Podcasts about Barbara Payton

“OLD HOLLYWOOD's TOXIC TRIANGLE” - 5/19/2025 (088) Hollywood in the mid-20th century was a world of glitz and glamour, a realm where dreams could be made or destroyed in an instant. It was an era when the silver screen crafted illusions of romance and perfection, yet behind the scenes, the personal lives of its stars often unraveled into chaos, scandal, and tragedy. Few stories exemplify this dark side of Hollywood better than the volatile love triangle involving actress BARBARA PEYTON and actors FRANCHOT TONE and TOM NEAL. What began as a passionate romance descended into obsession, violence, and ultimate ruin—forever marking the three as cautionary tales of unchecked desire and self-destruction. In this episode, we explore this explosive love triangle and its aftermath. SHOW NOTES:  AVA GARDNER MUSEUM: If you would like to make a donation to help support the Ava Gardner Museum in Smithfield, N.C. (Ava'a hometown!), please click on the following link: https://ava-gardner-museum.myshopify.com/products/donations Sources: Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye: The Barbara Payton Story (2012), by John O'Dowd; I Am Not Ashamed (1963), by Barbara Payton; “Tone, Payton, & Neal: Hollywood's Most Toxic Triangle,” January 29, 2022, by Burt Kearns, legsville.com; “Blazing Blonde Bombshell: Barbara Payton's Boulevard of Broken Dreams,” January 6, 2021, by Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair; “The Bottle and Barbara Payton,” November 16, 2018, Travelanche.com; “Notes From The Unashamed,” May 19, 2016, by Kim Morgan, sunsetgun.com; Wikipedia.com; TCM.com; IBDB.com; IMDBPro.com; Movies Mentioned:  Once More My Darling (1949), starring Robert Montgomery & Ann Blyth; Trapped (1949), starring Lloyd Bridges & Barbara Payton; Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye (1950), starring James Cagney & Barbara Payton;  Dallas (1950), starring Gary Cooper, Ruth Roman, Steve Cochran, & Barbara Payton; Only The Valiant (1951), starring Gregory Peck & Barbara Payton; Dancing Lady (1933), starring Clark Gable, Joan Crawford, & Franchot Tone; Mutiny on the Bounty (1935), starring Clark Gable, Charles Laughton, & Franchot Tone; Detour (1945), starring Tom Neal & Ann Savage; Another Thin Man (1939), starring William Powell & Myrna Loy; Crime, Inc (1945), starring Tom Neal & Martha Tilton; Blonde Alibi (1946), starring Tom Neal & Martha O'Driscoll; I Shot Billy The Kid (1950), starring Don “Red” Barry, Robert Lowery, & Tom Neal; The Great Jesse James Raid (1953), starring Tom Neal & Barbara Payton; --------------------------------- http://www.airwavemedia.com Please contact sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I discuss the career of Tom Neal.Thomas Carroll Neal Jr. (January 28, 1914 – August 7, 1972) was an American actor and successful amateur boxer best known for his co-starring role in the critically lauded film Detour, for having a widely publicized affair with actress Barbara Payton, and for later being convicted and imprisoned for involuntary manslaughter. Doug Hess is the host.

Wes and Nick watch The Bride of the Gorilla and comment on this crazy jungle movie. Plot: Deep in the South American jungle plantation manager Barney Chavez (Raymond Burr) kills his elderly employer to get to his beautiful wife (Barbara Payton). However, an old native witch witnesses the crime and puts a curse on Barney, who soon after finds himself turning nightly into a rampaging gorilla. But is his transformation real or is it all in his head?Support the show:

Lights! Camera! Scandal! Iconic downtown comedienne Ruby McCollister travels back in time with us to the halcyon days of the studio system, for infamous screen siren Barbara Payton, and her no-holds-barred memoir “I Am Not Ashamed.” From her five marriages to making $10k a week, the invention of e-girls, proto-butch theory, roach-infested apartments on Sunset and the world we leave behind, this is no cautionary tale—this is real life, baby!Subscribe here: patreon.com/cbcthepod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

James Cagney and Barbara Payton, in a solid Film Noir. Don't miss Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye (1950). It holds up against White Heat (1949) The Coyote's Tale, a noir mystery by John Cornelison is available on Amazon in paperback and on Kindle Support the show with a purchase from Merch SPREAD THE WORD! If you enjoyed this episode head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe! Click here to subscribe via Apple Podcast Find us at: Libsyn Page; Ganna Amazon Music Spotify Radiodotcom JioSaavn We would love to get your feedback! Email jec@classicmovierev.com Read more at classicmovierev.com

In this episode we talk with John O'Dowd about his new book, “Barbara Payton: A Life In Pictures.” We talk about the great photos of Barbara. We also talk about the life, loves, and movies of Barbara. The book contains hundreds of photos and there is a link below. Thanks for listening!

