Stars of the Golden Age: An Old Hollywood Podcast

NATALIE WOOD: The little girl who's childhood was stripped away so she could fulfill her mother's dreams of her being a star. The child star who made the difficult transition from a successful childhood acting career to a successful adult acting career. And a woman who's life was cut tragically short. This episode is dedicated to Natalie's childhood... the years before stardom, the...

Dick Van Dyke : In celebration of his 100th birthday, this episode dives into the long, remarkable life of this one-of-a-kind TV and film legend. He gave the world iconic beloved characters, and he is a role model for positivity and humanitarianism. 100 years of greatness, and he doesn't seem to be ready to stop quite yet. Happy Birthday, Dick Van Dyke! BONUS CONTENT: https://patreon.com/Stars...

Edward G. Robinson: A tough guy on the silver screen but a surprisingly different character in his real life. He immigrated to the land of dreams at the turn of the century, and he succeeded at making those big dreams come true. Best yet, he used his success to help others. BONUS CONTENT: https://patreon.com/StarsoftheGoldenAgePodcast MERCH STORE : Stars of the Golden Age Podcast Merch Store | Spr...

Jeanne Crain: A beloved presence on the silver screen in the 1940s and 1950s, Jeanne Crain brought joy to millions. But behind the scenes, her life was often filled with heartache and tragedy. She may have had one of Hollywood's longest-lasting marriages, but that doesn't mean it was easy. Listen now to hear all about it! BONUS CONTENT: https://patreon.com/StarsoftheGoldenAgePodcast?utm_me...

George Burns: Together with his soul mate, Gracie Allen, George Burns provided the world with decades of laughs. He entertained audiences from the age of 7 to 100. The best years of his life and career were spent alongside his comedy partner and wife, Gracie. Their brand of humor and chemistry was beloved by everyone who heard or saw them. They worked their way up the vaudeville circuit, they did...

Thelma Todd (Part Two:) She was one half of one of the funniest comedy duos of the early 1930s and the positive energy behind Thelma Todd's Sidewalk Cafe. She was beautiful, unique, funny, and kind. But she endured unimaginable tragedy in her life, too. Please visit PART ONE before indulging in this episode, where you will hear about her early life, her road to stardom, her film career, and he...

Thelma Todd (Part One:) She was one half of one of the funniest comedy duos of the early 1930s. She was beautiful, unique, funny, and kind. But she endured unimaginable tragedy in her life, too. In this episode, you will hear about her early life, her road to stardom, her film career, and her romances. In part two, you will hear about her life as a proud restauranteur, her tragic death, and the ci...

Boris Karloff: The original Monster of Frankenstein! He departed from the path his family wanted for his life and set forth into the world of acting. But it wouldn't be until he was in his 40s when he saw success and fame. He never lost faith in his dreams, and as a result he went down as one of the most iconic horror stars of all time. SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: https://patreon.com/Starsoft...

Bea Arthur: She built a very successful theater career and transitioned to television in the 1970s and 1980s, starring in two of the most popular shows of those decades... Maude and The Golden Girls. Her talent was strong and her heart was big, and that showed in her generous advocacy work. BONUS CONTENT: https://patreon.com/StarsoftheGoldenAgePodcast Episode Sources: Lifetime Intimate Portrait of...

Theda Bara: Part Two Please listen to Part One before listening to this episode. In this episode, you will hear about the second half of Theda Bara's silent film career and what her life held after it was over, including the legacy she left behind. BONUS CONTENT: https://patreon.com/StarsoftheGoldenAgePodcast Episode Source: A book titled Vamp: The Rise and Fall of Theda Bara by Eve Golden Ima...

Theda Bara: One of the biggest stars of the silent film era... until she wasn't. In this episode, you will hear about her childhood, the chase to her dreams, her overnight fame, and the careful image the studio curated for her. SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://patreon.com/StarsoftheGoldenAgePodcast Episode Sources: A book titled Vamp: The Rise and Fall of Theda Bara by Eve Golden; rottentomatoes.com;...

This is a special crossover episode with The Wanted Files Podcast. Two shows come together to discuss the life and mystery of Marilyn Monroe. Erin brings you through Marilyn's early life, rise to stardom, struggles, and her last days. A.C. talks about the events of the day of her death and the theories surrounding her death. You can expect a deeper dive of Marilyn's Life from Stars of the...

James Cagney: A kid from a large poor family in turn-of-the century New York City who made it to the big time in Hollywood. In his time there, he continually stood up to the studio and made sure he was being compensated fairly for what he was providing for them. And then he did the same for others. Listen to his story now! PATREON: https://patreon.com/StarsoftheGoldenAgePodcast Episode Sources: A...

