If the Golden era of Old Hollywood is your thing, our podcast is for you! If you want TYRONE POWER instead of TOM HARDY, JENNIFER JONES instead of JENNIFER LAWRENCE, or ROBERT MITCHUM rather than ROBERT PATTINSON, then FROM BENEATH THE HOLLYWOOD SIGN is the gin joint for you. Each week, writer and producer STEVE CUBINE and actress and writer NAN MCNAMARA explore, discuss, and dissect the magical, mysterious, amusing, and sometimes bizarre tales of Old Hollywood. So sit back and revisit a time when the pictures were still big and everyone was ready for their close-up.
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“NEVER THE BRIDE, ALWAYS THE SCENE STEALER” - 11/9/2026 (165)
They may not always have gotten top billing, but they certainly knew how to steal a scene! This week on From Beneath the Hollywood Sign, Steve and Nan celebrate some of their favorite character actresses—the wonderfully talented women who could turn even the smallest role into something unforgettable. From the sharp-tongued, no-nonsense Marjorie Main to the meek, careworn Dorothy Adams, we're shining the spotlight on six marvelous performers who helped make Hollywood's Golden Age so memorable. We’ll share favorite performances, fascinating stories, and a few surprises along the way. They played mothers, maids, busybodies, society matrons, and just about everything in between—and sometimes walked away with the entire picture! Join us as we give these unsung heroines of classic Hollywood a little of the star treatment they so richly deserve!
SHOW NOTES:
Sources:
Actresses of a Certain Character: Familiar Hollywood Faces from the
Thirties to the Forties (2007), by Axel Nissan;
Whatever became of . . . ? (1989), by Richard Lamparski;
“Almira Sessions: Movie Matron á la Mode,” September 16, 2017, Travalanche.com;
“Ann Doran; Veteran Character Actress (Obit),” October 1, 2000, by Myrna Oliver, Los Angeles Times;
“Norma Varden; Played Variety of Characters,” January 21, 1989, Los Angeles Times;
“Marjorie Main, Actress Does; Ma Kettle of the Movies Was 85,” April 11, 1975, by William Freeman, New York Times;
“Actress Dies at 85,” August 8, 1974, Albuquerque Journal;
wikipedia.com;
TCM.com;
IMDBPro.com;
Movies:
Robin Hood (1922)
Derelict (1930)
A Night Like This (1932)
Wayward (1932)
Turkey Time (1933)
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936)
Dead End (1937)
Stella Dallas (1937)
Rio Grande (1938)
You Can't Take It with You (1938)
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939)
Ninotchka (1939)
The Women (1939)
Little Nellie Kelly (1940)
Wyoming (1940)
Barnacle Bill (1941)
Meet John Doe (1941)
Penny Serenade (1941)
The Shepherd of the Hills (1941)
Sullivan's Travels (1941)
Casablanca (1942)
Jackass Mail (1942)
The Lady Gangster (1942)
The Palm Beach Story (1942)
Random Harvest (1942)
We Were Dancing (1942)
Heaven Can Wait (1943)
The Heat's On (1943)
Johnny Come Lately (1943)
My Kingdom for a Cook (1943)
The Ox-Bow Incident (1943)
So Proudly We Hail! (1943)
Laura (1944)
Mademoiselle Fifi (1944)
Meet Me in St. Louis (1944)
The Miracle of Morgan's Creek (1944)
National Velvet (1944)
The White Cliffs of Dover (1944)
Fallen Angel (1945)
The Best Years of Our Lives (1946)
The Diary of a Chambermaid (1946)
The Harvey Girls (1946)
It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946)
The Bishop's Wife (1947)
The Egg and I (1947)
The Snake Pit (1948)
Ma and Pa Kettle (1949)
Mr. Belvedere Goes to College (1949)
All About Eve (1950)
Summer Stock (1950)
The Mating Season (1951)
Strangers on a Train (1951)
Carrie (1952)
With a Song in My Heart (1952)
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953)
Pickup on South Street (1953)
Rebel Without a Cause (1955)
To Catch a Thief (1955)
Friendly Persuasion (1956)
The Killing (1956)
The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit (1956)
The Swan (1956)
The Ten Commandments (1956)
My Man Godfrey (1957)
The Kettles on Old MacDonald's Farm (1957)
Witness for the Prosecution (1957)
The Big Country (1958)
North by Northwest (1959)
Pillow Talk (1959)
Boys' Night Out (1962)
Birdman of Alcatraz (1962)
Goodbye Again (1961)
Summer and Smoke (1961)
The Sound of Music (1965)
The Boston Strangler (1968)
Rosemary's Baby (1968)
Airport (1970)
Willard (1971)
Peeper (1975)
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“ELSA LANCHESTER: CLASSIC CINEMA STAR OF THE MONTH” - 11/2/2026 (164)
