Sam Mendes’ acclaimed World War I epic “1917” graphically shows how the Great War was indeed hell. And numerous actors and filmmakers were there on the front lines or bravely engaging in dogfights in the sky over France. Just as Mendes’ illustrates in “1917,” the combat took its toll on these soldiers who went on to fame in feature films. Numerous were wounded, gassed and even were POWs. Needless to say, the majority were never the same.
Here’s a look at 10 actors, who became stars during the Golden Age of Hollywood, who participated in World War I
Humphrey Bogart
Long before he uttered “Here’s looking at you kid” in 1942’s “Casablanca,” the Oscar-winning superstar was a teenager when he enlisted in the Navy in May of 1918 where he was assigned to the ship the Leviathan. And it was during this time, he suffered the injury that created the scar on...
Here’s a look at 10 actors, who became stars during the Golden Age of Hollywood, who participated in World War I
Humphrey Bogart
Long before he uttered “Here’s looking at you kid” in 1942’s “Casablanca,” the Oscar-winning superstar was a teenager when he enlisted in the Navy in May of 1918 where he was assigned to the ship the Leviathan. And it was during this time, he suffered the injury that created the scar on...
- 12/30/2019
- by Susan King
- Gold Derby
I was driving through Griffith Park, on my way to don my monkey puppet for the Los Angeles Haunted Hayride, when I went past the filming for Adam Sandler's Jack and Jill. In it, he plays both the brother and annoying sister of the title. As I went past, I saw Mr. Sandler decked out in his requisite fat suit and wig, spazzing around on a soccer field. I was the scariest thing I saw all night.
As an actor, I always wonder why certain folks feel the need to play several characters in the same film. I'm not talking about when actors have to play twin brothers or sisters or what have you, I mean that they play two separate characters entirely. It always seems odd to me. And it always seems like there are several actors who do this more frequently than most.
I think the record...
As an actor, I always wonder why certain folks feel the need to play several characters in the same film. I'm not talking about when actors have to play twin brothers or sisters or what have you, I mean that they play two separate characters entirely. It always seems odd to me. And it always seems like there are several actors who do this more frequently than most.
I think the record...
- 1/25/2011
- by Brian Prisco
Since 19th July, The London Film Museum has been running an exhibition of props and costumes from 20th Century Fox movies to celebrate the studio’s 75th anniversary. Clothes on Film decided to make a visit, a bit late in the day, but we had a good look round anyway.
There were not that many costumes in the Fox exhibition (certainly considering the history of the studio), but the museum itself has plenty more to see. Just to be in the same room as some of these memorable outfits is a thrill, especially from more recent movies where memories are fresh. With this is mind, here is our pick of Fox’s lot and the best the museum has to offer:
Australia (2008):
One thing about Baz Luhrmann’s Australia, regardless of the quality of the film itself, is that the World War II era costumes are dazzling . This red...
There were not that many costumes in the Fox exhibition (certainly considering the history of the studio), but the museum itself has plenty more to see. Just to be in the same room as some of these memorable outfits is a thrill, especially from more recent movies where memories are fresh. With this is mind, here is our pick of Fox’s lot and the best the museum has to offer:
Australia (2008):
One thing about Baz Luhrmann’s Australia, regardless of the quality of the film itself, is that the World War II era costumes are dazzling . This red...
- 8/16/2010
- by Chris Laverty
- Clothes on Film
London, Feb 19 (Dpa) British actor, screenwriter and film director Lionel Jeffries, best known for his clebrated film version of the ‘Railway Children’ and his role in the movie ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’, has died at the age of 83, the BBC reported Friday.
Jeffries appeared in over 70 films, including ‘The Colditz Story’, ‘The Prisoner of Zenda’, ‘The Trials of Oscar Wilde’ and ‘Camelot’.
He directed the colour version of the 1970.
Jeffries appeared in over 70 films, including ‘The Colditz Story’, ‘The Prisoner of Zenda’, ‘The Trials of Oscar Wilde’ and ‘Camelot’.
He directed the colour version of the 1970.
- 2/19/2010
- by realbollywood
- RealBollywood.com
The British actor and director, Lionel Jeffries, has passed away at the age of 83. Jeffries was known for directing the classic children's movie, "The Railway Children."
Jeffries' other film credits include his role as Grandpa Potts in "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" and as King Pellinore in "Camelot." He also took on roles in films such as "Two-Way Stretch," "The Trials of Oscar Wilde," "The Prisoner of Zenda" and "The Wrong Arm of the Law."
According to his rep from the Liz Hobbs Group, the famed director passed away at his nursing home in Poole, England on Friday following a long illness. Funeral arrangements for Jeffries have not yet been announced.
Jeffries' other film credits include his role as Grandpa Potts in "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" and as King Pellinore in "Camelot." He also took on roles in films such as "Two-Way Stretch," "The Trials of Oscar Wilde," "The Prisoner of Zenda" and "The Wrong Arm of the Law."
According to his rep from the Liz Hobbs Group, the famed director passed away at his nursing home in Poole, England on Friday following a long illness. Funeral arrangements for Jeffries have not yet been announced.
- 2/19/2010
- icelebz.com
The British actor and director, Lionel Jeffries, has passed away at the age of 83. Jeffries was known for directing the classic children's movie, "The Railway Children."
Jeffries' other film credits include his role as Grandpa Potts in "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" and as King Pellinore in "Camelot." He also took on roles in films such as "Two-Way Stretch," "The Trials of Oscar Wilde," "The Prisoner of Zenda" and "The Wrong Arm of the Law."
According to his rep from the Liz Hobbs Group, the famed director passed away at his nursing home in Poole, England on Friday following a long illness. Funeral arrangements for Jeffries have not yet been announced.
Jeffries' other film credits include his role as Grandpa Potts in "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" and as King Pellinore in "Camelot." He also took on roles in films such as "Two-Way Stretch," "The Trials of Oscar Wilde," "The Prisoner of Zenda" and "The Wrong Arm of the Law."
According to his rep from the Liz Hobbs Group, the famed director passed away at his nursing home in Poole, England on Friday following a long illness. Funeral arrangements for Jeffries have not yet been announced.
- 2/19/2010
- icelebz.com
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