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Shirley Temple
Shirley Temple Explains How Her Contract Robbed Her

  By Witnify • February 11, 2014 Uncategorized
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Child star Shirley Temple explains how she walked away with a fraction of her earned money because of a clause in her contract. Continue reading

Tagged   Acting, Arts and Culture, Shirley Temple
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Whitney Houston
Kevin Costner’s Emotional Reaction to Whitney Houston’s Funeral

  By Witnify • February 11, 2014 Uncategorized
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Actor Kevin Costner, known for his role opposite Whitney Houston in The Bodyguard, remembers the emotions he felt during her funeral and reflects on their working relationship. Continue reading

Tagged   Acting, Arts and Culture, Grammy, Whitney Houston
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Whitney Houston
Aretha Franklin: ‘She Was One of the Better Singers, If Not the Best’

  By Witnify • February 11, 2014 Uncategorized
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Singer Aretha Franklin reflects on the relationship she had with Whitney Houston from their first meeting when she was a child to their musical collaboration in 1989 and discusses the ups and downs of Houston's success throughout her life. Continue reading

Tagged   Acting, Arts and Culture, Grammy, Whitney Houston
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Marlon Brando
Rita Moreno and Marlon Brando: The Crazy Affair

  By Morgan Birck • February 4, 2014 Uncategorized
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Actress Rita Moreno discusses the tumultuous relationship that she had with Marlon Brando and the challenges that she faced after their breakup. Continue reading

Tagged   Acting, Arts and Culture, Film, Marlon Brando, Rita Moreno
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Roman Polanski
Roman Polanski’s 13 Year Old Victim Speaks Out

  By Morgan Birck • January 30, 2014 Uncategorized
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Samantha Geimer gives her first-hand account of the 1977 incident in which Roman Polanski, a famous Hollywood director, held a photo shoot with Geimer (then Samantha Gailey) and had "unlawful sex" with her. Continue reading

Tagged   1970s, Acting, Arts and Culture, Crime, Film, Roman Polanski, Samantha Gailey, Samantha Geimer
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Elizabeth Taylor
Elizabeth Taylor on Being a Child Actress

  By Morgan Birck • January 30, 2014 Uncategorized
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In this short clip from 2001, Elizabeth Taylor talks about being a child actor, when she began taking acting seriously and who she acted with at that time. Continue reading

Tagged   Acting, Arts and Culture, Elizabeth Taylor, Film, Women
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Dr. Strangelove
Robin Williams on Peter Sellers in Dr. Strangelove

  By Witnify • January 29, 2014 Uncategorized
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Comedian Robin Williams explains why he thinks Peter Sellers is one of the best actors of all time and discusses his favorite performances of Seller's from Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb. Continue reading

Tagged   Acting, Arts and Culture, Dr. Strangelove, Film, Peter Sellers, Robin Williams
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Dr. Strangelove
William H. Macy on Peter Seller’s Performance & Kubrick’s Direction

  By Witnify • January 29, 2014 Uncategorized
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Actor William H. Macy remembers the first time he saw Dr. Strangelove as a 14 year old and discusses the influence the film had on his life and his favorite memories. Continue reading

Tagged   Acting, Arts and Culture, Dr. Strangelove, Film, Peter Sellers, Robin Williams
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Jack Lemmon
Jack Lemmon on Marilyn Monroe and Stardom

  By Morgan Birck • January 24, 2014 Uncategorized
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Jack Lemmon, an Academy Award winning actor and musician, discusses Marilyn Monroe and her insecurities during her rise to fame. Continue reading

Tagged   1950s, 1960s, Acting, Arts and Culture, Film, Jack Lemmon, Marilyn Monroe, Some Like It Hot
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Frank Sinatra
Frank Sinatra Sings to Orson Welles

  By Morgan Birck • January 24, 2014 Uncategorized
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In 1975, Frank Sinatra sings a humorous tribute song to Orson Welles, the actor and director who was receiving a lifetime achievement award from the American Film Institute. Continue reading

Tagged   1970s, Acting, Arts and Culture, Film, Frank Sinatra, Orson Welles
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