There is only one actor who is associated with the Western like no other: John Wayne. Wayne was born Marion Robert Morrison in 1907 in Iowa. In his younger years, he was always accompanied by his dog, an Airedale Terrier named Duke…
Steve McQueen: King of Action
On June 25, 1951, a man named Steve McQueen took the Subway to the Neighborhood Playhouse in New York, a well-known acting school: shortly before, …
The James Stewart Story (1.)
The year 1954 was a big year for James Stewart: He starred in no less than two films that have shaped the image of the …
Cary Grant: The gentleman from Hollywood
It was on December 7, 1931, that the name Cary Grant saw the light of day: at the age of 27, Grant, who was born …
Gert Fröbe: Goldfinger from Zwickau
He was one of the few German actors to achieve international fame after the Second World War: Gert Fröbe. Gert Fröbe took part not only …
Marlene Dietrich and Jean Gabin: A Relationship Scarred by War (2.)
After Marlene had said goodbye to Jean, she returned to Hollywood, feeling lonely without her lover, whom she hadserved French cuisine almost daily. In the past, she had toured to sell war bonds – the “USO“ had recently been founded, an Organization whose mission was to keep up the morale of front-line troops through entertainment.