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The Lives and Styles of Old Hollywood
Kate Westworth
134 episodes
5 days ago
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 fascinating backstories of the women who captured the hearts and imaginations of audiences around the world and those that created them. From the glamour and glitz of the silver screen to the grit and determination that drove them to succeed, I uncover the true essence of what made these women so unique and inspiring. Join me as I take a journey through the lives of Hollywood's Golden Era actresses and discover the timeless styles that continue to captivate us to this day.
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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 fascinating backstories of the women who captured the hearts and imaginations of audiences around the world and those that created them. From the glamour and glitz of the silver screen to the grit and determination that drove them to succeed, I uncover the true essence of what made these women so unique and inspiring. Join me as I take a journey through the lives of Hollywood's Golden Era actresses and discover the timeless styles that continue to captivate us to this day.
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The Lives and Styles of Old Hollywood
Peter Ustinov
Peter Ustinov was a genius in many ways - he spoke multiple languages fluently, was an accomplished writer, screenwriter, director, producer, actor, as well as set and costume designer. On top of that, he was also politically active and entertained his friends and audiences with his charming stories, his wit and his curious insight into the human condition.
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5 days ago
22 minutes

The Lives and Styles of Old Hollywood
Robert Mitchum
Robert Mitchum is regarded by some as one of the finest actors of the Golden Age of Hollywood, is on the list of the greatest male stars of classic American cinema and has also been called one of the three „most important actors in film history“ next to Cary Grant and Barbara Stanwyck. But, he actually has quite the life story, so let’s start.
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1 week ago
20 minutes

The Lives and Styles of Old Hollywood
James Cagney
James Cagney was and is one of the most successful and best-known Hollywood actors. His story is also one of perseverance, dedication and hard work, of fails and successes as well as of friendship and social responsibility.
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2 weeks ago
37 minutes

The Lives and Styles of Old Hollywood
Bessie Love
This episode covers the life of Hollywood's first musical comedy star - Bessie Love. Her life is a lesson in grit and perseverance, in the importance of self-believe
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3 weeks ago
14 minutes

The Lives and Styles of Old Hollywood
Marlon Brando
Dive deep into the interesting life of Marlon Brando. From his childhood to his stage performance, screen debut and magnetic movie performances right through to his private and sometimes troubled life - this episode covers it all and shines a light onto one of the greatest actors of all times.
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1 month ago
40 minutes

The Lives and Styles of Old Hollywood
Luise Rainer
This episodes covers the life and style of Old Hollywood actress Luise Rainer - the only German actress to receive two Academy Awards as Best Actress consecutively. She was one of the greatest stars and dropped out of show business early.
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1 month ago
25 minutes

The Lives and Styles of Old Hollywood
Gary Cooper
The podcast episode dives into the life and style of Old Hollywood legend Gary Cooper, his movie career, his personality, his image and style as well as his personal affairs.
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1 month ago
36 minutes

The Lives and Styles of Old Hollywood
Katy Jurado
This episode is on Katy Jurado, the first Latin American actress to be nominated for an Academy Award as Best Supporting Actress. She was also the first Latin American actress to win a Golden Globe Award.
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1 month ago
15 minutes

The Lives and Styles of Old Hollywood
Jennifer Jones
Jennifer Jones was a five time Academy Award nominee and received an Academy Award as well as a Golden Globe for Best Actress.
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2 months ago
11 minutes

The Lives and Styles of Old Hollywood
John Wayne
John Wayne was the American Hero and to most everybody the embodiment of the USA. He starred in 179 movies throughout his career and was named one of the 25 greatest male stars of classic American cinema by the American Film Institute in 1999.
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2 months ago
26 minutes

The Lives and Styles of Old Hollywood
Shirley MacLaine
Actress Shirley MacLaine has been around since the last days of the studio system and had her last acting credit to date in 2022’s American Dreamer opposite Peter Dinklage.
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2 months ago
19 minutes

The Lives and Styles of Old Hollywood
Florence Lawrence
Before Mary Pickford, there was fellow Canadian Florence Lawrence, who is often referred to as the „first movie star“.
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2 months ago
13 minutes

The Lives and Styles of Old Hollywood
John Gilbert
He was „The Great Lover“ after Valentino died and one of the most successful leading men in the era of silent movies.
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2 months ago
14 minutes

The Lives and Styles of Old Hollywood
Janet Gaynor
Janet Gaynor was the first recipient of the Academy Award for Best Actress in 1929. She was also the only actress who ever won an Oscar for multiple film roles at the same time.
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3 months ago
19 minutes

The Lives and Styles of Old Hollywood
Joanne Woodward
Joanne Woodward is an Academy Award winning actress, a TV producer, director and actress and was the wife to Hollywood beau Paul Newman for 50 years.
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3 months ago
11 minutes

The Lives and Styles of Old Hollywood
Jetta Goudal
Jetta Gouda is an outlier of some sorts as she is a grand example for image, but also how image can backfire without your own doings, and how the patriarchy and the movie industry in particular held extreme power over women performers.
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3 months ago
22 minutes

The Lives and Styles of Old Hollywood
Ann Sheridan
Ann Sheridan was much more than just Hollywood’s glamorous and sexy “Oomph Girl.” She was also a talented actress who captivated audiences with her vibrant personality and acting style opposite some of the biggest stars of the time like James Cagney, Bette Davis, Humphrey Bogart, Cary Grant, and Errol Flynn.
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3 months ago
26 minutes

The Lives and Styles of Old Hollywood
Jean Simmons
I got to know Jean Simmons first as Patrick Swayze’s characters mother Clarissa Main in North and South. Later I dreamt about becoming her iconic and flamboyant character in the Cary Grant movie The Grass is Greener.
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4 months ago
13 minutes

The Lives and Styles of Old Hollywood
Maria Montez
Maria Montez was a Dominican actress that gained extraordinary fame in Hollywood in the 1940s, she was called „Caribbean Cyclone“ or „Tempestuous Montez“, knew how to behave like a star and became one of the famed „Queens of Technicolor“. One lady you definitely need to know.
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4 months ago
20 minutes

The Lives and Styles of Old Hollywood
Nina Mae McKinney
Nina Mae McKinney was dubbed the „Black Garbo“ during her days in Hollywood, she was the first African American performer to sign a five-year contract with MGM in 1929
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4 months ago
12 minutes

The Lives and Styles of Old Hollywood
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 fascinating backstories of the women who captured the hearts and imaginations of audiences around the world and those that created them. From the glamour and glitz of the silver screen to the grit and determination that drove them to succeed, I uncover the true essence of what made these women so unique and inspiring. Join me as I take a journey through the lives of Hollywood's Golden Era actresses and discover the timeless styles that continue to captivate us to this day.