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John Sayles Biography

John Saylesdirector, writer, actorBorn: 9/28/1950Birthplace: Schenectady, New York After college, Sayles worked odd jobs while writing novels (Pride of the Bimbos, 1975; Union Dues, 1977) and short…

Charles Boyer

Charles BoyeractorBorn: 8/28/1899Birthplace: Figeac, France Epitomizing the suave and sophisticated leading man, he played opposite some of Hollywood's greatest leading ladies, including Bette Davis…

Charles Boyer Biography

Charles BoyeractorBorn: 8/28/1899Birthplace: Figeac, France Epitomizing the suave and sophisticated leading man, he played opposite some of Hollywood's greatest leading ladies, including Bette Davis…

George Schaefer Biography

George Schaefer(George Louis Scheafer)director, producerBorn: 12/16/1920Birthplace: Wallingford, Connecticut In the early 1950s and 1960s, Schaefer directed the first TV versions of several…

Brewer's: Gretchen

A pet German diminutive of Margaret. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894GrethelGreta Hall A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X…

Brewer's: Gresham and the Pearl

When Queen Elizabeth visited the Exchange, Sir Thomas Gresham, it is said, pledged her health in a cup of wine containing a precious stone crushed to atoms, and worth £15,000. If this tale…

Biographies: 2019 People in the News

2019 People in the News See also 2018 People in the News 2016 People in the News 2015 People in the News 2014 People in the News 2013 People in the News 2012 People in the News 2011 People…

From Reel Love to Real Love

Movies that inspired off-screen romances Greta Garbo and John Gilbert's onscreen passion ignited a two-year offscreen romance, as well. Valentine Links…

Jean Howard 2000 Deaths

Jean HowardAge: 89 star, socialite, and photographer whose close relationship with Hollywood's elite (Tyrone Power, Marlene Dietrich, Greta Garbo, Gary Cooper, Marilyn Monroe) produced scores…