The Golden Age of Hollywood is attributed mainly to the late 1920’s to the early 1960’s. This was the era of glamour, big budget film making and more stars than in heaven. Today, I’m curious to know your favourite stars from this bygone time of cinematic excellence. I have many, but will list a few because if I listed them all the post would be never ending.
Bette Davis
Cary Grant
James Stewart
Sophia Loren
Humphrey Bogart
Lauren Bacall
Paul Newman
Elizabeth Taylor
Spencer Tracy
Audrey Hepburn
So now I’ve shared some of mine, which stars from the Golden Age are the ones you love?
vinnieh 
I’m going with;
Fred Astaire and Ginger Rodgers
The Marx Brothers
Orson Welles
Edward G. Robinson.
Jayne Mansfield
Joan Crawford
Bette Davis
Barbra Stanwyck
Claudette Colbert
James Cagney
Robert Mitchum
Veronica Lake
Elizabeth Taylor
Lana Turner
Charles Laughton
Jane Russell
Judy Garland
Mickey Rooney
Dick Powell
Joan Blondell
Alice Faye
Marilyn Monroe.
I kept it short, and missed most of them off! 🙂
Cheers, Pete.
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There are so many stars aren’t there. I love Judy Garland, she could sing, act and dance. The name Alice Faye isn’t familiar to me.
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She was from the ‘early days’, but a HUGE star.
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0269647/
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I’ll be certain to look into her career.
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I would go for Audrey Hepburn and Brigitte Bardot [not american but she is still gold]
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Audrey Hepburn was a gorgeous and rightfully iconic star. Bardot was a stunner who brought a real energy to the screen.
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Barbara Stanwyck is my fave. Loved her attitude.
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From what I’ve seen her in, her vivacious yet tough persona is a real delight.
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Indeed.
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I love tough and determined personality.
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Absolutely! In film and in real life.
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Totally agree. My dad always says if you want something, go out and get it.
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Good advice.
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My dad and mum are both good at it.
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That’s what parents do. 😃
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Yep, very true.
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BTW, have you been checking out my naughty blog lately? I’ve upped the ante with more sexiness.
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Yep, I’ve seen ’em. A bit randy lately? 😃
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You could say that. I was asking if you’d seen them because I haven’t seen comments from you. Not that it’s a big deal, I just like conversing with you.
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They were hot. Just, I’m a 40 something married dude. Isn’t creepy for me to go on about a porn scene. 😃
Maybe not, and I like porn as much as the next guy, I suppose. I’m lucky though. I have an unending supply sitting right next to me. I did my playin’ around and experimenting years ago. I’m happy as can be with what I’ve had the last 25 years. 😃
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Some of my faves…
James Cagney
Edward G. Robinson
Bela Lugosi
Abbott & Costello
The Three Stooges
To be honest, I need to watch more golden era movies.
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Good to see Edward G. Robinson get a few mentions, a great actor.
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Definitely Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn.
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Oh I very much agree. And a very lovely pairing in Charade.
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Katherine Hepburn
Barbara Stanwyck
Bette Davis
Ingrid Bergman
Rita Hayworth
James Stewart
Gregory Peck
Robert Mitchum
Natalie Wood
Henry Fonda
Vivian Leigh
Gene Tierney
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I love your list of stars and must agree they all had that special magic.
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Sad you missed Al-Pacino
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I’m a massive Al Pacino fan. As I said in the post, I couldn’t list everyone as the post would go on forever.
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Lol yeas
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I have so many, but I will only list a few otherwise the list would never end 🙂
Claude Rains. George C. Scott. Sidney Poitier. Spencer Tracy. James Stewart. Ava Gardner. Dorothy Dandridge. Elizabeth Taylor. Richard Burton. Lon Chaney Sr. Paul Newman. William Holden. Cary Grant. William Powell. Jean Harlow. Robert Ryan. George Sanders. Jean Arthur. Herbert Marshall. John Barrymore. Bette Davis. Vivien Leigh. Greer Garson. Joan Fontaine. Olivia De Havilland. Errol Flynn. Audrey Hepburn. Marlene Dietrich. Deborah Kerr. Ronald Colman. Fred Astaire. Gene Kelly. Cyd Charisse. Natalie Wood. Ingrid Bergman. Ida Lupino. James Cagney. Dick Powell. Douglas Fairbanks Sr.
This list could go on forever. Classic stars are magical and their appeal and talent is timeless.
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I love your enthusiasm, Maddy. As you and I said, you could go on forever with the sheer amount of talent back then had to offer. They were magical.
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Mine are all in everyone else’s lists 😊
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There are too many to name. And they’ll always be immortal through their work.
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I love Vivien Leigh, Gene Tierney and Veronica Lane. These three ladies were somewhat troubled (in their private lives) to some extent, but they were also passionate, provoking, irresistible and super-mysterious both in life and in film.
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I was aware of the private struggles of the first two ladies, but not of Veronica Lake. Whatever troubles they had, they sure knew how to command the screen.
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So many names I love on all these lists but I’ve got to say I have 3 top faves: Gregory Peck, Audrey Hepburn and Ingrid Bergman. But really, almost all the names I have seen mentioned here are all actors whose work I love.
