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The Lives and Styles of Old Hollywood

Kate Westworth

143 episodes

6 days ago

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 actresses and discover the timeless styles that continue to captivate us to this day.

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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 actresses and discover the timeless styles that continue to captivate us to this day.

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The Lives and Styles of Old Hollywood

He was bald before it was cool. He was exotic before Hollywood knew what to do with it. He was intense, theatrical, and magnetic—with a voice like velvet thunder and a presence that commanded every room. Yul Brynner wasn’t just a movie star—he was a force. He blurred the lines between man and myth, East and West, stage and screen.

6 days ago

17 minutes

The Lives and Styles of Old Hollywood

He didn’t chase fame. He didn’t crave the spotlight. But somehow, James Garner became one of the most beloved and enduring actors in Hollywood history. With a crooked smile, a sardonic wink, and an effortless authenticity, he made everything look easy—whether he was riding a horse, outwitting a villain, or just being a decent man in an indecent world.

1 week ago

22 minutes

The Lives and Styles of Old Hollywood

Few stars shine as brightly—or as enduringly—as Paul Newman. With eyes the color of a summer sky and a presence that oozed both rebellion and refinement, Newman was more than just a movie star.

2 weeks ago

24 minutes

The Lives and Styles of Old Hollywood

Douglas Fairbanks Jr.

In the glittering constellation of Old Hollywood stars, some names shine not just for their talent but for the way they embodied an entire era. Douglas Fairbanks Jr. was one of those names.

3 weeks ago

20 minutes

The Lives and Styles of Old Hollywood

Ramon Novarro was a Mexican actor, labelled as a Latin lover and became a sex symbol after Rudolph Valentino’s death.

1 month ago

14 minutes

The Lives and Styles of Old Hollywood

Randolph Scott is one of the most important actors in creating the hero image of the Hollywood Western and acted in more than 100 movies during his time in the movies. His friendship with Cary Grant went into the history of Hollywood and is still wildly discussed today.

1 month ago

21 minutes

The Lives and Styles of Old Hollywood

Natalie Wood was a Hollywood child star - with a literal stage mom - and grew up within the system, she became one of the faces of Hollywood’s depiction of the troubled youth, became immortal as Maria in West Side Story and eventually graduated to more dramatic and mature roles. In the mid 1960s she was one of the biggest stars in Hollywood - right along with Elizabeth Taylor and Audrey Hepburn. Her untimely death is still a mystery that will probably never get solved.

1 month ago

24 minutes

The Lives and Styles of Old Hollywood

There will only ever be one Deanna Durbin, Hollywood’s little Miss Fix-it. She was a successful child star, the perfect all-American girl - and then vanished.

1 month ago

19 minutes

The Lives and Styles of Old Hollywood

Bob Hope is an American institution, to say the least. He was a comedian, an actor, an entertainer and a producer that became one of the best box-office draws of the 1940s, made the most iconic comedies with his friend Bing Crosby, basically invented American stand-up comedy, influenced the likes of Woody Allen as well as Conan O’Brian and received more than 2,000 honors during his 80 year career and 100 year lifetime.

2 months ago

31 minutes

The Lives and Styles of Old Hollywood

Peter Ustinov was a genius in many ways - he spoke multiple languages fluently, was an accomplished writer, screenwriter, director, producer, actor, as well as set and costume designer. On top of that, he was also politically active and entertained his friends and audiences with his charming stories, his wit and his curious insight into the human condition.

2 months ago

22 minutes

The Lives and Styles of Old Hollywood

Robert Mitchum is regarded by some as one of the finest actors of the Golden Age of Hollywood, is on the list of the greatest male stars of classic American cinema and has also been called one of the three „most important actors in film history“ next to Cary Grant and Barbara Stanwyck. But, he actually has quite the life story, so let’s start.

2 months ago

20 minutes

The Lives and Styles of Old Hollywood

James Cagney was and is one of the most successful and best-known Hollywood actors. His story is also one of perseverance, dedication and hard work, of fails and successes as well as of friendship and social responsibility.

2 months ago

37 minutes

The Lives and Styles of Old Hollywood

This episode covers the life of Hollywood's first musical comedy star - Bessie Love. Her life is a lesson in grit and perseverance, in the importance of self-believe

3 months ago

14 minutes

The Lives and Styles of Old Hollywood

Dive deep into the interesting life of Marlon Brando. From his childhood to his stage performance, screen debut and magnetic movie performances right through to his private and sometimes troubled life - this episode covers it all and shines a light onto one of the greatest actors of all times.

3 months ago

40 minutes

The Lives and Styles of Old Hollywood

This episodes covers the life and style of Old Hollywood actress Luise Rainer - the only German actress to receive two Academy Awards as Best Actress consecutively. She was one of the greatest stars and dropped out of show business early.

3 months ago

25 minutes

The Lives and Styles of Old Hollywood

The podcast episode dives into the life and style of Old Hollywood legend Gary Cooper, his movie career, his personality, his image and style as well as his personal affairs.

3 months ago

36 minutes

The Lives and Styles of Old Hollywood

This episode is on Katy Jurado, the first Latin American actress to be nominated for an Academy Award as Best Supporting Actress. She was also the first Latin American actress to win a Golden Globe Award.

3 months ago

15 minutes

The Lives and Styles of Old Hollywood

Jennifer Jones was a five time Academy Award nominee and received an Academy Award as well as a Golden Globe for Best Actress.

4 months ago

11 minutes

The Lives and Styles of Old Hollywood

John Wayne was the American Hero and to most everybody the embodiment of the USA. He starred in 179 movies throughout his career and was named one of the 25 greatest male stars of classic American cinema by the American Film Institute in 1999.

4 months ago

26 minutes

The Lives and Styles of Old Hollywood

Shirley MacLaine

Actress Shirley MacLaine has been around since the last days of the studio system and had her last acting credit to date in 2022’s American Dreamer opposite Peter Dinklage.

4 months ago

19 minutes