Season 4 · Episode 164
Monday, November 2, 2026 • Duration 36:32
“ELSA LANCHESTER: CLASSIC CINEMA STAR OF THE MONTH” - 11/2/2026 (164)
Elsa Lanchester was one of Hollywood’s most delightfully eccentric actresses, a woman whose extraordinary talent, unmistakable voice, and wonderfully unconventional looks made her a true original. Join us as we celebrate our November Star of the Month, the incomparable Elsa Lanchester. Best remembered for her electrifying, scene-stealing appearance as the wild-haired Bride in Bride of Frankenstein (1935), Lanchester enjoyed a remarkable career that spanned more than six decades, moving effortlessly between drama, comedy, musicals, and character roles. From her unforgettable performances in Witness for the Prosecution and The Bishop’s Wife to her deliciously wicked turn in Bell, Book and Candle, she could steal a scene with little more than a raised eyebrow or a perfectly timed remark. But there was much more to Elsa than her famous fright wig, including a fascinating personal life, an unconventional marriage to fellow actor Charles Laughton, and a fiercely independent spirit that made her unlike anyone else in Hollywood. Join us as we celebrate the life, career, triumphs, and eccentricities of one of the silver screen’s most unforgettable personalities.
SHOW NOTES:
Sources:
Elsa Lanchester, Herself (1983), by Elsa Lanchester;
Charles Laughton and I (1938), by Elsa Lanchester;
elsalanchester.freeservers.com
The Dick Cavett Show, August 11, 1970
“Widow of Charles Laughton Had Many Talents: Actress Elsa Lanchester Dies at 84,” December 27, 1986, Los Angeles Times;
“Elsa Lanchester, 84, Is Dead; Actress Portrayed Eccentrics,” December 27. 1986, New York Times;
“Elsa Lanchester and Bohemian London in the Early Twentieth Century,” February 20. 2014, by Rohan McWilliam, Women’s History Review;
“Turnabout, a Celebration of an L.A. Theater,” October 1, 1993, by Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times;
wikipedia.com;
TCM.com;
IMDBPro.com;
Movies:
The Scarlet Woman (1925)
Dracula (1931)
Frankenstein (1931)
Potiphar's Wife (1931)
The Mummy (1932)
The Sign of the Cross (1932)
Island of Lost Souls (1932)
The Private Life of Henry VIII (1933)
David Copperfield (1935)
Naughty Marietta (1935)
Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
Rembrandt (1936)
The Beachcomber (1938) — also known as Vessel of Wrath
The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1939)
Ladies in Retirement (1941)
Tales of Manhattan (1942)
Forever and a Day (1943)
Passport to Destiny (1944)
The Spiral Staircase (1946)
The Razor's Edge (1946)
The Bishop's Wife (1947)
The Big Clock (1948)
The Secret Garden (1949)
Come to the Stable (1949)
The Inspector General (1949)
Mystery Street (1950)
The African Queen (1951)
Dreamboat (1952)
The Glass Slipper (1955)
The Night of the Hunter (1955)
Witness for the Prosecution (1957)
Bell, Book and Candle (1958)
Mary Poppins (1964)
That Darn Cat! (1965)
Blackbeard's Ghost (1968)
Rascal (1969)
Willard (1971)
Murder by Death (1976)
Die Laughing (1980)
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“THE HAUNTING OF BENEDICT CANYON” - 10/26/2026 (163)
Season 4 · Episode 163
Monday, October 26, 2026 • Duration 45:38
“THE HAUNTING OF BENEDICT CANYON” - 10/26/2026
Behind the gates of some of Hollywood’s most magnificent estates lies a canyon filled with dark secrets, scandal, tragedy, and perhaps a few restless spirits! This week on From Beneath the Hollywood Sign, Steve and Nan celebrate Halloween by venturing into the shadowy history of Benedict Canyon, one of Los Angeles’ most beautiful—and notorious—neighborhoods. From the horrifying murders of Sharon Tate and her friends to the mysterious death of Superman's George Reeves to Hollywood scandals, ghostly encounters, and unexplained happenings that have haunted these winding roads for decades, we explore the darker side of this glamorous celebrity enclave. Along the way, we uncover stories of legendary stars, ill-fated romances, and mansions rumored to harbor more than just memories of their famous former residents. Is Benedict Canyon simply a place where Hollywood history took some tragic turns, or is there something more sinister lurking in its hills? Join us for a fascinating journey into the mysteries, murders, mayhem, and paranormal legends of Benedict Canyon—where Hollywood's past never quite seems to stay buried!