RITA HAYWORTH: The Love Goddess... The stunning femme fatale. She was raised in a world of dance and made it big as a huge Hollywood movie star. But she was stripped of choice, love, peace, and her Spanish heritage. Most people probably thought she had it all... but Rita Hayworth never felt she had the simplest things she wanted. RAINN: https://rainn.org/ National Domestic Abuse Hotline: https://w...

MYRNA LOY: One of MGMs biggest stars of the 1930s, Myrna Loy brought a wide range of characters to life on the big screen. But it was her pairings with William Powell in the Thin Man movies that really made her stand out. Aside from her work on the silver screen, Myrna Loy was a fierce advocate for the causes she believed in and held strong her political beliefs. She was a woman who made things ha...

RICKY NELSON: One-fourth of the beloved Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet show, Ricky Nelson grew up in the spotlight. America loved his boyish charm on the family show, and teenage girls went wild for him when he became a pop star as a teenager in the mid-1950s. What may be most talked about, though, is his death. A death that was clouded in misinformation. Listen now to hear Ricky Nelson's s...

SPECIAL EPISODE! This episode is a fun sneak peak into what kind of content you can find in our Stars of the Golden Age Patreon community! Learn all about the history of ocean liner travel, and how the race for speed and luxury impacted transatlantic travel from the mid-1800s through the 1950s. Hear about Cunard, White Star Line, and more... and get a sneak peak into how some of our favorite golde...

GINGER ROGERS (Sensory-Sensitive... no background/transition music added) The story of the dance goddess, Ginger Rogers. Part of the hottest dance duo of Hollywood's golden age. Her childhood was far from typical, and she began working years before adulthood. Her life was devoted to her career, her faith, and her beloved mother. Listen to the story of Ginger Rogers now! If you would like to en...

GINGER ROGERS: The story of the dance goddess, Ginger Rogers. Part of the hottest dance duo of Hollywood's golden age. Her childhood was far from typical, and she began working years before adulthood. Her life was devoted to her career, her faith, and her beloved mother. Listen to the story of Ginger Rogers now! If you would like to enjoy this episode without background/transition music, pleas...

Clark Gable, Part Two (SENSORY-SENSITIVE--no background/transition music) The finale of his story. This episode dives into the success of Gone with the Wind and Clark's life and career afterwards. Visit Part One before enjoying this episode. If you want to hear this same episode with soft musical flare added in to enhance the story, please see Clark Gable PART TWO on the show feed. PATREON: pa...

Clark Gable, Part Two: The finale of his story. This episode dives into the success of Gone with the Wind and Clark's life and career afterwards. Visit Part One before enjoying this episode. PATREON: patreon.com/starsofthegoldenagepodcast Episode Sources: Clark Gable: Portrait of a Misfit by Jane Ellen Wayne; American Legends: The Life of Clark Gable by Charles River Editors; IMDB Image Source...

Clark Gable (Sensory-Sensitive... no background/transition music) Rhett Butler himself! Part one discusses his childhood, early career, and Gone with the Wind. The conclusion of his story is told in part two. PATREON: patreon.com/starsofthegoldenagepodcast Episode Sources: A book titled Clark Gable: Portrait of a Misfit by Jane Ellen Wayne; a book titled Gable & Lombard: A Biography by Warren...

Clark Gable... Rhett Butler himself! Part one discusses his childhood, early career, and Gone with the Wind. The conclusion of his story is told in part two. PATREON: patreon.com/starsofthegoldenagepodcast Episode Sources: A book titled Clark Gable: Portrait of a Misfit by Jane Ellen Wayne; a book titled Gable & Lombard: A Biography by Warren G. Harris; a book titled American Legends: The Life...

JEANNE EAGELS (Sensory-Sensitive--no background/transition music) Stage and film actress Jeanne Eagels made the character of Sadie Thompson in Rain wildly popular on Broadway in the early 1920s. She was a famous stage actress and on her way to being a famous actress on the silver screen. But then everything changed. Listen now to hear her story! PATREON: patreon.com/starsofthegoldenagepodcast Epis...

Stage and film actress Jeanne Eagels made the character of Sadie Thompson in Rain wildly popular on Broadway in the early 1920s. She was a famous stage actress and on her way to being a famous actress on the silver screen. But then everything changed. Listen now to hear her story! PATREON: patreon.com/starsofthegoldenagepodcast Episode Sources: A book titled Jeanne Eagels: A Life Revealed by Eric...