Apr 27, 2025
Thomas J. Slater talks about the subject of his new book, silent era screenwriter June Mathis, who didn't let her gender stop her from becoming one of the most influential people working in the movies in the 1920s. Her affiliation with Rudolph Valentino boosted him to super stardom.
Serial expert Bob Bloom offers a...
Mar 25, 2025
Randy Skretvedt is a Laurel and Hardy enthusiast who channelled his passion into a fantastic book Laurel and Hardy: The Magic Behind the Movies. He talks about his luck in doing research and the reason why he praises "the boys" over other comedy teams.
See Skretvedt in person at the Columbus Moving Picture Show where...
Feb 25, 2025
Richard S. Greene has written books on advertising comedians including Laurel & Hardy, Abbott & Costello, Martin & Lewis, and most recently W.C. Fields. He discusses his passion for movies that began at an early age and his longtime involvement with the Sons of the Desert.
Jan 27, 2025
Cleveland author Don Billie discusses his book Margaret Hamilton: From Cleveland OH to the Land of Oz. Samantha profiles character actor Walter Connolly.
Dec 11, 2024
Silent film accompanist group the Invincible Czars tours the country. Josh Robins talks about how they got started and their intent to support the action on screen.
Blanche Mehaffey was a Ziegfeld Girl, a WAMPAS Baby Star and a film actress who hailed from Cincinnati.