Thanks to stunt doubles and special effects, stars today appear on the big screen doing some amazing stunts, but in the early days of Hollywood, stars had to do their own stunts.  No greenscreen.  No CGI special effects. In this episode of "The History of Hollywood with Marc Wanamaker", Marc introduces us to 4 true pioneers of film;  female stars of early Hollywood who wowed movie audiences while performing their own stunts!  Whether they were riding on the backs of horses, or on the wings...

If you are a fan of “The Three Stooges”, then this is a must-hear episode of “The History of Hollywood with Marc Wanamaker”!  In this episode, film historian Marc Wanamaker chats with fellow historian Jim Pauley, author of the book, “The Three Stooges Hollywood Filming Locations”, who shares how he found some of the most popular locations seen in the shorts.  During the show, you will also hear some fun behind-the-scenes stories, such as: - Where is the actual location of the “Stooges Steps”,...

Welcome to the premier episode of the podcast “The History of Hollywood with Marc Wanamaker”. Marc Wanamaker is recognized around the world as one of the leading historians of Los Angeles, Hollywood, and the Motion Picture and Television Industries. Marc has been a foremost authority in the areas of film production, exhibition, and research for several decades. He has been the featured expert on numerous television shows and documentaries and is the author of several best selling books. Marc...