SHOW NOTES:
Sources:
Yesterday In Benedict Canyon: George Reeves, Hollywood, and the Death No One Settled (2026), by Adrian Halden;
Benedict Canyon (2026), by Ricky Indrawan;
Sharon Tate and the Manson Murders (2016), by Greg King;
Murder in Beverly Hills: the Mob-Style Execution of Susan Berman, Her Crime Boss Father, and the Deadly Secret She Took to Her Grave (2013), by Cathy Scott
John Gilbert: The Last of the Silent Stars (2013), by Eve Golden;
Paul Bern: The Life and Famous Death of the MGM Director and Husband of Harlow (2009), by E.J. Fleming;
Helter Skelter (1974), by Vincent Bugliosi;
“Edson Abijah Benedict: The Pioneer Behind the Name of Benedict Canyon,” September 16, 2026, by Allan R. Ellenburger, The Hollywoodland Review;
wikipedia.com;
TCM.com;
IMDBPro.com;
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“ADRIAN: THE ART OF HOLLYWOOD GLAMOUR ” - 10/19/2026 (162)
Season 4 · Episode 162
Monday, October 19, 2026 • Duration 41:25
EPISODE 162 - “ADRIAN: THE ART OF HOLLYWOOD GLAMOUR ” - 10/19/2026
What do Dorothy’s ruby slippers, Joan Crawford’s legendary shoulder pads, and some of the most glamorous gowns ever seen on the silver screen have in common? One man: Adrian! This week on From Beneath the Hollywood Sign, we celebrate the extraordinary life and career of Gilbert Adrian, the brilliant costume designer who helped define the look of Hollywood’s Golden Age. From dressing such legendary stars as Greta Garbo, Joan Crawford, Norma Shearer, Jean Harlow, and Judy Garland to creating some of the most unforgettable costumes in movie history, Adrian was more than a designer—he was a visionary who understood the power of fashion to create a star, define a character, and captivate an audience. Join us as we explore the artistry, imagination, and fascinating personal story of the man whose creations continue to influence fashion nearly a century later. It's a stylish journey through Hollywood history you won't want to miss!
