Classic Film: Montgomery Clift and Other Great Actors

Classic Film Actor Lee Marvin was of prestigious lineage but inherited a wild nature which resulted in some scandalous behavior throughout his life.  A war hero suffering from PTSD, Lee would be powerless to resist the numbing quality of alcohol.   Classic Film Montgomery Clift and Other Great Actors

King Vidor survived the devasting hurricane of Galveston Texas in 1900 and developed a keen interest in film at an early age.  Setting out for California with just a couple dollars in his pocket, he amassed a huge career in film - transitioning from silents to talkies and beyond.  Find out how.  

Dubbed The Master Of Horror, there is nevertheless way more to discover about Vincent Price.  Join us for a journey into his life and career.  

There are so many myths existing about John Gilbert's life and career .  Find out the truth behind his great romance with Greta Garbo, his legendary battles with Louis B. Mayer and the reason for the failure of his career.

Let's take a look at the life and career of innovator Montgomery Clift who, despite creating the style used by Marlon Brando and James Dean, is virtually forgotten today.  

Learn about Joseph Cotten's path to fame, his friendship with one of the greatest film makers ever and his quest for recognition that would never happen.  

Actor Richard Widmark made a splash in Hollywood with his first role but what do we really know about him?  Let's find out who Richard really was while detailing some of his best film roles and performances. 

Peter O'Toole is one of the most interesting characters from the Golden Age of Hollywood.  Learn about his crazy antics and listen to some hilarious interviews.  

Mae West was the original blonde bombshell and way ahead of her time.  She was a pioneer for women in the 1930s and also fought to promote black entertainers.   There is far more to Mae than just sex!

Learn about the life and career of possibly the greatest American actor ever.  Fredric March starred in some of the greatest films ever made yet is relatively unknown today. 

Did classic actor George Sanders actually kill a man?  Was in involved in a counterfeit money ring?  This podcast contains this and much more about George Sanders' rather bizarre life.   

The bizarre scandals that followed The Great Lover, silent film star Rudolph Valentino throughout his life and career leading to his untimely death.  Was Rudy cursed?

As Lillian moves away from her mentor, she is suddenly faced with crooked people who cause great scandal for her as well as unfair treatment with the great MGM studio.  

In Lillian Gish Part I we learn about her working childhood and the strange circumstances that would introduce her to the most influential and important man in her life.  We also take a look at her film beginning and her rise to stardom. 

Trevor Howard, classic film actor from the Golden Age of Hollywood.  A continuation from Part I discussing his Hollywood rise, his issues with a certain superstar and films later in his career.  

Trevor Howard was a British classic film actor from the The Golden Age of Hollywood.  Learn about his tragic childhood and his rise to fame.