The Lives and Styles of Old Hollywood

The Lives and Styles of Old Hollywood

By Kate WestworthSociety & Culture
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The Lives and Styles of Old Hollywood episodes

  • Barbara La Marr
    The Girl Who Was Too Beautiful

    La Marr lived a short, full and chaotic life that sadly ended when she was only 29 years old. To quote her publicist after her too-soon death: “There was no reason to lie about Barbara La Marr. Everything she said, everything she did, even to her dramatic passing, was colored with news-value.  A personality dangerous, vivid, attractive; a desire to live life at its maddest and its fullest; a mixture of sentiment and hardness, a creature of weakness and strength—that was Barbara La Marr.”

    What would any star be without their personal style?

    Grab my FREE workbook - *Personal Style Alchemy - that covers everything about personal style from body type to colour theory, human design and astrology to Hollywood wisdom and a huge dose of inspiration and individuality.

    Hop over and get Personal Style Alchemy now.

    Get my book "Old Hollywood - Little-Known Facts & Interesting Details" on Amazon (affiliate link)

    —> But it’s also available on all other platforms in basically all countries <—

    Interested in rewriting the story of your life and create your own blockbuster movie version of it?

    Hop over to The Blockbuster Blueprint my website www.katewestworth.com - a 100% online workshop implementing the lessons of Old Hollywood as well as astrology, human design and narrative identity work to create your very own blockbuster movie of a life.

    If you want to stay in the know on all things Old Hollywood, upcoming episodes, everything to do with confidence, self-authorship, and building a life that's entirely your own - hop over to my website and subscribe to my newsletter Unapologetically Extraordinary.

    We all strive to be unique. To live up to our potential. To become who we are supposed to be. But, actually, most of us are brainwashed into thinking that keeping up with the Joneses is the way to happiness. Well, it isn’t. 

    My second podcast Unapologetically extraordinary reflects on the life lessons from my this podcast, current affairs, my own journey to become unapologetically myself - and how you might be able to do this as well. Join me on this journey and tune in.

    And if you want to get to know me and my musings as well as Old Hollywood behind-the-scenes info - head over to @katewestworth and follow me there.

    23 min
  • ZaSu Pitts
    Always the Comedienne, Never the Drama Queen

    Pitts often co-starred with Thelma Todd and her on-screen image of a flustered virgin is the inspiration behind Popeye's Olive Oyl.

    What would any star be without their personal style?

    Grab my FREE workbook - *Personal Style Alchemy - that covers everything about personal style from body type to colour theory, human design and astrology to Hollywood wisdom and a huge dose of inspiration and individuality.

    Hop over and get Personal Style Alchemy now.

    Get my book "Old Hollywood - Little-Known Facts & Interesting Details" on Amazon (affiliate link)

    —> But it’s also available on all other platforms in basically all countries <—

    Interested in rewriting the story of your life and create your own blockbuster movie version of it?

    Hop over to The Blockbuster Blueprint my website www.katewestworth.com - a 100% online workshop implementing the lessons of Old Hollywood as well as astrology, human design and narrative identity work to create your very own blockbuster movie of a life.

    If you want to stay in the know on all things Old Hollywood, upcoming episodes, everything to do with confidence, self-authorship, and building a life that's entirely your own - hop over to my website and subscribe to my newsletter Unapologetically Extraordinary.

    We all strive to be unique. To live up to our potential. To become who we are supposed to be. But, actually, most of us are brainwashed into thinking that keeping up with the Joneses is the way to happiness. Well, it isn’t. 

    My second podcast Unapologetically extraordinary reflects on the life lessons from my this podcast, current affairs, my own journey to become unapologetically myself - and how you might be able to do this as well. Join me on this journey and tune in.

    And if you want to get to know me and my musings as well as Old Hollywood behind-the-scenes info - head over to @katewestworth and follow me there.

    12 min
  • Thelma Todd
    Comedienne & Businesswoman

    Unfortunately, Todd lost her life way too short in mysterious circumstances.

    What would any star be without their personal style?

    Grab my FREE workbook - *Personal Style Alchemy - that covers everything about personal style from body type to colour theory, human design and astrology to Hollywood wisdom and a huge dose of inspiration and individuality.

    Hop over and get Personal Style Alchemy now.

    Get my book "Old Hollywood - Little-Known Facts & Interesting Details" on Amazon (affiliate link)

    —> But it’s also available on all other platforms in basically all countries <—

    Interested in rewriting the story of your life and create your own blockbuster movie version of it?

