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"The History of Hollywood" is a new podcast hosted by legendary film & TV historian Marc Wanamaker.Marc Wanamaker is recognized around the world as one of the leading historians of Los Angeles, Hollywood, and the Motion Picture and Television Industries. Marc has been a foremost authority in the areas of film production, exhibition, and research for several decades. He has been the featured expert on numerous television shows and documentaries and is the author of several best selling books. Marc has served as a technical advisor and consultant on numerous major motion pictures, including,“Chaplin” with Robert Downey Jr. , “My Favorite Year” with Peter O’Toole, “LA Confidential” with Russell Crowe , “One Upon a Time in Hollywood” with Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio, as well as for television shows such as “NCIS Los Angeles” and many many more. Recorded at Sunset Gower Studios, Hollywood, CAWritten by Marc WanamakerCreated & Produced by Christopher Ewing

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    • Dec 15, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 15m AVG DURATION
    • 6 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from The History of Hollywood with Marc Wanamaker

    NEW EPISODE! "First Japanese Movie Star in Hollywood - Sessue Hayakawa"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2024 10:14


    In this episode of "The History of Hollywood with Marc Wanamaker", Marc tells us about the first Japanese movie star in Hollywood, Sessue Hayakawa."The History of Hollywood with Marc Wanamaker"Taped at Hang On to the Dream Theatre, Hollywood, CAWritten by Marc WanamakerCreated & Produced by Christopher EwingFor more information about Marc, and his extensive collection of Hollywood books and photos, go to www.BisonArchives.com.For more information about the show, go to www.PovertyRowStudios.TV.

    NEW EPISODE! "First Black Filmmaker in Hollywood, Noble Johnson"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 8:16


    In this episode of "The History of Hollywood with Marc Wanamaker", Marc tells us about the first black filmmaker in Hollywood, Noble Johnson."The History of Hollywood with Marc Wanamaker"Taped at Hang On to the Dream Theatre, Hollywood, CAWritten by Marc WanamakerCreated & Produced by Christopher EwingFor more information about Marc, and his extensive collection of Hollywood photos, go to www.BisonArchives.com.For more information about the show, go to www.PovertyRowStudios.TV.

    NEW EPISODE! "The World's First Female Filmmaker: Alice Guy Blaché"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2023 6:48


    In this episode of "The History of Hollywood with Marc Wanamaker", Marc tells us about the world's first female filmmaker, Alice Guy Blaché"."The History of Hollywood with Marc Wanamaker"Taped at Hang On to the Dream Theatre, Hollywood, CAWritten by Marc WanamakerCreated & Produced by Christopher Ewing For more information about Marc, and his extensive collection of Hollywood photos, go to www.BisonArchives.com.For more information about the show, go to www.PovertyRowStudios.TV.

    "The Original Female Action Stars of Film"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 13:39


    Thanks to stunt doubles and special effects, stars today appear on the big screen doing some amazing stunts, but in the early days of Hollywood, stars had to do their own stunts.  No greenscreen.  No CGI special effects.In this episode of "The History of Hollywood with Marc Wanamaker", Marc introduces us to 4 true pioneers of film;  female stars of early Hollywood who wowed movie audiences while performing their own stunts!  Whether they were riding on the backs of horses, or on the wings of airplanes, these incredible women are the original female action stars of film; Florence Laurence, Helen Gibson, Helen Holmes and Ruth Roland.  The stunts they did were nothing short of amazing, and their legacy lives on forever!"The History of Hollywood with Marc Wanamaker"Taped at Sunset Gower Studios, Hollywood, CAWritten by Marc WanamakerCreated & Produced by Christopher Ewing  For more information about Marc, and his extensive collection of Hollywood photos, go to www.BisonArchives.com.For more information about the show, go to www.PovertyRowStudios.TV.     

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    "The Three Stooges Hollywood Filming Locations"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2021 40:27


    If you are a fan of “The Three Stooges”, then this is a must-hear episode of “The History of Hollywood with Marc Wanamaker”!  In this episode, film historian Marc Wanamaker chats with fellow historian Jim Pauley, author of the book, “The Three Stooges Hollywood Filming Locations”, who shares how he found some of the most popular locations seen in the shorts.  During the show, you will also hear some fun behind-the-scenes stories, such as:- Where is the actual location of the “Stooges Steps”, the huge flight of stairs the Stooges needed to climb to deliver ice?  - Which supporting actors appeared in the most The Three Stooges shorts?- Which Stooge was the most beloved among the cast and crew?And much, much, more!For more information, go to www.PovertyRowStudios.TV.For more information about Marc, or to view his extensive collection of Hollywood photos, go to www.BisonArchives.com.Taped at Sunset Gower Studios, Hollywood, CAWritten by Marc WanamakerCreated & Produced by Christopher Ewing  

    The History of Hollywood with Marc Wanamaker (Premier Episode)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2021 14:24


    Welcome to the premier episode of the podcast “The History of Hollywood with Marc Wanamaker”.Marc Wanamaker is recognized around the world as one of the leading historians of Los Angeles, Hollywood, and the Motion Picture and Television Industries. Marc has been a foremost authority in the areas of film production, exhibition, and research for several decades. He has been the featured expert on numerous television shows and documentaries and is the author of several best selling books. Marc has served as a technical advisor and consultant on numerous major motion pictures, including, “Chaplin” with Robert Downey Jr. , “My Favorite Year” with Peter O'Toole, “LA Confidential” with Russell Crowe , “One Upon a Time in Hollywood” with Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio, as well as for television shows such as “NCIS Los Angeles” and many, many more.  For more information, go to www.PovertyRowStudios.TV.For more information about Marc, or to view his extensive collection of Hollywood photos, go to www.BisonArchives.com. Taped at Sunset Gower Studios, Hollywood, CAWritten by Marc WanamakerCreated & Produced by Christopher Ewing“The History of Hollywood with Marc Wanamaker” is brought to you by Audible.  With over 180,000 audio book titles, from New Releases to Best Sellers, you can listen to Audible on your computer,  iPhone, Android, or Kindle, whenever and wherever you want!Plus, just for being a listener of “The History of Hollywood with Marc Wanamaker”, our friends at Audible are giving you a FREE audiobook of your choice, and a 30-day free trial of their service!  To get your free audio book, just go to www.AudibleTrial.com/The HistoryOfHollywood!

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