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Rosalind Russell (June 4, 1907 – November 28, 1976). Personal Quote: Taking joy in life is a woman's best cosmetic. Please click here to learn more about Rosalind Russell. Video: Rosalind Russell Tribute. read more

Like Lana Turner before her, Marilyn Monroe was obviously a woman who wore white extremely well.  As we know, this accordion-pleated halter by Travilla from 1955's Seven Year Itch is iconic and one of the reasons she is still remembered so fondly today.  Her performances and styl read more

Marilyn Monroe, (June 1, 1926 – August 5, 1962), began a career as a model, which led to a film contract in 1946. Her early film performances were minor, until her performances in the films: The Asphalt Jungle and All About Eve (both 1950). By 1953, Monroe's "dumb blonde" persona was used in read more

I am going to try not to focus on Marilyn or Audrey on this blog, but today is Marilyn’s birthday, so I think she deserves a small tribute. The reason I’m not going to focus on either of those two is that I feel they have become pop icons, available everywhere, and all their charm (of w read more

Don Ameche (May 31, 1908 – December 6, 1993). Ameche had gone to university to study law but loved theatricals so decided on a stage career. One of Ameche's brothers, Jim Ameche, was also an actor in radio and films. He made his film debut in 1935 and performed in such films as Alexander's read more

Eastwood's career reached a turning point in 1971. Irving Leonard and Eastwood discussed the idea of Malpaso producing, Play Misty for Me, a film that was to give Eastwood the control his debut as a director. A psychological thriller. Jessica Walter and Donna Mills co-star. The original music sco read more

My introduction to Jimmy Stewart came via the Rich Little impersonation featured in commercials for Little Debbie snack cakes. Those are some tasty snack cakes, but that’s a very sorry way to be introduced to Jimmy Stewart. It took me years to make the connection, and I wish I hadn’t. H read more

Henry Fonda(May 16, 1905 – August 12, 1982). Fonda headed for New York City, where he was joined by Stewart and the two made a small living performing on Broadway. Fonda was first to travel to Hollywood to make his first film, The Farmer Takes a Wife(1935), reprising his role from the read more

Since it was Katharine Hepburn’s birthday on Thursday, May 12, Backlots is acknowledging the occasion with a short biography of the legend, and a celebration of some of her great films and roles. Born in Hartford, Connecticut on May 12, 1907, Katharine Houghton Hepburn was the second of 6 ch read more

Katharine Hepburn (May 12, 1907 – June 29, 2003),received good reviews for her performance on stage in 1932 which brought her to the attention of Hollywood. After a few early film successes, including her first Academy Award, for Morning Glory, Hepburn performed in a few movies that did not read more

Gary Cooper (May 7, 1901 – May 13, 1961). Was best known for his quiet, acting style and his intense screen persona, which was perfect for the many Westerns he made. His career spanned from 1925 until shortly before his death, he performed more than one hundred films. Cooper received five A read more

Anne Baxter (May 7, 1923 – December 12, 1985) was best known for her performances in films: The Magnificent Ambersons (1942), The Razor's Edge (1946), All About Eve (1950) and The Ten Commandments (1956). Please click here to learn more about Anne Baxter. Video from the film: The Razor's read more

Rudolph Valentino (May 6, 1895 – August 23, 1926). His first performance was as an extra in the film, Alimony, he then went on to perform in a bit part in the silent film drama, The Eyes of Youth(1919). Directed by Albert Parker and starring Clara Kimball Young. This film is often credited f read more

Stewart Granger (6 May 1913 – 16 August 1993). His first starring film role was in the film, The Man in Grey (1943). A British film melodrama made by Gainsborough Pictures, which are a series of period costume dramas. Directed by Leslie Arliss and adapted by Doreen Montgomery from the nove read more

Tyrone Power, Jr. (May 5, 1914 – November 15, 1958). Tyrone Power, was with his father when he suffered a fatal heart attack in December 1931, while preparing to perform in, The Miracle Man. Soon after Tyrone Power Jr., found a small part in, Tom Brown of Culver(1932). A story about a young read more

In honor of Audrey's birthday here are some great photos of Audrey and her animal friends. read more

Audrey Hepburn (4 May 1929 – 20 January 1993), studied ballet before moving to London in 1948 where she continued to train in ballet while working as a model. She also performed as a chorus girl in the West End musical theatre productions. Hepburn, is best known for her performances in the read more

Glenn Ford (May 1, 1916 – August 30, 2006). After Ford graduated from Santa Monica High School, he began working in small theatre groups. He also acted in West Coast stage companies, before joining Columbia Pictures in 1939. His first major movie part was in the film, Heaven with a Barbed Wi read more

Eve Arden (April 30, 1908 – November 12, 1990). Her 60-year career she performed in many supporting and leading roles. Personal Quote: "I've worked with a lot of great glamorous girls in movies and the theater. And I'll admit, I've often thought it would be wonderful to be a femme fatale. read more

Ann-Margret (born April 28, 1941), is a Swedish-American actress, singer and dancer whose first RCA recording was "Lost Love" from her debut album, And Here She Is: Ann-Margret, produced in Nashville with Chet Atkins on guitar, the Jordanaires (Elvis Presley's backup singers), and the Anita Kerr read more