In 1931, William began as contract player at Warner and quickly became star during the ‘Pre-Code’ period.
Oscar Actors: Lawrence, Jennifer–“I get Why the Public Rejected My personality”
October 28, 2025 by
I Lose Control Over My Craft When I Have to Do Press for a Movie–Jennifer Lawrence
Directors: Kaufman, Philip–Social Background, Career, Awards (Cum Advantage, Emmy)
October 27, 2025 by
Philip Kaufman is the honoree of the 2025 Career Achievement Award from LAFCA, of which I’ve been a member since 1991 and a three-year president, 1996-1999.
0 Oscar Directors: Van Sant, Gus–“Dead Man’s Wire”–Comeback in 7 Years
October 26, 2025 by
Gus Van Sant on His Comeback Filmm, ‘Dead Man’s Wire’, and Unintentional Movies Earl Gibson III/Deadline “I think a lot of the films I’ve made, even unintentionally, have been based on real things,” Van Sant says. “I’ve always been drawn to what makes people do what they do.” Dead Man’s Wire, Van Sant’s latest film, […]
Death in Hollywood: Murray, James (1901-1936), “The Crowd”–Suicide at 35
October 26, 2025 by
Upon its premiere in March 1928, The Crowd was critical and commercial success and Murray’s performance was lauded by critics and the public.





