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Ralf Harolde, Expert Portrayer of Lowlifes and Junkies
Written by Cliff Aliperti and originally published on Immortal EphemeraAbove: Ralf Harolde in Safe in Hell. When I think of pre-Code sleaze, Ralf Harolde’s is the first face I imagine. I love it when...
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Arthur Hohl – Broadway to Hollywood, Double-Dealers All the Way
Written by Cliff Aliperti and originally published on Immortal EphemeraAbove: Arthur Hohl in Jimmy the Gent (1934). Arthur Hohl was another nasty piece of work on screen, though he seems to have lived...
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Helen Vinson Biography – A Socialite Specializing in Socialites
Written by Cliff Aliperti and originally published on Immortal EphemeraHelen Vinson specialized in playing calculating society beauties. He characters forever plotted to get what they wanted, usually...
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Helen Lowell, 1880s Gilbert & Sullivan to 1930s Cranky Character Parts
Written by Cliff Aliperti and originally published on Immortal EphemeraAbove: Helen Lowell in Party Wire (1935). Helen Lowell, born Helen Lowell Robb on June 2, 1866 in New York, NY. Died June 28, 1937...
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Viola Dana – A Biography in Clippings
Written by Cliff Aliperti and originally published on Immortal Ephemera Viola Dana was born Virginia Flugrath in Brooklyn, New York, June 26, 1897 (though this birth record says Viola Betty Flugrath)....
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Guy Kibbee Biography – Character Actor Played Sugar Daddies, Goofballs, and...
Written by Cliff Aliperti and originally published on Immortal EphemeraAbove: Guy Kibbee by Fred R. Lundy, Oakland Tribune, October 9, 1932. One of the most popular and lovable character actors of the...
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Merna Kennedy – Chaplin Leading Lady; Also Star of Broadway
Written by Cliff Aliperti and originally published on Immortal EphemeraAbove: Merna Kennedy and Charlie Chaplin in The Circus (1928). Merna Kennedy exploded on the movie scene as Charlie Chaplin’s...
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Helen Mack — Brief Biography of The Son of Kong Star
Written by Cliff Aliperti and originally published on Immortal Ephemera“Pay particular attention to Helen Mack,” said Picture Play in its review. They weren’t the only ones to notice. It was Mack who...
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Stanley Fields Biography — Blustery Thirties Character Actor
Written by Cliff Aliperti and originally published on Immortal EphemeraAbove: Stanley Fields in Little Caesar (1931) Stanley Fields had a voice that matched his face. Either could have been raked over...
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Miriam Hopkins Biography — Star of Stage and Screen, 1902-1972
Written by Cliff Aliperti and originally published on Immortal EphemeraA few years ago I wrote a post about about the pre-Code output of Miriam Hopkins. The title of that post asks if Miriam Hopkins...
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