story with our next episode.

Please check out Greta Garbo's grand-nephew Scott Reisfield's new book, Greta Garbo and the Rise of the Modern Woman. You can find it at the following links, but please consider supporting your locally-run bookstores!

WEBSITE: https://scottreisfield.com/

US: https://www.amazon.com/Greta-Garbo-Rise-Modern-Woman/dp/197205998X

UK: https://tinyurl.com/35wnzzuj

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Episode Sources: Greta Garbo and the Rise of the Modern Woman by Scott Reisfield; Greta Garbo: A Life Apart by Karen Swenson; IMDB

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BASIL RATHBONE: Known mostly for being THE Sherlock Holmes on screen and on the radio, Basil Rathbone began as a classical theater actor, and that is where his heart always remained. Beyond that, his first years of life were filled with adventure, and he became a war hero during WWI. And, of course, had a little drama sprinkled in behind the scenes. Listen to his story now!

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Episode Source: The Curse of Sherlock Holmes: The Basil Rathbone Story by David Clayton

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VERONICA LAKE (Part Two:) The conclusion of Veronica Lake's story. Her fame as 1940s siren of the screen and the path her life took after her Hollywood career.

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Episode Sources: Veronica Lake’s autobiography, Veronica: The Autobiography of Veronica Lake by Veronica Lake with Donald Bain; the book After the Applause: Veronica Lake, A Hollywood Reckoning by Michael J. Power; a Vanity Fair article titled Veronica Lake’s Long Escape: A Deeply Sad Page from Hollywood History by Hadley Hall Meares from December 23, 2022, IMDB

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VERONICA LAKE (Part One:) One of the most popular screen sirens from 1940s Hollywood, Veronica Lake endured her share of obstacles on her road to stardom. She experienced more trauma by the age of 21 more than many experience in a lifetime. Still, she became an overnight sensation in Hollywood in 1940, thanks partly to her sultry peek-a-boo hairstyle. In this episode, hear about her childhood, her early adulthood, her early traumas, and her quick rise to stardom.

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Episode Sources: The book Veronica: The Autobiography of Veronica Lake by Veronica Lake with Donald Bain; the book After the Applause: Veronica Lake, A Hollywood Reckoning by Michael J. Power; IMDB

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Enjoy Part Two of the amazing story of Sarah Bernhardt by Grace Anna of the ArtMuse Podcast! Please listen to part one first (available on this feed.)

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Enjoy Part One of the amazing story of Sarah Bernhardt by Grace Anna of the ArtMuse Podcast!

Follow ArtMuse to hear more amazing stories of the women who inspired some of the most recognized pieces of art. Learn more at https://www.artmusepodcast.com/