The Hollywood Blacklist was a list of entertainment professionals suspected of having Communist beliefs, leading to the end of many careers. It began in the 1930s and was enforced by the House Un-American Activities Committee. The blacklist affected not only Hollywood but also screenwriters, musicians, and minor actors. It was applied on and off and […]
The 1927 war film Wings, which features a partially nude Clara Bow and the first on-screen kiss between two men, won the first Best Picture Oscar. The film was seen as a recruiting tool by the US War Department and many involved had served as wartime pilots. Wings is one of three films to win […]
Famous individuals with significant experience in entertainment can apply for a terrazzo pink marble star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for $30,000. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce selects winners each June, and only the most popular stars are considered. Pets, fictional characters, and some sports stars have stars, but no reality or internet stars […]
Gene Autry has five stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his work in film, television, recording, radio, and live performances. He starred in the first musical Western, Tumbling Tumbleweeds. The Walk of Fame has over 2,300 stars, with an average of 20 added each year. A man is alone among the stars on […]
Geraldine Chaplin, daughter of Charlie Chaplin and Oona O’Neill, has had a successful career in show business, including a Golden Globe nomination for her role in the biopic Chaplin. Charlie Chaplin’s body was kidnapped in 1978 but later found buried in a Swiss cornfield. Geraldine Chaplin has inherited the right genes for success in show […]
Star Wars: A New Hope was translated into Navajo and premiered in Window Rock, Arizona on July 3, 2013. The project was led by Manny Wheeler and utilized the talents of seven main voice actors and 20 supporting voice actors. Translating popular culture works into Navajo helps preserve the language for future generations. Finding Nemo […]
