Jayne Mansfield, one of the most iconic blonde bombshells in the history of Hollywood. She aimed for fame her whole life, loved everything pink, and had a kind and loving heart. Her life ended in a tragic way and way too young. Listen now. Image Source: IMDB

A life taken far too soon. The story of the life and career of "The Latin Lover," Rudolph Valentino, who wasn't Latin at all. Listen now! Image Source: IMDB Episode Sources: Legends of Hollywood: The Life of Rudolph Valentino by the Charles River Editors; britannica.com; history.com; His Fame Still Lives blog; a Guinness World Records article by Sanj Atwal from January 23, 2024; IMDB

The tragic life of jazz goddess Billie Holiday. She experienced severe trauma as a child, and became a scapegoat in the war against drugs as an adult. Listen to her story now. Image Source: billieholiday.com; billieholidayofficial on IG Episode Sources: Lady Sings the Blues by Billie Holiday and William Dufty 2019 documentary called Billie billieholiday.com An episode of Throughline by NPR from October 7, 2020 titled The United States vs. Billie Holiday An E News article by Natalie...

Jean Arthur... considered one of the most mysterious women in Old Hollywood. She chose a life of privacy from the public eye, which was a difficult thing to do during the Golden Age. Listen now! Image Source: IMDB

Kate the Great. The remarkable Katharine Hepburn! Listen to the amazing story of her life. Image Source: IMDB

Hollywood Golden Age Nightclubs! Nightlife in the 1930s and 1940s was a wild time! Hear all about the most famous nightclubs of Hollywood's golden age, some things that happened within their walls, and also a couple of epic house party stories. Listen now! This episode is a special teaser episode of what the future bonus content will look like. Visit patreon.com/starsofthegoldenagepodcast to see the levels of support and how you can receive more special episodes like this! Image source:...

Tyrone Power... The Matinee Idol. He came from a long line of show business greats and was determined to make his mark in his family line. And he did. Listen to his story now! Image Source: IMDB

Tyrone Power.. The Matinee Idol. He came from a long line of show business greats and was determined to make his mark in his family line. And he did. Listen to his story now! Image Source: IMDB

Bettie Page... The Queen of Pinups. A highly intelligent child who was let down over and over in her life, but still brought herself to stardom as an adult. Only to experience even more tragedy. Listen to her story now! Image Source: IMDB

Bettie Page... The Queen of Pinups. A highly intelligent child who was let down over and over in her life, but still brought herself to stardom as an adult. Only to experience even more tragedy. Listen to her story now! Image Source: IMDB

The remarkable Olivia de Havilland. A powerful woman who stood up for what she believed and lived the life she chose to live. Listen to her story now! Image Source: IMDB

The remarkable Olivia de Havilland. A powerful woman who stood up for what she believed and lived the life she chose to live. Listen to her story now! Image Source: IMDB

Hedy Lamarr. A Gorgeous 1940s movie star with a genius mind that invented the technology we all rely on every single day today. Photo credit: IMDB

Hedy Lamar. A gorgeous 1940s movie star with a genius mind that invented the technology we all rely on every single day today. 

'Ol Blue Eyes. The Voice. The King of the Rat Pack. The one and only FRANK SINATRA! Listen to his amazing life story. Image Source: IMDB

Ol' Blue Eyes... The Voice... The King of the Rat Pack... The Legend. Listen to the legendary life of Frank Sinatra! Image Source: IMDB

Ronald Reagan. The man who made transitioning from an entertainment star to a politician cool. Image Source: IMDB

Jean Harlow, the original blonde bombshell. She had simple dreams but was never really able to live her life her own way. A life lost decades too soon. Listen now!

James Dean. The King of Cool. THE rebel without a cause. A child who was abandoned who turned into a young man who had a desire deep within to live life teetered on the edge at all times. This lifestyle would end in tragedy. Listen now! Image Source: IMDB Music Credit: Denis Pavlov & Music_For_Videos

Known most famously as "Hollywood's Forgotten Star," Luise Rainer was an inspiration to all women and stood up for her values long before it was acceptable and admirable to do so. She lived over a century long, with only 3 of those years spent in Hollywood. Listen to her amazing story now! Sources: "The Short Career and Long Life of Luise Rainer" by Fritz and the Oscars; a 2010 interview with 100-year old Rainer with Robert Osborne of TCM; an article from Far Out Magazine titled "The...

Doris Day was America's girl next door. But behind that door was a personal life much less perfect than the roles she portrayed on screen. A beautiful soul who did amazing work in her contributions to animal welfare, but wasn't given the same unconditional love from humans as she received from her animals. Listen now! Sources: Doris Day: A Biography of the Famous American Actress and Singer by Sophie Miller; Doris Day: Her Own Story by Doris Day & A.E. Hotchner; Vanity Fair article...

If you love Old Hollywood and learning all about the behind-the-scenes lives of the biggest faces on the silver screen, this show is for you! I'll also dive into some lesser known names, as well as stars of music and the early days of television. Join me every Tuesday!

More than his debonair good looks, Cary Grant overcame heart wrenching childhood trauma to make his dreams a reality. Listen now to hear how a poor unappreciated boy from England became one of America's most beloved and wealthiest stars. Sources: Cary Grant: A Touch of Elegance by Warren Harris; Vanity Fair article "Cary Grant and Randolph Scott's Hollywood Story: Our Souls Did Touch" by David Cranfield (1/18/24;) Documentary "Cary Grant: The Leading Man" Images: IMDB

Known by many for her role as Mammy in Gone with the Wind or as the first African American to win an Oscar. But there is so much more to this incredible woman. Listen now! Sources: Hattie McDaniel: Black Ambition, White Hollywood by Jill Watts; Vanity Fair article titled The Icon and the Outcast: Hattie McDaniel's Epic Double Life by Hadley Hall Meares, 4/26/21; encyclopedia.com; IMDB Images Source: IMDB