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In this episode, we talk with Timothy Lefler about his second book about silent film legend Mabel Normand. We have a lively conversation about the films, life, loves, controversies, and untimely death of one of Hollywood’s earliest stars. Charlie Chaplin, Fatty Arbuckle, Mack Sennett, Samuel Goldwyn, and Hal Roach all enter in the conversation. Click and listen!

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In this episode we talk about the 2007 action film Shoot ‘Em Up. We discuss the characters, the plot (yes, there was one), and the tongue in cheek nature of it. We also talk about the 80s films that inspired it and similar films made around the same time. Click and listen! 🎬🎬🎥👍

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In this episode, we are joined by filmmaker Shaun Rose to talk about the 1962 thriller Cape Fear. We discuss the plot, themes, and characters of the film. We talk about the extremely convincing performance of Robert Mitchum. We also of course discuss the Martin Scorsese remake from 1991.

Be sure to check out Shaun’s YouTube channel!

https://youtube.com/@shaunrose8146?si=TGSMwXV4OTsvDcYB

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In this bonus episode, we talk to actress Beege Barkette about her experience on The Frisch Kid. We talk about director Michael Aldrich, Gene Wilder and Harrison Ford. We also discuss the rest of Beege’s Hollywood experience.

Beege Barkette has a new short film she’s involved with she wants people to see. We will post more about that when the time comes Meanwhile, check out her extensive IMBD spanning over 40 years. Hopefully you can find a good one to stream or order.

https://m.imdb.com/name/nm0055021/?ref_=m_ttfcd_cl10



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In this episode we celebrate the career of the recently departed James Caan. We subjectively list the top 10 James Caan performances. 

We also pay tribute to two great character actors, Paul Sorvino and David Warner. 

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In this episode we explore the three films that Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz appeared in together. We also dig deeper in the film career of Lucy and how her star evolved into possibly the biggest name ever in television. 

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In this episode we talk about the various American adaptations of Zorro in the movies. Douglas Fairbanks, Tyrone Power, Guy Williams, George Hamilton, and Antonio Banderas all played Zorro. 
We also talk to silent film historian Tracey Goessel about why she thinks Douglas Fairbanks is the best Zorro. 

Please consider supporting The Biograph Project. Also, if you want to know everything about Douglas Fairbanks, order Tracey’s comprehensive book. 

https://books.google.com/books/about/The_First_King_of_Hollywood.html?id=XKeBCgAAQBAJ&source=kp_book_description

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In this episode we talk with film director Glenn Andreiev ably Mutiny on the Bounty.  We discuss the four theatrical versions of the story. We place most of the conversation around the 1935 version starring Clark Gable and Charles Laughton. 

Be sure and check out Glenn Andreiev’s film library and consider viewing some. 

https://vimeo.com/glennandreiev/vod_pages

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In this episode we talk about the film noir Scarlet Street starring  Edward G. Robinson and Joan Bennett. It came out in 1945 and was directed by Fritz Lang. 

We also  talk about the film made a year before by the same three people called The Woman in the Window. It was a very similar plot and style. 

We talk about the reason why Fritz Lang wanted to make such a similar film. 

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In this episode we talk with Laini Giles about silent film star Olive Thomas. Olive Thomas had promise to be a huge star of Hollywood until her sudden death of poisoning in 1920. Laini  wrote a book called The Forgotten Flapper: A Novel of Olive Thomas. We break down the life and career of the beautiful and talented Olive Thomas and her sudden death. 

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25728453-the-forgotten-flapperYou 

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