Alan Young is most recognized for his role as Wilbur Post in the classic 1960s television series Mister Ed, where his beautiful palomino horse talks and engages him in a series of zany comedic situations. Read More +
In the 1920s and 1930s animal actors were often big stars featured in lengthy movie fan magazine articles. They “sent” photographs of themselves (signed, of course, by their owners or their press secretaries) to their fans who wrote in to request them. Read More +
As early as the 1890s, Americans began reading about the new “moving pictures” in general interest publications. A few short-lived periodicals devoted exclusively to “the flickers” appeared and disappeared in the opening years of the 20th century. Read More +
The star of The Galloping Ghost, a 1931 Mascot serial, was Red Grange, arguably the best college football player in history. Read More +
Creature From the Black Lagoon has left an indelible mark on motion picture history. The movie opened a new vista for the future of underwater filmmaking, and the title menace was the last of the great Universal Monster creations, following in the footsteps of Dracula, Frankenstein, The Invisible Man, The Mummy, and The Wolf Man. Read More +
Actor Shia LaBeouf has no reason to be disturbed by his career choices. His role in the suspense thriller Disturbia became a surprise hit in April, finishing at the top of the box office for three consecutive weeks. Read More +
In 1932, dominance in the movie serial business is up for grabs. The previous year, both Universal Studios and Nat Levine’s upstart Mascot Pictures released five titles. Read More +
How do you research your collection? Do you talk to a dealer or other collectors? Read More +
Dick Baxter worked in the entertainment business for more than 40 years. With a history like that, you know he has some stories to tell — and he does in his new book Standing Tall in the Shadows: Memoirs of a Hollywood Manager. Read More +
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