All Things Cladrite

Here are 10 things you should know about Maria Montez, born 114 years ago today. Her life and career were all too brief, but she still made her mark in Hollywood.

Here are 10 things you should know about Clara Blandick, born 150 years ago today. Though she's remembered for a particular role, she enjoyed a long and varied career in the theatre, vaudeville and pictures.

Marilyn Monroe was born Norma Jeane Mortenson on June 1, 1926. We like to think that somewhere, she's listening to the radio, wearing Chanel No. 5 and is at peace.

Here are 10 things you should know about Richard Lane, born 127 years ago today. In a rich and varied career, he did just about everything there is to do in show business.

Here are 10 things you should know about Willie Best, born 113 years ago today. Like other Black actors of his time, his range of roles was limited but he forged an enduring legacy in Hollywood.

Here are 10 things you should know about Steve Cochran, born 109 years ago today. He was as well known for his tumultuous life offscreen as for his work on-screen.

Here are 10 things you should know about Herbert Marshall, born 136 years ago today. He enjoyed success on the stage, in pictures, in radio and on television.

Here are 10 things you should know about George E. Stone, born 123 years ago today. He enjoyed success in vaudeville, pictures, radio and television.

Here are 10 things you should know about Maureen O’Sullivan, born 115 years ago today. She enjoyed success in the theatre, pictures, radio and television.

Here are 10 things you should know about Irving Berlin, born 138 years ago today. He was arguably the greatest American composer of popular music.

Here are 10 things you should know about Charles McGraw, born 112 years ago today. Few actors had a more hardboiled screen persona than this son of the Midwest.

Here are 10 things you should know about Gary Cooper, born 125 years ago today. He was surprisingly versatile, considering his persona as a strong, silent type.

Here are 10 things you should know about Tyrone Power, born 112 years ago today. His life and career were cut short, but his Hollywood legacy endures.

Here are 10 things you should know about Beulah Bondi, born 137 years ago today. She enjoyed a successful stage career before becoming a beloved character actress in pictures.

Here are 10 things you should know about Brian Aherne, born 124 years ago today. He enjoyed success in the theatre, pictures, radio, television and even publishing.

Here are 10 things you should know about Ella Fitzgerald, born 109 years ago today. We're featuring her music all day on Cladrite Radio, so tune in now!

Here are 10 things you should know about Virginia Huston, born 101 years ago today. Her film career was brief—by her own choice—but in some ways it exemplified the Hollywood experience.