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Gregory Peck really had the respectable and upstanding persona that worked so wonderfully in movies. Hepburn and Bergman were both goddesses of luminous quality.
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Al Pacino ftw!
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He’s one hell of a powerhouse performer.
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Couldn’t have said it better!
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If you want intensity, he’s your guy!
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He’s a god.
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Definitely and The Godfather to boot.
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Absolutely!
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Ooh! Definitely everyone on your list Vinnie! I’d also add:
Gene Kelly
Danny Kaye
Debbie Reynolds
Fred Astaire
Katherine Hepburn
Barbara Stanwyck
James Mason
Vivien Leigh
Ginger Rogers
Olivia de Havilland
Gregory Peck
Rita Hayward
Esther Williams
Jane Powell
Ingrid Bergman
Deborah Kerr
Claudette Colbert
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Your taste, as expected, is simply divine Kim. They are all great stars, though there are some I need to check more of their work out.
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Aww! Thank you Vinnie! I had more I was going to list, but I had to go do an errand.
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I thought your list was just fabulous.
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😊
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Paul Newman. Until his death he lived between our home and New York City. Whenever we went past his town, I used to wave at him. But he never saw me!
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At least you saw him and have that memory. And what a star he was!
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Al Pacino used to be my alltime favorite actor. He has made some incredible movies. It’s all the more sad that lately he has been playing in so many awful movies. I really miss the old days. Two other favorites are Natalie Wood (awesome in Westside Story), and Paul Newman. He also starred in so many of my favorite movies 😊
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Al Pacino, despite his recent run of bad movies, at least has countless great performances to ensure his status as a star. I must see more Natalie Wood movies. And Paul Newman, now that’s what you call an icon.
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My favourites are: Paul Newman, Gregory Peck, John Wayne, Yul Brynner, Steve McQueen, Jane Powell, Ingrid Bergman.
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A very talented assortment there.
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Hi V. I thought I’d also leave my favourite classic stars from outside Hollywood too.
Takashi Shimura. Stanley Baker. Giulietta Masina. Dirk Bogarde. John Mills. Setsuko Hara. Ruan Lingyu. Oskar Werner. Earl Cameron. Gina Lollobrigida. Marcello Mastroianni. Anna Neagle. Peter Finch. Hayley Mills. Jean Gabin. Julie Christie. Michael Redgrave. Ingrid Thulin. Max Von Sydow.
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Once again, your movie knowledge is a force to be reckoned with. I loved that you went international.
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Thanks man. There are so many great classic stars out there from around the world.
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Indeed there are, Maddy. BTW, did I ever mention that I had a second blog to you?
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I believe you did, is this your one for fiction?
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Well there is fiction on, mainly of the erotic variety. If you care to check it out, be my guest. If not, that’s fine too. Just didn’t want you to think I was some slime ball.
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I didn’t offend you by mentioning my erotica blog?
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Not at all.
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Phew, I was worried there. Would you like the link to the site then? Just to take a look.
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It’s not really my thing, so I’ll say no. But I really wish you all the best with the writing, and I hope you get loads of followers on that one too.
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That’s totally fine, Maddy. Erotica isn’t for everyone but I appreciate your nice wishes.
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The list is long and distinguished, each for their own reasons. But Audrey Hepburn. Oh god Audrey Hepburn…
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She’s a star, talent and beauty all in one. She simply radiated such loveliness and glamour on screen.
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Oh my, yes. Also sexiness.
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She’s a goddess.
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I very much appreciate you catching up on both my blogs.
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I’ll get here eventually, Vinnie, never fear! 🙂
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I don’t doubt you. Be sure to comment on my naughty blog, you’re one of the top people for leaving comments.
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Marcello Mastroianni!
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I loved whenever he starred in movies with Sophia Loren.
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Me too, Vinnie! 🙂
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This was certainly a fun post, especially with all of the comments and choices offered. I liked you list and so many others and agree with 95% of those mentioned as my top stars, as well. A few more names to add, although they were toward the later part of the Golden Yeas: Robert Duval, James Earl Jones, Michael Caine, John Wayne (more versatile than given credit for). Your movie list of must sees is good…hard to believe you haven’t seen Casablanca! I noticed on your profile photo of the little boy with the Statue of Liberty behind him…assume he was an immigrant. My mom was a war bride and was checked in at Ellis Island at the end of WWII. Thanks for the follow, too!
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Thank you for commenting. You have fine taste in movie stars. I’m working on movies that I should have seen, with Casablanca a very high priority. The photo in my profile is from The Godfather Part II. Appreciate the trivia and info about your mother.
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You have listed so many great talents and all of which i respect. I am not sure but You may have missed Barbara Stanwyck. 👍👍👍👍
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I love her, but as I said, I couldn’t list everyone for fear the post would be marathon long.
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LOL!! 👍👍👍👍
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Ive bookmarked it to read later. Thanks for the link.
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Pretty much all of them. I love classic film. 🙂
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There are too many to list. Hollywood knew how to really glam up movies with its stars.
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Lucille Ball!!!😍😜
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I’ve heard a lot about her.
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