SHOW NOTES:
Sources:
Adrian: A Lifetime of Movie Glamour, Art and High Fashion (2019), by Leonard Stanley and Mark A. Vieira;
Gowns by Adrian: The MGM years 1928-1941 by Howard Gunter
“Adrian Talks of Gowns--and of Goats; An interview with the Hollywood designer running the gamut from art to animals,”May 27, 1945, by Helen Markel, New York Times;
“Adrian, Whose Elegant Styles Were Movie Scene-Stealers,” May 17, 2002, by Grace Glueck, New York Times;
“Fashion Designer Gilbert Adrian Dies: Cerebral Hemorrhage Saturday Fatal to Noted Hollywood Stylist,” September 14, 1959, New York Times;
“Smithsonian Unearths 42 Adrian Designs,” July 2, 1978, by Karen de Vim, New York Times;
The Adrian by Terry Ann Gordon, Costume Designers Guild (June 26, 2023)
wikipedia.com;
TCM.com;
IMDBPro.com;
Movies Mentioned:
Backbone (1923), starring Edith Roberts, Alfred Lunt, William B. Mack, Frankie Evans;
The Hooded Falcon (1924), starring Rudolph Valentino, Tony D’Algy, Snitz Edwards, Nita Naldi, Emily Fitzroy (never completed);
Cobra (1925), starring Rudolph Valentino, Nita Naldi, Casson Ferguson, Gertrude Olmstead;
What Price Beauty? (1925) starring Nita Naldi, Pierre Gendron, Virginia Pearson, Myrna Loy. (Filmed in 1925; released in 1928.);
The Gold Rush (1925), starring Charlie Chaplin, Georgia Hale, Mack Swain, Tom Murray, Henry Bergman;
The King of Kings (1927), starring H. B. Warner, Dorothy Cumming, Ernest Torrence, Joseph Schildkraut, Jacqueline Logan;
Daddy Long Legs (1931), starring Janet Gaynor, Warner Baxter, Una Merkel, John Arledge, Claude Gillingwater;
Grand Hotel (1932), starring Greta Garbo, John Barrymore, Joan Crawford, Wallace Beery, Lionel Barrymore;
Letty Lynton (1932), starring Joan Crawford, Robert Montgomery, Nils Asther, Lewis Stone, May Robson;
Queen Christina (1933), starring Greta Garbo, John Gilbert, Ian Keith, Lewis Stone, Elizabeth Young;
Dinner at Eight (1933), starring Marie Dressler, John Barrymore, Wallace Beery, Jean Harlow, Lionel Barrymore & Karen Morley;
Camille (1936), starring Greta Garbo, Robert Taylor, Lionel Barrymore, Henry Daniell, Elizabeth Allan;
A Star Is Born (1937), starring Janet Gaynor, Fredric March, Adolphe Menjou, May Robson, Andy Devine;
Marie Antoinette (1938), starring Norma Shearer, Tyrone Power, John Barrymore, Robert Morley, Anita Louise.
Ninotchka (1939), starring Greta Garbo, Melvyn Douglas, Ina Claire, Bela Lugosi, Sig Ruman.
The Women (1939), starring Norma Shearer, Joan Crawford, Rosalind Russell, Paulette Goddard, Joan Fontaine, Mary Boland, Marjorie Main;
The Wizard of Oz (1939), starring Judy Garland, Frank Morgan, Ray Bolger, Jack Haley, Bert Lahr;
The Philadelphia Story (1940), starring Katharine Hepburn, Cary Grant, James Stewart, Ruth Hussey, John Howard;
Two-Faced Woman (1941), starring Greta Garbo, Melvyn Douglas, Constance Bennett, Roland Young, Ruth Gordon;
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"HOLLYWOOD'S FINAL CURTAIN CALL: LAST FILMS OF LEGENDARY STARS" (161)
Season 3 · Episode 161
Monday, October 12, 2026 • Duration 49:19
EPISODE 161 - “HOLLYWOOD’S FINAL CURTAIN CALL: LAST FILMS OF LEGENDARY STARS ” - 10/12/2026
What happens when a Hollywood legend takes that final bow? This week on From Beneath the Hollywood Sign, we welcome back our good friend Brandon Davis, host of the Front Row Classics podcast, for a fascinating look at the final film performances of some of our favorite legendary stars. Some went out on a high note, others chose projects that left us scratching our heads, and a few delivered unforgettable performances that proved they still had plenty of magic left. Join Brandon, Nan, and Steve as we revisit the last time some of Hollywood’s greatest stars appeared on the big screen—and ask the question: Was it a fitting farewell?
