Here are 10 things you should know about Dorothy Mackaill, born 123 years ago today. She made nearly 70 films by the age of 35 and then retired to a life out of the spotlight. #oldmovies
Here are 10 things you should know about Willie Fung, born 130 years ago today. He was a prolific character actor in silent films and talkies, though he was saddled with the stereotypical roles of the day.
Here are 10 things you should know about Wallis Clark, born 144 years ago today. He enjoyed success in the theatre, in vaudeville, in pictures and television. #oldmovies
Here are 10 things you should know about Joan Bennett, born 116 years ago today. She enjoyed success in the theatre, pictures, radio and television. #oldmovies
Here are 10 things you should know about William Frawley, born 139 years ago today. He enjoyed success in vaudeville, the theatre, pictures, radio and television.
Here are 10 things you should know about Warren Hymer, born 120 years ago today. After a brief stage career, he appeared in more than 125 films over a 20-year movie career.
Here are 10 things you should know about Victor Moore, born 150 years ago today. He enjoyed success in the theatre, vaudeville, Broadway, pictures, radio and television. #oldmovies
We have a new Substack post about an admittedly obscure bit of Hollywood history we've uncovered. You might find it of interest. It's free to read, but please consider subscribing. substack.com/@cladriteradio
Here are 10 things you should know about Zachary Scott, born 112 years ago today. He enjoyed success in the theatre, pictures, radio and television. #oldmovies
Here are 10 things you should know about Edward Arnold, born 136 years ago today. One of Hollywood’s finest character actors, he specialized in playing men of authority, influence and wealth. #oldmovies
Here are 10 things you should know about Chester Morris, born 125 years ago today. Morris enjoyed a successful career in theatre, film, radio and television that spanned more than half a century.
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Happy Valentine's Day! We love all our listeners, followers and—most especially—our Patreon supporters, a group that you can join for as little as $5 a month. You'll be helping to keep our station (and the content we share here) alive and streaming. patreon.com/cladriteradio
Here are 10 things you should know about Florence Rice, born 119 years ago today. After enjoying success on Broadway, she worked steadily in pictures over a brief Hollywood career. #oldmovies
Cladrite Radio is pleased to announce a new sponsor: Pintele, a seven-part weekly podcast from author Noah Diamond, is an exploration of Jewish identity, filled with comedy, tragedy, music & mishegoss. The first chapter is live now, wherever you get your podcasts.
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Here are 10 things you should know about Ludwig Stössel, born 143 years ago today. After a long career in Germany and Austria, he came to the U.S. where he enjoyed success in pictures and on television.
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Cladrite Radio sponsor Mint Theater Co. revives forgotten plays from the 20th century. Last year, the Mint mounted Sally Carson's CROOKED CROSS, a play that still resonates today; now thru 2/22 they're streaming it for free (donate a few bucks when you watch). minttheater.org/production/c...
Here are 10 things you should know about Alan Hale, Sr., born 134 years ago today. He was one of the busiest character actors in film history, appearing in nearly 250 movies in 38 years. #oldmovies
Here are 10 things you should know about Brian Donlevy, born 125 years ago today. He enjoyed success in the theatre, pictures, radio and television. #oldmovies
Here are 10 things you should know about Charles Ruggles, born 140 years ago today. He enjoyed a career that spanned more than six decades in the theatre, pictures, radio and television. #oldmovies
Here are 10 things you should know about James Craig, born 114 years ago today. He enjoyed success in the theatre, pictures, radio and television.
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Some years ago, Cladrite Radio founder Brett Leveridge appeared on the public radio show This American Life. One of the shows he was on, “The Kindness of Strangers,” is airing again this weekend. We’re told it’ll be featured on their podcast too. Give it a listen—we think you’ll enjoy it.
Here are 10 things you should know about Mary Carlisle, born 112 years ago today. She was never a A-list star, but over a 14-year career, she made her mark on Hollywood. #oldmovies
Here are 10 things you should know about Frank Albertson, born 117 years ago today. He was a busy character actor (and occasional leading man) in the theatre, pictures, radio and television. #oldmovies
Here are 10 things you should know about Percy Helton, born 132 years ago today. The prolific character actor enjoyed a stage, film and television career that spanned 65 years. #oldmovies
Here are 10 things you should know about John Ireland, born 112 years ago today. He enjoyed success in the theatre, pictures and television.
Here are 10 things you should know about Ernst Lubitsch, born 134 years ago today. The phrase "the Lubitsch Touch" was not just hype; he was a true giant of cinema.
Here are 10 things you should know about Donna Reed, born 105 years ago today. In a 45-year career, she enjoyed success in pictures, radio and television.
Here are 10 things you should know about Dolores Moran, born 100 years ago today. Her Hollywood career was brief but not without its highlights.
Here are 10 things you should know about Dan Duryea, born 119 years ago today. He worked steadily in theatre, pictures, radio and television, making his mark by playing bad guys.
Here are 10 things you should know about J. Carrol Naish, born 130 years ago today. The prolific and versatile character actor was renowned for the wide range of nationalities he portrayed.
