Death in Hollywood: Philipe, Gerard–French Movie Star and Icon, Dead at 36

Gerard Philipe, a prominent French actor appeared in 32 films between 1944 and 1959 (when he died at age 36).

Movie Stars: Allyson, June–Social Background, Career, Awards, Filmography

Allyson’s “girl next door” image was solidified during the mid-1940s when she was paired with actor Van Johnson in six films.

Directors: Auteurs; Directors as Stars; Directors as Marketing Tools (Indie Cinema)

Directors as Auteurs, Stars, Marketing Tools:

Oscar Actors: Tamiroff, Akim (Nominee)–Background, Career, Awards

Research in Progress: Oct 1, 2021 Akim Tamiroff Career Summary: Occupational Inheritance: No Social Class: Race/Ethnicity/Religion: Russia; in Us in late 1920s Family: Education: Training: MAT (Moscow Art Theater) Teacher/Inspirational Figure: Radio Debut: TV Debut: Stage Debut: Broadway Debut: Film Debut: Okay America, 1932; aged 33 Breakthrough Role: The Lives of a Bengal Lancer. 1935; […]

Directors: Women–Background in Dance and Music

Several of the older generation of women directors have come from the worlds of dance and music.