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Bruce Lee, The Master of Kung Fu

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The Martial Arts Icon

Before Bruce Lee rose to fame there was little interest from people in the West in martial arts, and even fewer martial arts movies that made it in the West. November 27th, 1940…

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Maureen O'Hara: The Queen of Technicolor

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The Life of an Amazing Actress

O One of America's most beloved actresses, Maureen O'Hara actually grew up in Ireland and wanted to become an opera star. With her beautiful soprano voice, she was accepted into the prestigious Abbey Theater…

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Tex Avery

The Most Famous Cartoonist

On February 26, 1908, a man named Frederick Bean Avery was born in the great town of Taylor, Texas. This man would later become a legend, and change the world as people knew it. Frederick…

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Lucille Ball, Everyone's Favorite Redhead

We Love Lucille!

Lucille Ball was born in Jamestown, New York on August 6, 1911.  Due to her father's job, she moved several times while she was still a toddler.  Her mother was pregnant with Lucille's…

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John Wayne, The Great American

The Life of the "Duke"

A Almost 30 years after his death, John “Duke” Wayne remains a legendary figure in the hearts and memories of America and the world. The universally acclaimed actor wasn't just known for his…

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Boris Karloff, One of the Greatest Horror Film Actors

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Mister Horror Movies

When people think of classic monsters, who are the first names that come to mind? Often, Dracula or Frankenstein will be mentioned.  Frankenstein, while originally created by Mary Shelley, came to life with Boris Karloff’s…

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Biography of Edgar Rice Burroughs

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The Creator of Tarzan

The youngest of four surviving children, Edgar Rice Burroughs was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 1st 1875. His father was a civil war veteran, and had two other boys who did not survive infancy.…

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The Evolution of Superman

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How the Man of Steel is Born?

T The story of Superman has fascinated the world for over seventy years with no sign of slowing down. From the humble beginning from the minds of two best friends in Cleveland, Ohio…

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Freidrich Wilhelm Murnau: Master of the Expressionism

Director of Nosferatu 1922

F F. W. Murnau, born Freidrich Wilhelm Plumpe on December 28, 1888 in Westphalia is best known for his work in Expressionism films, most notably Nosferatu with Max Schreck as the vampire)…

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Jeannie Bell: The Blaxploitation Star

Beautiful 1970's Actress

Jeannie Bell aka Jeanne Bell is the epitome of a Blaxploitation super heroin.  “What is Blaxploitation?” one might ask.  According to Ask.com’s online dictionary it is “A genre of American film of the 1970s…

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Bela Lugosi: King of Vampires

Born as Béla Ferenc Dezső Blaskó, the man who later became known in the Western world as  Béla Lugosi lived 73 years, from 20 October 1882 – 16 August 1956. In his most famous role he became the face of Dracula-a...

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Glenn Ford

Gwyllyn Samuel Newton Ford (known more succinctly as Glenn Ford, a stage name derived from his father’s Canadian hometown, Glenford) was one of Hollywood’s most prosperous and versatile actors. His capacity to fill the shoes of any character – a hardy cowboy,...

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Robert Wagner

Robert Wagner often also known as RJ by friends, is at present known to be one of the most popular and successful actors in the entertaining industry, according to his personal website currently published on the internet as well as literally millions of reviews. Read More...

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The Satanic Rites Of Dracula
Date Release: 1973
Audio/Visual: sound, color
Director: Alan Gibson
Cast: Christopher Lee (Count Dracula) - Peter Cushing (Prof. Lorrimer Van Helsing) - Michael Coles (Insp. Murray)
Summary: In London in the 1970s, Scotland Yard police investigators think they have uncovered a case of vampirism. They call in an expert vampire researcher named Van Helsing (a descendant of the great...

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Brief History of Vampire Movies

T There have been many movies over the last century made and even remade since the first on the entire topic of Vampires. And who doesn’t love the mystery to start off with, those that walk during the nights preying on their victims either to turn over into a vampire or just drain the life of them? The basis for a vampire is one that is a corpse (the...

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Mary Jane Croft, One of the World's Most Famous Best Friends

Mary Jane Croft was born in 1916 in Muncie, Indiana.  Her career began while she was still a teenager, on the stage at the Muncie Civic Theatre.  She then joined the Guild Theatre Company in Cincinnati, going from there to WLW, a radio station/production company that produced many radio programs.  She had radio roles in many productions...

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Gale Gordon, Mr. Mooney Himself

Born in 1906 as Charles T. Aldrich, Jr., Gale Gordon had show business in his genes.  His mother was the English actress Gloria Gordon and his father was Charles Aldrich, a big star of vaudeville.  With a background like that and an entertainment atmosphere to grow up in, there is little chance that Gordon...

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Vivian Vance, the Quintessential Sidekick

Born in Cherryvale, Kansas as Vivian Roberta Jones, Vivian was part of a large family with five siblings and a very religious mother.  The family moved to Independence, Kansas when she was six, where she grew up.  She began to be involved in drama while in high school and she loved acting.  However, this was not in line with her mother's...

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Tex Avery

On February 26, 1908, a man named Frederick Bean Avery was born in the great town of Taylor, Texas. This man would later become a legend, and change the world as people knew it. Frederick was a name not commonly used for him though; most of us know him as the famous animator and director, Tex Avery (also sometimes called Fred Avery).
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Fleischer Superman Cartoon Episode Summaries

The Mad Scientist The first episode where we are first introduced to the man of steel. We find out a mad scientist has sent a letter to the Daily Planet threatening to destroy the city with a destructive ray. Lois knows where he is and takes her plane up to get the scoop. The scientist captures her and uses his...

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T The story of Superman has fascinated the world for over seventy years with no sign of slowing down. From the humble beginning from the minds of two best friends in Cleveland, Ohio to the internationally known character of today, Superman...

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Bela Lugosi: King of Vampires

Born as Béla Ferenc Dezső Blaskó, the man who later became known in the Western world as  Béla Lugosi lived 73 years, from 20 October 1882 – 16 August 1956. ...

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Glenn Ford

Gwyllyn Samuel Newton Ford (known more succinctly as Glenn Ford, a stage name derived from his father’s Canadian hometown, Glenford) was one of Hollywood’s most prosperous and versatile actors. His ...

Actors and Actresses | Franck Benedittini | Monday, 16 November 2009 | Hits: 41

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Lassie, The World´s Most Famous Dog

Lassie, the heroic dog that stole the heart of America and millions of fans abroad, is arguably the most famous four-legged movie star of all time. In reality, there have ...

Characters | Franck Benedittini | Wednesday, 4 November 2009 | Hits: 138

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Robert Wagner

Robert Wagner often also known as RJ by friends, is at present known to be one of the most popular and successful actors in the entertaining industry, according to his ...

Actors and Actresses | Franck Benedittini | Tuesday, 3 November 2009 | Hits: 117

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