    Hop over to The Blockbuster Blueprint my website www.katewestworth.com - a 100% online workshop implementing the lessons of Old Hollywood as well as astrology, human design and narrative identity work to create your very own blockbuster movie of a life.

    If you want to stay in the know on all things Old Hollywood, upcoming episodes, everything to do with confidence, self-authorship, and building a life that's entirely your own - hop over to my website and subscribe to my newsletter Unapologetically Extraordinary.

    We all strive to be unique. To live up to our potential. To become who we are supposed to be. But, actually, most of us are brainwashed into thinking that keeping up with the Joneses is the way to happiness. Well, it isn’t. 

    My second podcast Unapologetically extraordinary reflects on the life lessons from my this podcast, current affairs, my own journey to become unapologetically myself - and how you might be able to do this as well. Join me on this journey and tune in.

    And if you want to get to know me and my musings as well as Old Hollywood behind-the-scenes info - head over to @katewestworth and follow me there.

    9 min
  • Marilyn Monroe
    Why low self-esteem is deadly

    Her life story is one of determination, dedication, low self-esteem and addiction to the approval of others. No other actress has mesmerised the masses just like Marilyn Monroe.

    What would any star be without their personal style?

    Grab my FREE workbook - *Personal Style Alchemy - that covers everything about personal style from body type to colour theory, human design and astrology to Hollywood wisdom and a huge dose of inspiration and individuality.

    Hop over and get Personal Style Alchemy now.

    Get my book "Old Hollywood - Little-Known Facts & Interesting Details" on Amazon (affiliate link)

    —> But it’s also available on all other platforms in basically all countries <—

    Interested in rewriting the story of your life and create your own blockbuster movie version of it?

    Hop over to The Blockbuster Blueprint my website www.katewestworth.com - a 100% online workshop implementing the lessons of Old Hollywood as well as astrology, human design and narrative identity work to create your very own blockbuster movie of a life.

    If you want to stay in the know on all things Old Hollywood, upcoming episodes, everything to do with confidence, self-authorship, and building a life that's entirely your own - hop over to my website and subscribe to my newsletter Unapologetically Extraordinary.

    We all strive to be unique. To live up to our potential. To become who we are supposed to be. But, actually, most of us are brainwashed into thinking that keeping up with the Joneses is the way to happiness. Well, it isn’t. 

    My second podcast Unapologetically extraordinary reflects on the life lessons from my this podcast, current affairs, my own journey to become unapologetically myself - and how you might be able to do this as well. Join me on this journey and tune in.

    And if you want to get to know me and my musings as well as Old Hollywood behind-the-scenes info - head over to @katewestworth and follow me there.

    45 min
  • Gene Kelly
    Choreographer, Dancer, Singer and Actor

    He was an actor, singer, director and choreographer - and was ranked the 15th greatest male screen legend of Classic Hollywood Cinema.

    What would any star be without their personal style?

    Grab my FREE workbook - *Personal Style Alchemy - that covers everything about personal style from body type to colour theory, human design and astrology to Hollywood wisdom and a huge dose of inspiration and individuality.

    Hop over and get Personal Style Alchemy now.

    Get my book "Old Hollywood - Little-Known Facts & Interesting Details" on Amazon (affiliate link)

    —> But it’s also available on all other platforms in basically all countries <—

    Interested in rewriting the story of your life and create your own blockbuster movie version of it?

    Hop over to The Blockbuster Blueprint my website www.katewestworth.com - a 100% online workshop implementing the lessons of Old Hollywood as well as astrology, human design and narrative identity work to create your very own blockbuster movie of a life.

    If you want to stay in the know on all things Old Hollywood, upcoming episodes, everything to do with confidence, self-authorship, and building a life that's entirely your own - hop over to my website and subscribe to my newsletter Unapologetically Extraordinary.

    We all strive to be unique. To live up to our potential. To become who we are supposed to be. But, actually, most of us are brainwashed into thinking that keeping up with the Joneses is the way to happiness. Well, it isn’t. 

    My second podcast Unapologetically extraordinary reflects on the life lessons from my this podcast, current affairs, my own journey to become unapologetically myself - and how you might be able to do this as well. Join me on this journey and tune in.

    And if you want to get to know me and my musings as well as Old Hollywood behind-the-scenes info - head over to @katewestworth and follow me there.

