The Columbus Moving Picture Show Podcast

To wrap up the Columbus Moving Picture Show, several attendees share their memories of the convention and Cinevent which came before. Plus, Robert Matzen stops by to give us hope for the future. 

For this mega episode, Steven C. Smith talks about the working relationship of composer Bernard Herrmann and director Alfred Hitchcok. Richard Barrios discusses Bette Davis and her great performances. Bob Bloom presents a biography on Ohio-born Roy Rogers. 

Laura Jerrolds is the author of Laura La Plante: Silent Cinderella and the upcoming publication Marian Nixon: The Nicest Girl in Hollywood. She discusses the careers of these actresses and will do so at the convention in May. Samantha Glasser gives a biography of Columbus native and Oscar-winning screenwriter Donald Ogden Stewart. 

Greta Garbo's great nephew Scott Reisfield talks about his famous relative. He will introduce our screening of Love and present a seminar at the Columbus Moving Picture Show and sign copies of his book. Tyrone Power from Cincinnati, Ohio is profiled. 

Author James Tehrani talks about the process of researching Little Rascals/Our Gang alumni Alfalfa Switzer. The Wexner Center's Dave Filipi talks about this year's Cinema Revival program. 

New York Times best-selling author Scott Eyman talks about his latest book which profiles Joan Crawford. We profile Cincinnati's silent era icon Theda Bara.

Stewart Lee of the Golden Silent Films podcast drops by to give a rundown of the Pittsburgh Silent Film Festival, Joseph Rubin discusses scoring The Phantom of the Opera, and Dennis Barrie talks about curating the Hollwood on the Cuyahoga exhibit at Western Reserve Historical Society's Cleveland History Center. 

We profile actress Louise Beavers who is best known for playing in 1934's Imitation of Life. She struggled to find meaningful roles throughout her career because of her race. Rodney Bowcock recommends a serial. 

Emily Laurance of the Cleveland Silent Film Festival and Colloquium discusses how the event began and which screenings we can look forward to in September. 

Author Christopher Connelly talks about torch singer Helen Morgan, her talent and the difficulties in her life. Samantha profiles Cleveland dancer Eleanore Whitney.

Projectionist Lance Carwile explains how he has been a programming consultant with CAPA and their Summer Movie Series about as long as he has been involved in Cinevent and the Columbus Moving Picture Show. Also we spotlight Dayton's Ralph Byrd. 

Hear what host Samantha Glasser is looking forward to this year at the Columbus Moving Picture Show, plus hear a profile on Canton-born actress Jean Peters. 

Thomas J. Slater talks about the subject of his new book, silent era screenwriter June Mathis, who didn't let her gender stop her from becoming one of the most influential people working in the movies in the 1920s. Her affiliation with Rudolph Valentino boosted him to super stardom.  Serial expert Bob Bloom offers a spotlight on Walter Miller who hailed from Dayton, Ohio.

Randy Skretvedt is a Laurel and Hardy enthusiast who channelled his passion into a fantastic book Laurel and Hardy: The Magic Behind the Movies. He talks about his luck in doing research and the reason why he praises "the boys" over other comedy teams.  See Skretvedt in person at the Columbus Moving Picture Show where he will introduce a digital presentation of rare home movies and newsreel footag...

Richard S. Greene has written books on advertising comedians including Laurel & Hardy, Abbott & Costello, Martin & Lewis, and most recently W.C. Fields. He discusses his passion for movies that began at an early age and his longtime involvement with the Sons of the Desert.

Cleveland author Don Billie discusses his book Margaret Hamilton: From Cleveland OH to the Land of Oz. Samantha profiles character actor Walter Connolly. 

Silent film accompanist group the Invincible Czars tours the country. Josh Robins talks about how they got started and their intent to support the action on screen.  Blanche Mehaffey was a Ziegfeld Girl, a WAMPAS Baby Star and a film actress who hailed from Cincinnati. 

Doris Day was a major star during the Golden Age of Hollywood, and she hailed from Cincinnati, Ohio. Samantha Glasser profiles this bright star and the struggles she experienced in her personal life. 

Michael Schlesinger reflects on his 50 years of Cinevent/Columbus Moving Picture Show and Samantha Glasser profiles author Ruth McKenney, author of My Sister Eileen, who grew up in Cleveland.

Enjoy a Capitolfest recap, an interview with Ed Lorusso who utilizes Kickstarter to release rare silent films, and a spotlight on Columbus-born actor Grant Mitchell. 

As the country turns 250 years old, Ohio will be celebrating its movie heritage with a series of film screenings and festivals focusing on people with Ohio roots. Ohio Goes to the Movies program director Molly Kreuzman discusses the project.  Samantha Glasser spotlights Cincinnati born silent movie actress Marguerite Clark.

What is Samantha Glasser looking forward to at the Columbus Moving Picture Show this month? Plus, Scott Eyman, Nick Santa Maria, Mark Kearney, and Dan Van Neste discuss what they will present in their seminars at the show. 

Author Geoff Dale discusses Shemp Howard, the Three Stooges and Ted Healy in association with his book Much More Than a Stooge: Shemp Howard. He will introduce Malice in the Palace on May 23rd at the convention and Friday will be interviewed in the seminar room with a book signing to follow. 

Author Dan Van Neste discusses his mission to spotlight unheralded stars which resulted in his book The Accidental Star: The Life and Films of Warner Baxter. Van Neste will present a seminar and introduce Shadows in the Night at the Columbus Moving Picture Show in May and sign copies of his book. 

Gene Popa examines the period of time between 1937 and 1940 in Cary Grant's career, a turning point when he became a freelance actor.