Schwab’s Drugstore Lore
You’ve probably heard of the famous Schwab’s Pharmacy, which from 1932-1983 functioned as a Hollywood mainstay and celebrity haunt.
Musso & Frank - a brief history
The magic of Musso & Frank can be difficult to articulate, but here’s are three things I find fascinating about Hollywood’s oldest restaurant…
Deck the Palms - Holiday Decor on Hollywood Boulevard
Every year since 1928, Hollywood Boulevard has been transformed into Santa Claus Lane…
5 Silent Film Stars who called Whitley Heights Home
Before there was Beverly Hills, there was Whitley Heights in Hollywood.
Whitley Heights - Hollywood’s First Star-studded Neighborhood
Just north of Hollywood Boulevard, the Hollywood hills are dotted with architecturally stunning dream homes built by noted architects and inhabited by a constellation of movie stars over the years.
Who were the WAMPAS Baby Stars?
Each year the WAMPAS recognized approximately 13 up and coming actresses that they felt were on the cusp of stardom.
The Hollywood Canteen
The Hollywood Canteen was a magical escape for World War II servicemen from 1942-1945.
The Wizard of Ozcot
Wizard of Oz author L. Frank Baum built his dream home, Ozcot, in the heart of Hollywood.
Five Fascinating Facts about the Cocoanut Grove
Curious about the Cocoanut Grove, one of Old Hollywood’s most famous nightclubs? Below are five facts about the famous celebrity stomping ground:
Five more-fun-than-frightening Classic Hollywood Films for Halloween
Five classic films for Halloween that won’t freak you out!
Carole Lombard: 5 Fascinating Facts
Carole Lombard’s birthday, and I’m going to say something controversial here…
Classic Films Recommended by Classic Film Fans: Take I
During this quarantine, I’ve found myself catching up on all the classic films on my must-see list! One of the appeals of classic movies for me has always been the escape into a simpler time...and movies made during Hollywood’s Golden Age always bring a touch of glamour to the beautiful cinematography, nuanced acting, and strong storylines that have made these films stand the test of time.
Noir City Hollywood 2020 Opening Night - Glitz, Glamour, & Hollywood’s Dark Side
The opening night of this year’s Noir City Hollywood Film Festival was the best yet! The atmosphere around you transformed the moment you walked into the courtyard of the historic Egyptian Theatre, which was the host of Hollywood’s first red carpet movie premiere (ROBIN HOOD, starring Douglas Fairbanks in 1922).
A Peek Inside Silent Siren Barbara LaMarr’s Whitley Heights Home
What Barbara La Marr’s Whitley Heights home looks like inside in 2018.
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