In her second starring role, Barbara Payton not only holds her own against a leading man with 20 years of experience, she also manages to steal scenes with James Cagney. Barbara's character Holiday might appear to submit to commands such as the blood curdling 'make me a sandwich' but she also throws everything at him except the kitchen table. Barbara Payton is more than the tabloid coverage which sensationalised her sex life and struggle with addiction. She had a rebel spirit that put the Hollywood wolves on notice.

We discuss the rise and fall of up and coming starlet, Barbara Payton, and her memoir, I Am Not Ashamed See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A recently restored Film Noir fearing a very young Lloyd Bridges as a tough criminal and Barbara Payton as his lovely girlfriend. Enjoy a counterfeiting caper in Trapped (1949).  SPREAD THE WORD! If you enjoyed this episode head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe! We would love to get your feedback! Email jec@classicmovierev.com Click here to subscribe via iTunes Read more at classicmovierev.com 

Barbara Payton is a sultry, Detroit rock singer/songwriter with a soulful, bluesy voice. Recognized as one of Detroit’s most powerful and engaging live performers, Barbara has rocked stages, festivals, arenas and private listening rooms for more than 25 years. In addition to her solo career, Barbara has toured as a background singer for both Bob Seger and Kid Rock. But Barbara is so much more than this bio. She is thoughtful, articulate, honest and open about her life, the growth she has dedicated to, loss, pain, parenting aging adults, reclaiming her life and what it means to her to be living more wakefully. We talk about the trappings of religion, what it was like to come out, being a local lesbian icon for decades and the role the Salvation Army played in her life. I think you love her more than ever after this deep & stirring conversation. I know I do. http://barbarapayton.com/Detroit Event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cadieux-cafe-presents-barbara-payton-with-kurzawa-group-zeppelin-tribute-tickets-80709547429?ref=eios&fbclid=IwAR0EDc7Hh-X_eVn4ahFS_l4SJPcuAnxb72AL56RPpKXj_iEw1hceoFd8iMsSalvation Army LGBQT statement:https://salvationarmynorth.org/northern/lgbt-statement/?fbclid=IwAR1JkmejHxzltLT-IQltAyaa4Qz-dIefFWlzPWqrdYgCa-rT-XSxfwIT-so

Barbara Lee Payton's dream was to be a Hollywood star. Sadly, her life would be overshadowed by her stormy love life; subsequently she died at the age of 39 after living as a Skid Row prostitute for the last 7 years of her life.  Find Jess @RHOWestside (http://www.twitter.com/RHOWestside) on Twitter and @realhousewifeofthewestside (http://www.instagram.com/realhousewifeofthewestside) on Instagram If you enjoyed this episode, you may want to read about the original vintage beauty contests on SipandShinePodcast.com (https://sipandshinepodcast.com/hipstoric-lists//beauty-contests) Follow Sip & Shine Podcast on Social Media Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/sipshinepod Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/sipshinepod Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/sipshinepod More Episodes & Information sipandshinepodcast.com (http://www.sipandshinepodcast.com/) If you left a positive review, screen shot & send your address to admin@sipandshinepodcast.com (mailto:admin@sipandshinepodcast.com) Comments/Theories on topics (nice ones), ideas for show or guest suggestions carrie@sipandshinepodcast.com (mailto:carrie@sipandshinepodcast.com) This episode in general may contain certain copyrighted works that were not specifically authorized to be used by the copyrighted holder(s), but which we believe in good faith are protected by general law and the fair use doctrine for one or more of the purposes of criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship or research. References for this Unscholarly Podcast https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbara_Payton https://www.thevintagenews.com/2019/03/13/barbara-payton/ https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/former-50s-star-barbara-payton-endured-a-tragic-downfall-involving-drug-abuse-alcoholism https://reelrundown.com/celebrities/Barbara-Payton-A-Sad-True-Tale-of-Hollywood

