Monthly Archives: August 2011

James Coburn

Posted on August 31, 2011 by art

James Harrison Coburn III (August 31, 1928 – November 18, 2002) was an American film and television actor. Coburn appeared in nearly 70 films and made over 100 television appearances during his 45-year career.  

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Joan Blondell: A Sexy Wisecracking Actress

Posted on August 30, 2011 by art

Rose Joan Blondell (August 30, 1906 – December 25, 1979) was an American actress. A sexy wisecracking blonde, she was a pre-Code staple of Warner Brothers and appeared in more than 100 movies and television productions. She was nominated for … Continue reading →

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Bathing Beauties: Myrna Loy

Posted on August 29, 2011 by art

A Bathing Beauty: Myrna Loy poolside and on the beach.  

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Peggy Ryan

Posted on August 28, 2011 by art

Margaret O’Rene “Peggy” Ryan (born August 28, 1924 in Long Beach, California – died October 30, 2004 in Las Vegas, Nevada) was an American dancer, best known for starring in a series of movie musicals at Universal Pictures with Donald … Continue reading →

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Martha Raye

Posted on August 27, 2011 by art

Martha Raye (August 27, 1916 – October 19, 1994) was an American comic actress and standards singer who performed in movies, and later on television. She was honored in 1969 with an Academy Award as the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award … Continue reading →

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