Joan Collins – an actress, author, and columnist

Posted on May 23, 2013 by art

Joan Collins was born May 23, 1933 in London, England. A British actress, author and columnist known for her sultry roles in several popular films, including “The Girl in the Red Velvet Swing” (1955) and “Rally ‘Round the Flag, Boys!” (1958). Collins is probably best remembered for her role as Alexis Carrington Colby in the long-running 1980s television soap opera “Dynasty”. As an author Joan Collins has published many books, fictional, non-fictional and autobiographical. Flamboyant in her personal life and in roles she pursues, Collins continues to act in theatre, film and television in a career that has spanned more than 60 years.

Joan Collins

Joan Collins

Joan Collins

Joan Collins

Joan Collins in "Land of the Pharaohs" (1955)

Joan Collins in “Land of the Pharaohs” (1955)

Joan Collins in "Rally 'Round the Flag, Boys!" (1958)

Joan Collins in “Rally ‘Round the Flag, Boys!” (1958)

Joan Collins in "The Girl in the Red Velvet Swing" (1955)

Joan Collins in “The Girl in the Red Velvet Swing” (1955)

Joan Collins in "The Adventures of Sadie" (1955)

Joan Collins in “The Adventures of Sadie” (1955)

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Laurence Olivier one of the greatest actors of the 20th Century

Posted on May 22, 2013 by art

Laurence Olivier (May 1907 – 11 July 1989) was considered by many to be the greatest actor of the 20th century. The British actor, director, and producer was nominated for twelve Academy Awards, winning twice for Best Actor and Best Picture for the 1948 film “Hamlet”, plus also receiving two honorary awards including a statuette and certificate. Laurence Olivier was also awarded five Emmy awards from the nine nominations he received and was also a three-time Golden Globe and BAFTA winner.

Laurence Olivier (May 1907 – 11 July 1989) was considered by many to be the greatest actor of the 20th century.

Laurence Olivier (May 1907 – 11 July 1989) was considered by many to be the greatest actor of the 20th century.

Laurence Olivier 1940 portrait

Laurence Olivier 1940 portrait

Laurence Olivier with Joan Fontaine in "Rebecca" (1940)

Laurence Olivier with Joan Fontaine in “Rebecca” (1940)

Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh from "That Hamilton Woman" (1941)

Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh from
“That Hamilton Woman” (1941)

Laurence Olivier in "Henry V" (1944)

Laurence Olivier in “Henry V” (1944)

Laurence Olivier with Jean Simmons in "Hamlet" (1948)

Laurence Olivier with Jean Simmons in
“Hamlet” (1948)

Laurence Olivier in "Spartacus" (1960)

Laurence Olivier in “Spartacus” (1960)

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James Stewart an Academy Award winning film and stage actor.

Posted on May 20, 2013 by art

James “Jimmy” Stewart (May 20, 1908 – July 2, 1997), known for his distinctive voice and persona, starred in many films widely considered classics and was nominated for five Academy Awards, winning one for Best Actor in a Leading Role for “The Philadelphia Story” (1940). In 1985 James Stewart received a Honorary Lifetime Achievement Award from the Academy for his fifty years of memorable performances, for his high ideals both on and off the screen, and with respect and affection of his colleagues. James Stewart also had a noted military career and was a World War II and Cold War veteran, who rose to the rank of Brigadier General in the United States Air Force Reserve.

James "Jimmy" Stewart (May 20, 1908 – July 2, 1997)

James “Jimmy” Stewart
(May 20, 1908 – July 2, 1997)

Brigadier General James Stewart (1960 photo)

Brigadier General James Stewart (1960 photo)

James Stewart and Claudette Colbert in "It's A Wonderful World" (1939)

James Stewart and Claudette Colbert in
“It’s A Wonderful World” (1939)

James Stewart with Katharine Hepburn in "The Philadelphia Story" (1940)

James Stewart with Katharine Hepburn in
“The Philadelphia Story” (1940)

James Stewart and Grace Kelly from "Rear Window" (1954)

James Stewart and Grace Kelly from
“Rear Window” (1954)

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Cary Grant and Jack Oakie (1937)

Posted on May 19, 2013 by art

Cary Grant, Edward Arnold, Jack Oakie, and
Donald Meek in “The Toast of New York” (1937)

Cary Grant, Edward Arnold, Jack Oakie, and Donald Meek in "The Toast of New York" (1937)

Cary Grant, Edward Arnold, Jack Oakie, and Donald Meek in
“The Toast of New York” (1937)

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Frank Capra

Posted on May 18, 2013 by art

Frank Robert Capra (May 18, 1897 – September 3, 1991) became one of America’s most powerful directors during the 1930s, winning three Oscars as Best Director. Among his leading films was “It Happened One Night” (1934), which became the first film to win all five top Oscars, including Best Picture. Other leading films included “Mr. Deeds Goes to Town” (1936), “Lost Horizon” (1937), “You Can’t Take It With You” (1938), “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” (1939), “Meet John Doe” (1941), “Arsenic and Old Lace” (1944), “It’s a Wonderful Life” (1946) and “State of the Union” (1948).

Frank Capra (May 18, 1897 – September 3, 1991)

Frank Capra
(May 18, 1897 – September 3, 1991)

Frank Capra 1937

Frank Capra 1937

Frank Capra 1934

Frank Capra 1934

Frank Capra at the 1936 Academy Awards. Capra was nominated for six Academy Awards for Best Director, winning three for "You Can't Take It with You" (1938), "Mr. Deeds Goes to Town" (1936), and "It Happened One Night" (1934)

Frank Capra at the 1936 Academy Awards. Capra was nominated for six Academy Awards for Best Director, winning three for “You Can’t Take It with You” (1938), “Mr. Deeds Goes to Town” (1936), and “It Happened One Night” (1934)

Frank Capra (right) with Jimmy Stewart on the set of "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" (1939)

Frank Capra (right) with Jimmy Stewart on the set of “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” (1939)

Frank Capra, George Bancroft and Jean Arthur on the set of "Mr. Deeds Goes to Town" (1936)

Frank Capra, George Bancroft and Jean Arthur
on the set of “Mr. Deeds Goes to Town” (1936)

Frank Capra with Claudette Colbert and Clark Gable on the set of "It Happened One Night" (1934)

Frank Capra with Claudette Colbert and Clark Gable
on the set of “It Happened One Night” (1934)

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