Actors
Here are links to your favorite classic film actors.
A Tribute to Ernest Borgnine  From "Marty" (1955) to "Mchale's Army", Ernest Borgnine has left a legacy of memorable performances. A Tribute to Leslie Nielsen  A tribute article for actor Leslie Nielsen. Abbott and Costello site [offsite link] Here is a site dedicated to Abbott and Costello. American Rebel  It took three films to make him a screen legend. But James Dean´s credits extend to Broadway, television and even a Cocoa Cola commercial. And The Oscar Goes To Harold Russell  Harold Russell never acted a day in his life. But he won two Oscars for the same role. Bela Lugosi vs Boris Karloff  Was there a rivalry? Born To Be Dracula  The role of "Dracula" made him immortal, but it didn't help his career. Cary Grant and Alfred Hitchcock  A profile of the professional partnership between actor Cary Grant and director Alfred Hitchcock. Cary Grant's Big Break  How Mae West decided to take all the credit for Cary Grant's stardom. Charlie Chaplin page [offsite link] This page is about Charlie Chaplin. Charlie Chaplin Tribute Site [offsite link] An excellent tribute site for the legendary Charlie Chaplin Classic Movie Actors fan site [offsite link] This link is to classic actors´ sites. Classic Roles Snubbed By The Oscars  Rita Hayworth as Gilda, Marilyn Monroe as Roslyn Taber, Tippi Hedren as Marnie, and William Daniels as John Adams. Noteworthy performances which should have received Oscar nominations. Clint Eastwood Site [offsite link] Here is Clint Eastwood´s site. Dick Tracy Adapted To Silver Screen  Chester Gould's Dick Tracy gets the silver screen treatment throughout the age of classic film. Doris Day and Rock Hudson  A brief article about the friendship between Doris Day and Rock Hudson. Elvis In The Army  He was “The King.” But Elvis Presley also proved to be a man when he decided to serve his country in the army. Elvis Presley and His Films  "Jailhouse Rock","Wild In The Country" and "Flaming Star" are the true gems of Elvis Presley's career and displayed the real talent the King of Rock 'n' Roll had as an actor. Fred Astaire and His Dancing Partners  Joan Crawford, Rita Hayworth, Gene Kelly. Ginger Rogers wasn´t the only person Fred Astaire danced with. Freddy's Coming For You  A brief history of the legendary character - Freddy Krueger. From Soldier to Film Star  After spotting Audie Murphy on the cover of "Life" Magazine for his military service, James Cagney invited him to Hollywood. His life would change forever. Gable's Troubles Turn To Gold  "It Happened One Night" (1934) was supposed to put Clark Gable in his place. It gave him a gold statuette instead. Groucho Marx [offsite link] Here is a site dedicated to Groucho Marx. Humphrey Bogart site [offsite link] Here is Humphrey Bogart´s site. In Loving Memory of Peter Graves  A look at Peter Graves' memorable performances. In Remembrance of Peter Falk  A tribute to the life and work of actor Peter Falk. It Is Never Too Late  Two-time Academy Award-winning actor Gene Hackman started out as a late bloomer but worked his way to the top. Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau  With polar opposite personalities, Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau created unique chemisty onscreen while they managed to keep a lifelong friendship offscreen. Jimmy Stewart's Military Career  Like his father and grandfather before him, Stewart felt it was necessary to serve his country when it needed him the most. John Wayne Enterprises [offsite link] This is link to the offical John Wayne site. John Wayne Fansite [offsite link] This is a link to a appreciation/fan site for the legendary actor, "The Duke" John Wayne. John Wayne Site [offsite link] This is link to John Wayne´s site. Kurt Douglas As Vincent Van Gogh  Kirk Douglas's dedication in delivering an Oscar-nominated performance in "Lust For Life" (1956). Laurel and Hardy Museum [offsite link] Oliver Hardy is from Harlem, GA. Their fans have created a museum in Laurel and Hardy´s honor. They also have a festival each year. Leslie Howard's Propaganda Films  In WW II, actor Leslie Howard made propaganda films to boost Britain's morale. But was he a target for the enemy that had to be taken out? Marlon Brando [offsite link] This site is dedicated to Brando. Master of the Macabre  A bio of Vincent Price Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward  Our first guest article profiling the marriage of actor Paul Newman and actress Joanne Woodward. Profile of Glenn Ford Films  A brief profile of three recommended films from actor Glenn Ford's extensive filmography. Rediscovering The Stooges  Today, The Three Stooges are an iconic comedy team. But they could have been forgotten. Remembering Actor Van Johnson  A tribute to the career for the legendary actor Van Johnson. Rock Hudson site [offsite link] This is a link to Rock Hudson´s bio site. Run Silent Run Deep  The ongoing conflict between two stars on set permanently chances the production of the film. Spencer Tracy site [offsite link] Here is a Spencer Tracy site. The Chemistry of Loy and Powell  An article about the on-screen chemistry and films actress Myrna Loy and William Powell shared for fourteen years. The Decline of John Gilbert  He was "The Great Lover" after Rudolph Valentino died. But what else could have become of him? The Films of Andy Griffith  Mostly known for "The Andy Griffith Show", Andy Griffith also has a short but memorable film career. The Friendship Between Bacall and Peck  About the strong bond between actress Lauren Bacall and Gregory Peck. The Link Between Them  Sometimes art imitates life like it was during the production of "Giant" (1956). The Man Who Laughs  How Conrad Veidt became the inspiration for Batman's greatest villain, The Joker. The Man With A Thousand Faces  In his pivotal roles, Lon Chaney proved everything must be sacrificed to make them real. The Marx Brothers [offsite link] This site is for the Marx brothers. The Spirit of James Stewart  How James Stewart strived to play his childhood hero in Billy Wilder's film that recreated Lindbergh's flight across the Atlantic. Top Steven McQueen Films  Our choices for Top 4 Steve McQueen Films. What To Do About Bogart?  A profile about the rocky journey Humphrey Bogart had with finding his place as an actor in Hollywood. Links marked with the [offsite link] designation point to websites not associated with BellaOnline.com. BellaOnline.com is not responsible for the material found there.
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