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Here are 10 things you should know about Wallis Clark, born 144 years ago today. He enjoyed success in the theatre, in vaudeville, in pictures and television. #OldMovies #ClassicMovies #ClassicHollywood #PrecodeMovies #ClassicBroadway #ClassicTV #CharacterActors #Vaudeville

Here are 10 things you should know about Joan Bennett, born 116 years ago today. She enjoyed success in the theatre, pictures, radio and television. #OldMovies #ClassicMovies #ClassicHollywood #FilmNoir #PrecodeMovies #ClassicBroadway #OldTimeRadio #ClassicTV

Here are 10 things you should know about William Frawley, born 139 years ago today. He enjoyed success in vaudeville, the theatre, pictures, radio and television. #OldMovies #ClassicMovies #ClassicHollywood #PrecodeMovies #ClassicBroadway #OldTimeRadio #ClassicTV #CharacterActors #Vaudeville

Here are 10 things you should know about Warren Hymer, born 120 years ago today. After a brief stage career, he appeared in more than 125 films over a 20-year movie career. #OldMovies #ClassicMovies #ClassicHollywood #PrecodeMovies #ClassicBroadway#CharacterActors

Here are 10 things you should know about Victor Moore, born 150 years ago today. He enjoyed success in the theatre, vaudeville, Broadway, pictures, radio and television. #OldMovies #ClassicMovies #ClassicHollywood #PrecodeMovies #ClassicBroadway #OldTimeRadio #ClassicTV #CharacterActors #Vaudeville

We have a new Substack post about an admittedly obscure bit of Hollywood history we've uncovered. You might find it of interest. It's free to read, but please consider subscribing. @cladriteradio@substack.com

Here are 10 things you should know about Zachary Scott, born 112 years ago today. He enjoyed success in the theatre, pictures, radio and television. #OldMovies #ClassicMovies #ClassicHollywood #FilmNoir #ClassicBroadway #OldTimeRadio #ClassicTV

Here are 10 things you should know about Edward Arnold, born 136 years ago today. One of Hollywood’s finest character actors, he specialized in playing men of authority, influence and wealth. #OldMovies #ClassicMovies #ClassicHollywood #PrecodeMovies #ClassicBroadway #OldTimeRadio #ClassicTV #CharacterActors #Vaudeville

Here are 10 things you should know about Chester Morris, born 125 years ago today. Morris enjoyed a successful career in theatre, film, radio and television that spanned more than half a century. #OldMovies #ClassicMovies #ClassicHollywood #PrecodeMovies #ClassicBroadway #OldTimeRadio #ClassicTV #CharacterActors #Vaudeville

Happy Valentine's Day! We love all our listeners, followers and—most especially—our Patreon supporters, a group that you can join for as little as $5 a month. You'll be helping to keep our station alive and streaming and to ensure that we’re able to keep the videos and other content we share with you here coming. https://patreon.com/cladriteradio

Here are 10 things you should know about Florence Rice, born 119 years ago today. After enjoying success on Broadway, she worked steadily in pictures over a brief Hollywood career. #OldMovies #ClassicMovies #ClassicHollywood #ClassicBroadway

Cladrite Radio is pleased to announce a new sponsor: Pintele, a seven-part weekly podcast from author Noah Diamond. Pintele is a compelling, entertaining and moving exploration of Jewish identity, filled with comedy, tragedy, music and mishegoss. The first chapter is live now. We're linking to it on Youtube, but it's available wherever you get your podcasts.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuDsYt6ZS38

Here are 10 things you should know about Ludwig Stössel, born 143 years ago today. After a long career in Germany and Austria, he came to the U.S. where he enjoyed success in pictures and on television. #OldMovies #ClassicMovies #ClassicHollywood #ClassicTV #CharacterActors

Cladrite Radio sponsor The Mint Theater Company rescues forgotten plays from the first half of the 20th century and brings them back to life. Late last year, the Mint mounted Sally Carson's CROOKED CROSS, a play that very much resonates today. It was a terrific production, and now through Feb. 22, they're streaming it for all to see absolutely free (but please donate a few bucks when you watch).
https://minttheater.org/production/crooked-cross/

Here are 10 things you should know about Alan Hale, Sr., born 134 years ago today. He was one of the busiest character actors in film history, appearing in nearly 250 movies in 38 years. #OldMovies #ClassicMovies #ClassicHollywood #PrecodeMovies #ClassicBroadway #CharacterActors

Here are 10 things you should know about Brian Donlevy, born 125 years ago today. He enjoyed success in the theatre, pictures, radio and television. #OldMovies #ClassicMovies #ClassicHollywood #FilmNoir #ClassicBroadway #OldTimeRadio #ClassicTV #CharacterActors

Here are 10 things you should know about Charles Ruggles, born 140 years ago today. He enjoyed a career that spanned more than six decades in the theatre, pictures, radio and television. #OldMovies #ClassicMovies #ClassicHollywood #PrecodeMovies #ClassicBroadway #OldTimeRadio #ClassicTV #CharacterActors

Here are 10 things you should know about James Craig, born 114 years ago today. He enjoyed success in the theatre, pictures, radio and television. #OldMovies #ClassicMovies #ClassicHollywood #ClassicBroadway #ClassicTV

Some years ago, Cladrite Radio founder Brett Leveridge appeared on the public radio show This American Life. One of the shows he was on, “The Kindness of Strangers,” is airing again this weekend. We’re told it’ll be featured on their podcast too. Give it a listen—we think you’ll enjoy it.

Here are 10 things you should know about Mary Carlisle, born 112 years ago today. She was never a A-list star, but over a 14-year career, she made her mark on Hollywood. #OldMovies #ClassicMovies #ClassicHollywood #PrecodeMovies #silentmovies

Here are 10 things you should know about Frank Albertson, born 117 years ago today. He was a busy character actor (and occasional leading man) in the theatre, pictures, radio and television. #OldMovies #ClassicMovies #ClassicHollywood #PrecodeMovies #ClassicBroadway #OldTimeRadio #ClassicTV #CharacterActors