SHOW NOTES:
Sources:
“Everyone Who Has Won a Posthumous Oscar,” March 16, 2026, by Maureen Lenker, Entertainment Weekly;
“Posthumous Oscar Nominations: 7 Actors Who Were Recognized After Their Deaths,” by Carson Blackwelder, ABCnews.com;
wikipedia.com;
TCM.com;
IMDBPro.com;
Movies Mentioned:
Saratoga (1937), starring Jean Harlow, Clark Gable, Lionel Barrymore, Walter Pidgeon, Hattie McDaniel, Frank Morgan, Una Merkel, and Margaret Hamilton;
To Be Or Not To Be (1942), starring Carole Lombard, Jack Benny, Robert Stack, Felix Bressart, and Helmut Dantine;
He Ran All the Way (1951) starring John Garfield, Shelley Winters, Wallace Ford, Selena Royle, Gladys George, and Norman Lloyd;
I Could Go On Singing (1963), starring Judy Garland, Dirk Bogarde, Gregory Phillips, Aline MacMahon, and Jack Klugman;
Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner (1967), starring Spencer Tracy, Katharine Hepburn, Sidney Poitier, Katharine Houghton, Beah Richards, Cecil Kellaway, Isabel Sanford, Roy Glenn, and Virginia Christine;
Won Ton Ton, The Dog Who Saved Hollywood (1976), starring Bruce Dern, Madelyn Khan, Terri Garr, Art Carney, Phil Silvers, and Ron Leibman;
Ragtime (1981), starring James Cagney, Elizabeth McGovern, Howard E. Rollins, Brad Dourif, Moses Gunn, Pat O’Brien, Mary Steenburgen, James Olson, Mandy Patinkin, and Donald O’Connor;
Always (1989), starring Richard Dreyfuss, Hollywood Hunter, John Goodman, Brad Johnson, and Audrey Hepburn;
The Rainmaker (1997), starring Matt Damon, Claire Dane, Danny DeVito, Jon Voight,
Mary Kay Place, Danny Glover, Mickey Rourke, Roy Scheider, Andrew Shue, and Teresa Wright;
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"GEORGE BRENT: CLASSIC CINEMA STAR OF THE MONTH" (160)
Season 3 · Episode 160
Monday, October 5, 2026 • Duration 41:18
EPISODE 160 - “GEORGE BRENT: CLASSIC CINEMA’S STAR OF THE MONTH” - 10/05/2026
This week on From Beneath the Hollywood Sign, we’re shining our Star of the Month spotlight on one of classic Hollywood’s most dependable—and surprisingly fascinating—leading men: GEORGE BRENT. Handsome, sophisticated, and effortlessly charming, Brent appeared opposite some of the biggest actresses of the Golden Age, including Davis, Stanwyck, Garbo, Loy, Rogers, Oberon, and Sheridan. But his off-screen life was every bit as colorful as his movies, from his mysterious Irish revolutionary past to six marriages, countless romances, and a career that stretched across more than three decades. Join us as we dig into the films, the women, the rumors, and the remarkable life of George Brent—on the latest episode of From Beneath the Hollywood Sign!
SHOW NOTES:
Sources:
George Brent - Ireland’s Gift to Hollywood and Its Leading Ladies (2016), by Scott O’Brien;
“George Brent, Movie Actor, Dies, Was Leading Man to Many Stars,” May 28, 1979, New York Times;
wikipedia.com;
TCM.com;
IMDBPro.com;
Movies Mentioned:
Under Suspicion (1930);
Once a Sinner (1931);
Fair Warning (1931);
Charlie Chan Carries On (1931);
So Big! (1932);
The Rich Are Always with Us (1932);
The Crash (1932);
Lilly Turner (1933);
The Purchase Price (1932);
Baby Face (1933);
42nd Street (1933);
Front Page Woman (1935);
Special Agent (1935);
Jezebel (1938);
Dark Victory (1939);
The Old Maid (1939);
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The Great Lie (1941);
The Rains Came (1939);
The Fighting 69th (1940);
'Til We Meet Again (1940);
Honeymoon for Three (1941);
The Gay Sisters (1942);
My Reputation (1946);
The Spiral Staircase (1946);
Tomorrow Is Forever (1946);
Lover Come Back (1946);
Slave Girl (1947);
Bride for Sale (1949);
Born Again (1978);
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“TENNESSEE WILLIAMS & COMPANY: HIS ESSENTIAL SCREEN ACTORS” (159)
Season 3 · Episode 159
Monday, September 28, 2026 • Duration 43:31
EPISODE 159 - “TENNESSEE WILLIAMS & COMPANY: HIS ESSENTIAL SCREEN ACTORS” - 9/28/2026
This week on From Beneath the Hollywood Sign, we’re thrilled to welcome back one of our favorite guests, acclaimed author and film historian John DiLeo, for a fascinating conversation about his book Tennessee Williams and Company: His Essential Screen Actors. John takes us inside the extraordinary world of Tennessee Williams on film, exploring the actors who brought his unforgettable characters to life—and what stars like Marlon Brando, Vivien Leigh, Elizabeth Taylor, Paul Newman, Anna Magnani, Geraldine Page, and others brought to Williams’s singular universe of desire, loneliness, desperation, and longing. It’s a spirited celebration of great writing, great acting, and some of the most electrifying performances in movie history. Join us for a trip into the steamy, complicated, and endlessly fascinating world of Tennessee Williams and Company!