This episode brought to you by bad medical advice.Lisa uncovers the dark and unresolved story of Larry Ray, the dad who crashed at a college house and started a cult.Whitney dishes on Barbara Payton, Hollywood's fastest rise and fall and fall and fall.Carina unravels a complicated tale about body snatching in Cincinnati. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Part 2 of my talk with author John O'Dowd about his new book Barbara Payton: A Life In Pictures..   I talk to author and my friend John O'Dowd on his new book Barbara Payton: Her Life In Pictures. It's a wonderful book. Lots of never before scene photos. It starts with Barbra's birth and ends at her very sad demise at the age of 39. We go through chapter by chapter talking about Barbara's films and interludes with men. WE talk her very loyal son John Lee Payton and so much more. We both believe Barbara did everything to herself but that she was mentally ill. Barbara had some serious demons. Get a cup of java or glass wine and listen to the story of the  fascinating and tragic life of Barbara Payton..Thanks so much to my friend John O'Dowd. John definitely knows his Barbara. He wrote an amazing biography and had her families blessings called Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye: The Barbara Payton story. Along with Barbara Payton Her Life in pictures. You can get both books on amazon. Kiss tomorrow Goodbye, hopefully becomes a movie soon . Here is Johns author page from Amazon; https://www.amazon.com/John-ODowd/e/B01LT5XUAG?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1548092765&sr=1-1 Mostly thanks so much to the listeners. I so appreciate it. I have some fun guests coming up.  Grace​xoxo Please follow me on facebook  I post a lot of classic movie photo's and stories. www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown​I also have a page in Pinterest of course called True Stories Of Tinseltown.  www.trustoriesoftinseltown.podbean.com You can listen to all my podcasts on iTunes, Spotify, podbean app, I heart radio and a few other places.     

I talk to author and my friend John O'Dowd on his new book Barbara Payton: Her Life In Pictures. It's a wonderful book. Lots of never before scene photos. It starts with Barbra's birth and ends at her very sad demise at the age of 39. We go through chapter by chapter talking about Barbara's films and interludes with men. WE talk her very loyal son John Lee Payton and so much more. We both believe Barbara did everything to herself but that she was mentally ill. Barbara had some serious demons. Get a cup of java or glass wine and listen to the story of the  fascinating and tragic life of Barbara Payton..Thanks so much to my friend John O'Dowd. John definitely knows his Barbara. He wrote an amazing biography and had her families blessings called Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye: The Barbara Payton story. Along with Barbara Payton Her Life in pictures. You can get both books on amazon. Kiss tomorrow Goodbye, hopefully becomes a movie soon . Here is Johns author page from Amazon; https://www.amazon.com/John-ODowd/e/B01LT5XUAG?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1548092765&sr=1-1Mostly thanks so much to the listeners. I so appreciate it. I have some fun guests coming up.  Grace​xoxoPlease follow me on facebook  I post a lot of classic movie photo's and stories. www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown​I also have a page in Pinterest of course called True Stories Of Tinseltown. www.trustoriesoftinseltown.podbean.comYou can listen to all my podcasts on iTunes, Spotify, podbean app, I heart radio and a few other places. 

Barbara Payton was a beautiful, promising young actress before she self-destructed in a fog of drugs, alcohol and illicit affairs.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In our Joan Crawford series, we talked about Barbara Payton as the young, troubled third wife of Crawford’s ex Franchot Tone, whose inability to choose between Tone and another actor brought all three of them down into tabloid Hell. Today, we revisit Payton’s story, and expand it, to explore her rise to quasi-fame, and the slippery slope that reduced her from “most likely to succeed” to informal prostitution, to formal prostitution, and finally to a way-too-early grave.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

By the mid-1930s, Joan Crawford was very, very famous, and negotiating both an affair with Clark Gable (her most frequent co-star and the only male star of her stature), and a new marriage to Franchot Tone, who, like Joan’s first husband, was an actor who was not quite on her level of stardom. Crawford’s marriage to Tone would span the back half of the decade, as Crawford’s stardom peaked, and then began its first decline. Today we’ll talk about that, and then we’ll tell a story about what happened to Franchot Tone after Joan Crawford - particularly, the strange love triangle he entered into in the 1950s, with the gorgeous but self-destructive starlet Barbara Payton at its center. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

U.S. Treasury Department agents go after a ring of counterfeiters.Director: Richard FleischerWriters: Earl Felton (story), George Zuckerman (story)Stars: Lloyd Bridges, Barbara Payton, John Hoyt - via IMDB https://archive.org/details/Trapped_

The owner of a plantation in the jungle marries a beautiful woman. Shortly afterward, he is plagued by a strange voodoo curse which transforms him into a gorilla.Director: Curt SiodmakWriter: Curt SiodmakStars: Barbara Payton, Lon Chaney Jr., Raymond Burr - via IMDBhttps://archive.org/details/bride_of_a_gorilla

Bride Of A Gorilla 1951 Deep in the South American jungle plantation manager Barney Chavez (Raymond Burr) kills his elderly employer in order to get to his beautiful wife (Barbara Payton). However, an old native witch witnesses the crime and puts a curse on Barney, who soon after finds himself turning nightly into a rampaging gorilla. But is his transformation real or is it all in his head? Written by Jeremy Lunt {durlinlunt@acadia.net} In the Amazonian jungle, Barney Chavez manages a plantation for Klaas Van Gelder. He's also in love with the man's beautiful wife, Dina. Soon after killing Van Gelder so he and Dina an marry, he also spurns the native girl with whom he had been having an affair. To exact revenge, the Van Gelder's old housekeeper drugs Chavez to ensure that the new marriage will be a short one.