    25 min
  • Kay Francis
    The Most Glamorous Clotheshorse of Hollywood

    She was a highly glamorous actress, got dubbed the Queen of Warner Bros, received a position in the infamous box-office poison and suffered remarkable backlash when speaking her mind.

    What would any star be without their personal style?

    Grab my FREE workbook - *Personal Style Alchemy - that covers everything about personal style from body type to colour theory, human design and astrology to Hollywood wisdom and a huge dose of inspiration and individuality.

    Hop over and get Personal Style Alchemy now.

    Get my book "Old Hollywood - Little-Known Facts & Interesting Details" on Amazon (affiliate link)

    —> But it’s also available on all other platforms in basically all countries <—

    Interested in rewriting the story of your life and create your own blockbuster movie version of it?

    Hop over to The Blockbuster Blueprint my website www.katewestworth.com - a 100% online workshop implementing the lessons of Old Hollywood as well as astrology, human design and narrative identity work to create your very own blockbuster movie of a life.

    If you want to stay in the know on all things Old Hollywood, upcoming episodes, everything to do with confidence, self-authorship, and building a life that's entirely your own - hop over to my website and subscribe to my newsletter Unapologetically Extraordinary.

    We all strive to be unique. To live up to our potential. To become who we are supposed to be. But, actually, most of us are brainwashed into thinking that keeping up with the Joneses is the way to happiness. Well, it isn’t. 

    My second podcast Unapologetically extraordinary reflects on the life lessons from my this podcast, current affairs, my own journey to become unapologetically myself - and how you might be able to do this as well. Join me on this journey and tune in.

    And if you want to get to know me and my musings as well as Old Hollywood behind-the-scenes info - head over to @katewestworth and follow me there.

    22 min
  • Gene Tierney
    Beautiful, Talented and Tragical

    But despite her great beauty and talent, Tierney suffered from depression and became one of the most outspoken advocates against electro-shock therapy in the treatment of the illness.

    What would any star be without their personal style?

    Grab my FREE workbook - *Personal Style Alchemy - that covers everything about personal style from body type to colour theory, human design and astrology to Hollywood wisdom and a huge dose of inspiration and individuality.

    Hop over and get Personal Style Alchemy now.

    Get my book "Old Hollywood - Little-Known Facts & Interesting Details" on Amazon (affiliate link)

    —> But it’s also available on all other platforms in basically all countries <—

    Interested in rewriting the story of your life and create your own blockbuster movie version of it?

    Hop over to The Blockbuster Blueprint my website www.katewestworth.com - a 100% online workshop implementing the lessons of Old Hollywood as well as astrology, human design and narrative identity work to create your very own blockbuster movie of a life.

    If you want to stay in the know on all things Old Hollywood, upcoming episodes, everything to do with confidence, self-authorship, and building a life that's entirely your own - hop over to my website and subscribe to my newsletter Unapologetically Extraordinary.

    We all strive to be unique. To live up to our potential. To become who we are supposed to be. But, actually, most of us are brainwashed into thinking that keeping up with the Joneses is the way to happiness. Well, it isn’t. 

    My second podcast Unapologetically extraordinary reflects on the life lessons from my this podcast, current affairs, my own journey to become unapologetically myself - and how you might be able to do this as well. Join me on this journey and tune in.

    And if you want to get to know me and my musings as well as Old Hollywood behind-the-scenes info - head over to @katewestworth and follow me there.

    19 min
  • Gregory Peck
    Legendary, Social Conscious & Iconic​

    His roles and movies have received legendary status and his personal life is just as interesting.

    What would any star be without their personal style?

    Grab my FREE workbook - *Personal Style Alchemy - that covers everything about personal style from body type to colour theory, human design and astrology to Hollywood wisdom and a huge dose of inspiration and individuality.

    Hop over and get Personal Style Alchemy now.

    Get my book "Old Hollywood - Little-Known Facts & Interesting Details" on Amazon (affiliate link)

    —> But it’s also available on all other platforms in basically all countries <—

    Interested in rewriting the story of your life and create your own blockbuster movie version of it?

    Hop over to The Blockbuster Blueprint my website www.katewestworth.com - a 100% online workshop implementing the lessons of Old Hollywood as well as astrology, human design and narrative identity work to create your very own blockbuster movie of a life.

    If you want to stay in the know on all things Old Hollywood, upcoming episodes, everything to do with confidence, self-authorship, and building a life that's entirely your own - hop over to my website and subscribe to my newsletter Unapologetically Extraordinary.

