Kate Westworth

The Lives and Styles of Old Hollywood

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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 actresse...

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Kate Westworth

Episodes

Gene Kelly 07.08.2024 24:13

Next to Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly was the other great dancer of Hollywood.

Kay Francis 31.07.2024 21:39

Kay Francis was once the highest-paid and most successful female star of Hollywood.

Gene Tierney 24.07.2024 18:32

Gene Tierney was hailed for her great beauty and is deemed by some the most underrated actress of the Golden Era of Hollywood.

Gregory Peck 17.07.2024 22:44

Gregory Peck has been named the 12th greatest male star of Classic Hollywood Cinema by the American Film Institute.

Rosalind Russell 10.07.2024 17:15

Rosalind Russell has captured the audiences’ hearts with her rememberable roles of courageous women.

Colleen Moore 03.07.2024 15:08

Colleen Moore was one of the defining style icons and actresses of the roaring twenties.

Loretta Young 26.06.2024 17:12

Loretta Young was not only one of the most beautiful Hollywood stars, she also was a trailblazer on TV.

Irene Dunne 19.06.2024 20:34

Irene Dunne was nicknamed the First Lady of Hollywood because of her elegance and style.

Mary Astor 12.06.2024 25:04

Academy Award winning actress Mary Astor’s Hollywood career spanned four decades and she was valued by critics and audiences alike.

Anna May Wong 05.06.2024 24:50

Anna May Wong was the first Chinese American film star as well as the first Chinese American actress to gain international recognition.

Alla Nazimova 29.05.2024 17:07

Alla Nazimova was once one of the most powerful women in Hollywood.

Veronica Lake 22.05.2024 19:06

Veronica Lake was one of the most recognizable actresses of the Original Old Hollywood film noir.

Nita Naldi 15.05.2024 17:55

Nita Naldi was a silent film actress, frequent partner to Valentino and - after Theda Bara - another famous Hollywood vamp.

Rudolph Valentino 08.05.2024 23:37

Rudolph Valentino was the first and biggest heartthrob of Hollywood.

William Powell 01.05.2024 12:38

William Powell is one half of the most prolific pairing in Hollywood history and an accomplished and lauded actor of Old Hollywood.

Myrna Loy 24.04.2024 28:58

Myrna Loy acted in 129 movies, formed with co-star William Powell the most prolific pairing in Hollywood history and received an Honorary Academy Award in 1991.

Lana Turner 17.04.2024 26:14

Lana Turner is a screen legend and a popular culture icon of Hollywood glamour.

Charlie Chaplin 10.04.2024 42:37

Charlie Chaplin is known around the world and the most popular figure of (Old) Hollywood.

Norma Shearer 03.04.2024 21:22

Norma Shearer is one of the most important film actresses of classic Hollywood cinema according to the American Film Institute.

Doris Day 27.03.2024 21:04

Doris Day was America’s sweetheart - but before she became a shining star in Hollywood, she was a successful touring singer.

Fred Astaire 20.03.2024 23:02

Fred Astaire is probably the best-known musical performer of all of Hollywood.

Ginger Rogers 13.03.2024 16:36

Ginger Rogers is famously known as the dance partner of Fred Astaire.