SHOW NOTES:
Sources:
Tennessee Williams and Company: His Essential Screen Actors (2010) by John Dileo;
wikipedia.com;
TCM.com;
IMDBPro.com;
Movies Mentioned:
Gone with the Wind (1939)
The Wizard of Oz (1939)
Casablanca (1942)
The Glass Menagerie (1950)
A Streetcar Named Desire (1951)
Come Back, Little Sheba (1952)
The Rose Tattoo (1955)
Giant (1956)
Baby Doll (1956)
Bus Stop (1956)
The Three Faces of Eve (1957)
The Wild Is the Wind (1957)
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958)
Suddenly, Last Summer (1959)
The Entertainer (1960)
The Fugitive Kind (1960)
The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone (1961)
Splendor in the Grass (1961)
Period of Adjustment (1962)
Love with the Proper Stranger (1963)
The Night of the Iguana (1964)
The Carpetbaggers (1964)
Cat Ballou (1965)
Harlow (1965)
Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966)
This Property Is Condemned (1966)
Barefoot in the Park (1967)
Rachel, Rachel (1968)
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"HOLLYWOOD 101: MOVIES GO BACK TO SCHOOL" (158)
Season 3 · Episode 158
Monday, September 21, 2026 • Duration 40:26
EPISODE 158 - “HOLLYWOOD 101: MOVIES GO BACK TO SCHOOL” - 9/21/2026
Class is officially in session! Join us this week on From Beneath The Hollywood Sign as we celebrate the ritual of going back to school. We will explore some of our favorite films about teachers, students, schools, colleges, and the strange, funny, dramatic, and sometimes downright terrifying worlds of academia. From inspiring educators and unforgettable classrooms to rebellious students and lessons that go far beyond the syllabus, we’re digging into the movies that made us love—or dread—going back to school. Pack your backpack, sharpen your pencils, and join us for a cinematic education you won’t want to skip!
SHOW NOTES:
Sources:
wikipedia.com;
TCM.com;
IMDBPro.com;
Movies Mentioned:
Remember The Day (1941), starring Claudette Colbert, John Payne, John Sheppard, Ann Todd, Jane Seymour, Anne Revere, Freida Innescort, Thurston Hall, Irving Bacon, Marie Blake, Jody Gilbert, & Paul Harvey;
Bright Road (1953), starring Dorothy Dandridge, Harry Belefonte, Phillip Hepburn, Barbara Ann Sanders, Robert Horton, Maidie Norman, & Vivian Dandridge;
The Corn is Green (1945), starring Bette Davis, John Dahl, Joan Lorring, Rosalind Ivan, Rhys Williams, Nigel Bruce & Mildred Dunnock
Good Morning, Miss Dove (1955), starring Jennifer Jones, Robert Stack, Peggy Knudsen, Robert Douglas, Kipp Hamilton, Chuck Connors, Marshall Thompson, Mary Wickes & Biff Elliott;
Blackboard Jungle (1955), Glenn Ford, Sidney Poitier, Anne Francis, Vic Morrow, Jamie Farr, Margaret Hayes, Paul Mazursky, & Richard Kiley;
Up The Down Staircase (1967), starring Sandy Dennis, Patrick Bedford, Eileen Heckhart, Jean Stapleton, Ruth White, Ray Poole, Sorrell Brooke, Florence Stanley, Jeff Howard, Ellen O’Mara, Frances Sternhagen & But Cort;
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"Beyond The Hollywood Sign: World Cinema With Alicia Malone" (157)
Season 3 · Episode 157
Monday, September 14, 2026 • Duration 49:07
EPISODE 156 - “BEYOND THE HOLLYWOOD SIGN: WORLD CINEMA WITH ALICIA MALONE” - 9/14/2026
This week on From Beneath the Hollywood Sign, we’re going around the world with one of our favorite film people—Turner Classic Movies host Alicia Malone! Alicia joins us to talk about her wonderful book, TCM Imports: Timeless Favorites and Hidden Gems of World Cinema, a personal tour through 52 remarkable films spanning decades, continents, and cultures. We talk about the movies that opened her eyes to international cinema, some of the unexpected treasures she discovered along the way, and why venturing beyond Hollywood can completely change the way you look at movies. Whether you’re already a devotee of world cinema or have always wondered where to begin, Alicia is the perfect guide. Grab your passport, movie lovers—no luggage required! It’s a brand-new episode of From Beneath the Hollywood Sign!
