Maureen O’Hara was widely known as "The Queen of Technicolor". She was, also, the cinematic definition of the fiery redhead. She could be warm and inviting, yet hard and willful; but no matter where she fell, she always had a mind of her own. A spirited Irish lass capable of going head to head with John Wayne, she could also portray the most sophisticated and caring mother you could possibly wish for. Maureen is, probably, the ultimate example of a tomboy who knew how to be a

Marion Davies was one of the rare silent movie stars to actually make a successful transition into the talkies. A talented comedienne, she was once credited as a major influence on the legendary Lucille Ball. Unfortunately, Marion's real-life story has often overshadowed her acting career in the public consciousness. For better or worse, she is best known today as the long-time paramour of newspaper tycoon William Randolph Hearst and as the hostess of Hearst Castle's famous p

Fredric March is not a name the average person is likely to know. However, he was one of the most well-respected and versatile actors of Hollywood’s studio era. If March doesn’t enjoy the same name recognition as some of his peers, it might be because of his incredible ability to disappear into his numerous roles. With a career that spanned from the 1920s to the 1970s, March moved seamlessly from a romantic leading man to an older character actor. And unlike most stars of the

Esther Williams was Hollywood's "Million Dollar Mermaid" and possibly the most unique star ever to grace the silver screen. Although she grew to become a likable actress and successful singer, Esther Williams will forever be remembered as the starlet who turned swimming into an art form. To this day, no other actress has ever attempted the water ballets and stunts Esther performed on a regular basis (often risking life and limb in the process). She is even universally credite

Natalie Wood was a child star the world truly watched grow up. Going from an innocent child in the 1940s to an angst-ridden teenager of the 1950s to a sexy adult woman living through the sexual revolution of the 1960s, Natalie Wood seemed to epitomize an entire generation's coming-of-age. The daughter of Russian immigrants, Natalie made her film debut when she was only five years old. She continued working steadily up until adulthood, only slowing down after her first child w

Rock Hudson was the quintessential leading man of the 1950s and '60s. Standing at an imposing 6'4", he often played characters who appeared to be the ultimate masculine ideal. Classically handsome with an easygoing personality, Rock specialized in romantic melodramas, comedies, and even Westerns. But he is probably best remembered for the hugely successful string of romantic comedies he starred in opposite Doris Day. The onscreen teaming of Doris Day and Rock Hudson is still