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by Erin Carlson
Welcome to Stars of the Golden Age, a podcast about Old Hollywood and the classic film era, where you can learn about the lives of legends from film, music, and the birth of television during Hollywood’s Golden Age and the few years surrounding it. I will dive into the early lives that led to stardom for some of the biggest names in Old Hollywood, and the subsequent lives behind the scenes… and I’ll shine the light on some lesser known names as well. I will talk about their careers, of course, but my main focus is their lives away from the cameras. Join me weekly for Old Hollywood biographies like you've never heard them! Host: Erin Carlson Email: goldenagestars@gmail.com
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- Yesterday44 min
Bette Davis's Advice Column! And 1943 Hollywood Celebrity Gossip... HOT OFF THE PRESS!
Advice from Bette Davis?! YES, PLEASE!! During WWII, Photoplay Magazine handed over the great honor of providing advice to its readers to the one and only Bette Davis. In true Bette Davis style, she is blunt, honest, and real. And by 1943 standards, often very progressive. In this episode, I will read to you some of the questions sent into Photoplay in the summer of 1943, accompanied by Bette's responses.Also in this episode, Cal York's celebrity gossip from the July 1943 issue of Photoplay, and Judy Garland and Olivia de Havilland's Hollywood horoscopes! You don't wanna miss it.Straight from the pages of the July 1943 issue of Photoplay Magazine, I present to you HOT OFF THE PRESS! From Stars of the Golden Age.GRAB FUN BONUS EPISODES!! https://patreon.com/StarsoftheGoldenAgePodcastSource: Photoplay Magazine, July 1943Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
- 2 weeks ago33 min
The Life and Disappearance of Jean Spangler
JEAN SPANGLER: Jean Spangler was a young woman with big dreams who was working hard to fulfil her dreams of Hollywood stardom. Her young adult life was rocky, but she was strong and her future was looking bright... Until the day she disappeared, leaving behind a heartbroken family and one of Old Hollywood's biggest mysteries. Hear the story here in this special crossover episode of Stars of the Golden Age and The Wanted Files.Learn more about the Wanted Files: THE WANTED FILES - HomeSupport Stars of the Golden Age and receive bonus content: https://patreon.com/StarsoftheGoldenAgePodcastEpisode Sources: The Disappearance of Jean Spangler: The History of One of Hollywood’s Most Enduring Unsolved Mystery by Charles River Editors; an episode of Hollywood Chronicles titled The Mystery of Jean Spangler; an episode of Mysteries and Scandals; IMDBImage Source: IMDBAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
- 4 weeks ago41 min
The Landlords of Three's Company (Norman Fell, Audra Lindley, Don Knotts)
Take the journey through the lives of three wonderful actors who helped make the hit 70s sitcom Three's Company extra special... and a whole lot funnier! Norman Fell, Audra Lindley, and Don Knotts (best known as Mr. & Mrs. Roper and Mr. Furley) all had rich careers for decades prior to joining the cast of Three's Company. Listen to their stories now!SUPPORT Stars of the Golden Age! https://patreon.com/StarsoftheGoldenAgePodcastEpisode Sources: Behind the Laughter: The True Story of Norman Fell by Oscar Starr; an interview with Norman Fell with the US American Forces Network; a segment from NPR’s Morning Edition with Neda Ulaby from September 18, 2024; playbill.com; IMDB; brittanica.com; and Wikipedia.Image Source: IMDBAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
- Jun 16, 202658 min
Greta Garbo (Part Two)
GRETA GARBO (Part Two:) The conclusion of Greta Garbo's story. In this episode, hear about Greta Garbo's career after her initial splash in Hollywood, her friendships and romances, and her life after her film career. Learn what made the Divine Greta Garbo one of the most fascinating, mysterious, and impressive women in Hollywood history.SUPPORT the SHOW on Patreon! https://patreon.com/StarsoftheGoldenAgePodcastEpisode Sources: Greta Garbo and the Rise of the Modern Woman by Scott Reisfield; Greta Garbo: A Life Apart by Karen Swenson; IMDBImage Source: IMDBMore information about Scott Reisfield's book: Greta Garbo - The Real StoryAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
- Jun 2, 202649 min
Greta Garbo (Part One)
GRETA GARBO: In this 100th episode of Stars of the Golden Age, what better way to celebrate than by talking about THE star of the golden age... Miss Greta Garbo. In this episode, hear about her childhood and early life in Sweden, and her first months in Hollywood. Check back in for the conclusion of Greta Garbo's story with our next episode.Please check out Greta Garbo's grand-nephew Scott Reisfield's new book, Greta Garbo and the Rise of the Modern Woman. You can find it at the following links, but please consider supporting your locally-run bookstores!WEBSITE: https://scottreisfield.com/US: https://www.amazon.com/Greta-Garbo-Rise-Modern-Woman/dp/197205998XUK: https://tinyurl.com/35wnzzujSUPPORT THIS INDEPENDENT PODCAST: https://patreon.com/StarsoftheGoldenAgePodcastEpisode Sources: Greta Garbo and the Rise of the Modern Woman by Scott Reisfield; Greta Garbo: A Life Apart by Karen Swenson; IMDBImage Source: IMDBAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
- May 19, 202640 min
Basil Rathbone
BASIL RATHBONE: Known mostly for being THE Sherlock Holmes on screen and on the radio, Basil Rathbone began as a classical theater actor, and that is where his heart always remained. Beyond that, his first years of life were filled with adventure, and he became a war hero during WWI. And, of course, had a little drama sprinkled in behind the scenes. Listen to his story now!SUPPORT THIS INDEPENDENT PODCAST: https://patreon.com/StarsoftheGoldenAgePodcastEpisode Source: The Curse of Sherlock Holmes: The Basil Rathbone Story by David ClaytonImage Source: IMDBAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
- May 5, 202639 min
Madison on the Air Presents: Sherlock Holmes!
Enjoy this special Sherlock Holmes episode from our friends at Madison on the Air! Follow Madison on the Air so you don't miss any fun content.Learn more at https://www.madisonontheair.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
- May 5, 202650 min
Veronica Lake (Part Two)
VERONICA LAKE (Part Two:) The conclusion of Veronica Lake's story. Her fame as 1940s siren of the screen and the path her life took after her Hollywood career.Bonus Content: https://patreon.com/StarsoftheGoldenAgePodcastEpisode Sources: Veronica Lake’s autobiography, Veronica: The Autobiography of Veronica Lake by Veronica Lake with Donald Bain; the book After the Applause: Veronica Lake, A Hollywood Reckoning by Michael J. Power; a Vanity Fair article titled Veronica Lake’s Long Escape: A Deeply Sad Page from Hollywood History by Hadley Hall Meares from December 23, 2022, IMDBImage Source: IMDBAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
About Stars of the Golden Age: An Old Hollywood Podcast
Welcome to Stars of the Golden Age, a podcast about Old Hollywood and the classic film era, where you can learn about the lives of legends from film, music, and the birth of television during Hollywood’s Golden Age and the few years surrounding it. I will dive into the early lives that led to stardom for some of the biggest names in Old Hollywood, and the subsequent lives behind the scenes… and I’ll shine the light on some lesser known names as well. I will talk about their careers, of course, but my main focus is their lives away from the cameras. Join me weekly for Old Hollywood biographies like you've never heard them! Host: Erin Carlson Email: goldenagestars@gmail.com
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