SHOW NOTES:
Sources:
TCM Imports: Timeless Favorites and Hidden Gems of World Cinema
wikipedia.com;
TCM.com;
IMDBPro.com;
Movies Mentioned:
Citizen Kane (1941);
Suspicion (1941);
Bicycle Thieves (1948);
Late Spring (1949);
Rear Window (1954);
Seven Samurai (1954);
Nights of Cabiria (1957);
The Seventh Seal (1957);
The Apartment (1960);
La Dolce Vita (1960);
The Magnificent Seven (1960);
Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961);
Paris Pick-Up (1962);
The Birds (1963);
Daisies (1966);
Sweet Charity (1969);
Lady Snowblood (1973);
Jeanne Dielman, 23 quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles (1975);
Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975);
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975);
The Ascent (1977);
My Brilliant Career (1979);
Cinema Paradiso (1988);
The Vanishing (1988);
Tatie Danielle (1990);
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995);
In the Mood for Love (2000);
Amélie (2001);
Infernal Affairs (2002);
Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003);
The Departed (2006);
Parasite (2019);
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“CLASSIC CINEMA STAR OF THE MONTH: LINDA DARNELL” - 9/07/2026 156)
Season 3 · Episode 156
Monday, September 7, 2026 • Duration 39:50
EPISODE 156 - “CLASSIC CINEMA STAR OF THE MONTH: LINDA DARNELL” - 9/07/2026
Known as “the girl with the perfect face,” Linda Darnell was one of the biggest stars at 20th Century Fox. In the latest episode of From Beneath the Hollywood Sign, we will be spotlighting her as our September Star of the Month. From her humble beginnings in Dallas to her remarkable rise to stardom to the unforgettable performances that made her one of classic Hollywood’s most captivating screen actresses, this episode celebrates the life, talent, and legacy of a true silver-screen icon. We also reflect on the tragic circumstances of Darnell’s untimely death at just 41, a heartbreaking end to the life of a woman whose beauty, talent, and enduring screen presence left an indelible mark on Hollywood. Join us as we take a closer look at Linda Darnell’s fascinating journey beneath the Hollywood spotlight—and remember the star whose light continues to shine.
SHOW NOTES:
Sources:
Dead Before Their Time (1996), by Diana Karanikas Harvey & Jackson Harvey;
The Hollywood Death Book (1992), by James Robert Parish;
Hollywood Beauty: Linda Darnell and the American Dream (1991), by Ronald L. Davis;
The Films of 20th Century Fox (1979), by Tony Thomas & Aubrey Solomon;
“Linda Darnell Severely Burned in Before-Dawn House Fire; Actress, 43, Listed in Critical Condition After Four Hours of Surgery in Illinois,” April 10, 1965, New York Times;
wikipedia.com;
TCM.com;
IMDBPro.com;
Movies Mentioned:
Hotel for Women (1939);
Day-Time Wife (1939);
Star Dust (1940);
Brigham Young (1940);
The Mark of Zorro (1940);
Blood and Sand (1941);
The Loves of Edgar Allan Poe (1942);
City Without Men (1943);
The Song of Bernadette (1943);
Summer Storm (1944);
Hangover Square (1945);
Fallen Angel (1945);
Centennial Summer (1946);
My Darling Clementine (1946);
Anna and the King of Siam (1946);
Forever Amber (1947);
Unfaithfully Yours (1948);
A Letter to Three Wives (1949);
Gun Crazy (1950);
No Way Out (1950);
The 13th Letter (1951);
Blackbeard the Pirate (1952);
Second Chance (1953);
This Is My Love (1954);
Black Spurs (1965);
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