    We all strive to be unique. To live up to our potential. To become who we are supposed to be. But, actually, most of us are brainwashed into thinking that keeping up with the Joneses is the way to happiness. Well, it isn’t. 

    My second podcast Unapologetically extraordinary reflects on the life lessons from my this podcast, current affairs, my own journey to become unapologetically myself - and how you might be able to do this as well. Join me on this journey and tune in.

    And if you want to get to know me and my musings as well as Old Hollywood behind-the-scenes info - head over to @katewestworth and follow me there.

    23 min
  • Rosalind Russell
    Fast-Talking Professional Woman of Old Hollywood

    Her quick-witted fast-talking performances and her quirky on-screen persona endeared her to many and her screwball comedy "His Girl Friday" is still one of the movies with the fastest pace ever. The original "Auntie Mame" will forever hold a special place in the hearts of Old Hollywood fans.

    What would any star be without their personal style?

    Grab my FREE workbook - *Personal Style Alchemy - that covers everything about personal style from body type to colour theory, human design and astrology to Hollywood wisdom and a huge dose of inspiration and individuality.

    Hop over and get Personal Style Alchemy now.

    Get my book "Old Hollywood - Little-Known Facts & Interesting Details" on Amazon (affiliate link)

    —> But it’s also available on all other platforms in basically all countries <—

    Interested in rewriting the story of your life and create your own blockbuster movie version of it?

    Hop over to The Blockbuster Blueprint my website www.katewestworth.com - a 100% online workshop implementing the lessons of Old Hollywood as well as astrology, human design and narrative identity work to create your very own blockbuster movie of a life.

    If you want to stay in the know on all things Old Hollywood, upcoming episodes, everything to do with confidence, self-authorship, and building a life that's entirely your own - hop over to my website and subscribe to my newsletter Unapologetically Extraordinary.

    We all strive to be unique. To live up to our potential. To become who we are supposed to be. But, actually, most of us are brainwashed into thinking that keeping up with the Joneses is the way to happiness. Well, it isn’t. 

    My second podcast Unapologetically extraordinary reflects on the life lessons from my this podcast, current affairs, my own journey to become unapologetically myself - and how you might be able to do this as well. Join me on this journey and tune in.

    And if you want to get to know me and my musings as well as Old Hollywood behind-the-scenes info - head over to @katewestworth and follow me there.

    18 min
  • Colleen Moore
    Original Flapper, Dollhouse Builder & Smart Investor

    Moore defined the iconic persona of the flapper and made a bobbed hairdo fashionable. F. Scott Fitzgerald, the author of Flaming Youth, one of Moore’s greatest successes said about her: "I was the spark that lit up Flaming Youth, Colleen Moore was the torch. What little things we are to have caused all that trouble.“ So, who is Colleen Moore? Listen to find out!

    What would any star be without their personal style?

    Grab my FREE workbook - *Personal Style Alchemy - that covers everything about personal style from body type to colour theory, human design and astrology to Hollywood wisdom and a huge dose of inspiration and individuality.

    Hop over and get Personal Style Alchemy now.

    Get my book "Old Hollywood - Little-Known Facts & Interesting Details" on Amazon (affiliate link)

    —> But it’s also available on all other platforms in basically all countries <—

    Interested in rewriting the story of your life and create your own blockbuster movie version of it?

    Hop over to The Blockbuster Blueprint my website www.katewestworth.com - a 100% online workshop implementing the lessons of Old Hollywood as well as astrology, human design and narrative identity work to create your very own blockbuster movie of a life.

    If you want to stay in the know on all things Old Hollywood, upcoming episodes, everything to do with confidence, self-authorship, and building a life that's entirely your own - hop over to my website and subscribe to my newsletter Unapologetically Extraordinary.

    We all strive to be unique. To live up to our potential. To become who we are supposed to be. But, actually, most of us are brainwashed into thinking that keeping up with the Joneses is the way to happiness. Well, it isn’t. 

    My second podcast Unapologetically extraordinary reflects on the life lessons from my this podcast, current affairs, my own journey to become unapologetically myself - and how you might be able to do this as well. Join me on this journey and tune in.

    And if you want to get to know me and my musings as well as Old Hollywood behind-the-scenes info - head over to @katewestworth and follow me there.

    16 min

About The Lives and Styles of Old Hollywood

From the publisher's feed

Step back in time and explore the extraordinary lives and styles of iconic actresses from Hollywood's Golden Era as well as the industry that brought them to success. In this podcast, I dive into the…

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