Episodes

RITA HAYWORTH: The Love Goddess... The stunning femme fatale. She was raised in a world of dance and made it big as a huge Hollywood movie star. But she was stripped of choice, love, peace, and her Spanish heritage. Most people probably thought she had it all... but Rita Hayworth never felt she had the simplest things she wanted. RAINN: https://rainn.org/ National Domestic Abuse Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org/ Alzheimer's Association: https://www.alz.org/ PATREON Bonus Content: https://...

MYRNA LOY: One of MGMs biggest stars of the 1930s, Myrna Loy brought a wide range of characters to life on the big screen. But it was her pairings with William Powell in the Thin Man movies that really made her stand out. Aside from her work on the silver screen, Myrna Loy was a fierce advocate for the causes she believed in and held strong her political beliefs. She was a woman who made things happen. Listen now to hear her amazing story! PATREON: https://patreon.com/StarsoftheGoldenAgePodcast...

RICKY NELSON (Sensory-sensitive... NO background/transition music) One-fourth of the beloved Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet show, Ricky Nelson grew up in the spotlight. America loved his boyish charm on the family show, and teenage girls went wild for him when he became a pop star as a teenager in the mid-1950s. What may be most talked about, though, is his death. A death that was clouded in misinformation. Listen now to hear Ricky Nelson's story! If you would like to listen to this same conten...

RICKY NELSON: One-fourth of the beloved Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet show, Ricky Nelson grew up in the spotlight. America loved his boyish charm on the family show, and teenage girls went wild for him when he became a pop star as a teenager in the mid-1950s. What may be most talked about, though, is his death. A death that was clouded in misinformation. Listen now to hear Ricky Nelson's story! PATREON: https://patreon.com/StarsoftheGoldenAgePodcast Episode Sources: An A&E Biography special fr...

SPECIAL EPISODE! (Sensory-Sensitive... no background/transition music) This episode is a fun sneak peak into what kind of content you can find in our Stars of the Golden Age Patreon community! Learn all about the history of ocean liner travel, and how the race for speed and luxury impacted transatlantic travel from the mid-1800s through the 1950s. Hear about Cunard, White Star Line, and more... and get a sneak peak into how some of our favorite golden age stars traveled abroad and even what the...

SPECIAL EPISODE! This episode is a fun sneak peak into what kind of content you can find in our Stars of the Golden Age Patreon community! Learn all about the history of ocean liner travel, and how the race for speed and luxury impacted transatlantic travel from the mid-1800s through the 1950s. Hear about Cunard, White Star Line, and more... and get a sneak peak into how some of our favorite golden age stars traveled abroad and even what they may have eaten on one of these luxury liners! If you...

GINGER ROGERS (Sensory-Sensitive... no background/transition music added) The story of the dance goddess, Ginger Rogers. Part of the hottest dance duo of Hollywood's golden age. Her childhood was far from typical, and she began working years before adulthood. Her life was devoted to her career, her faith, and her beloved mother. Listen to the story of Ginger Rogers now! If you would like to enjoy this episode without background/transition music, please visit the "sensory-sensitive" version, wh...

GINGER ROGERS: The story of the dance goddess, Ginger Rogers. Part of the hottest dance duo of Hollywood's golden age. Her childhood was far from typical, and she began working years before adulthood. Her life was devoted to her career, her faith, and her beloved mother. Listen to the story of Ginger Rogers now! If you would like to enjoy this episode without background/transition music, please visit the "sensory-sensitive" version, which is released the day following this episode. PATREON: pa...

Clark Gable, Part Two (SENSORY-SENSITIVE--no background/transition music) The finale of his story. This episode dives into the success of Gone with the Wind and Clark's life and career afterwards. Visit Part One before enjoying this episode. If you want to hear this same episode with soft musical flare added in to enhance the story, please see Clark Gable PART TWO on the show feed. PATREON: patreon.com/starsofthegoldenagepodcast Episode Sources: Clark Gable: Portrait of a Misfit by Jane Ell...

Clark Gable, Part Two: The finale of his story. This episode dives into the success of Gone with the Wind and Clark's life and career afterwards. Visit Part One before enjoying this episode. PATREON: patreon.com/starsofthegoldenagepodcast Episode Sources: Clark Gable: Portrait of a Misfit by Jane Ellen Wayne; American Legends: The Life of Clark Gable by Charles River Editors; IMDB Image Source: IMDB Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com...

Clark Gable (Sensory-Sensitive... no background/transition music) Rhett Butler himself! Part one discusses his childhood, early career, and Gone with the Wind. The conclusion of his story is told in part two. PATREON: patreon.com/starsofthegoldenagepodcast Episode Sources: A book titled Clark Gable: Portrait of a Misfit by Jane Ellen Wayne; a book titled Gable & Lombard: A Biography by Warren G. Harris; a book titled American Legends: The Life of Clark Gable by Charles River Editors; The Nati...

Clark Gable... Rhett Butler himself! Part one discusses his childhood, early career, and Gone with the Wind. The conclusion of his story is told in part two. PATREON: patreon.com/starsofthegoldenagepodcast Episode Sources: A book titled Clark Gable: Portrait of a Misfit by Jane Ellen Wayne; a book titled Gable & Lombard: A Biography by Warren G. Harris; a book titled American Legends: The Life of Clark Gable by Charles River Editors; The National Museum of the United States Air Force; a People...

JEANNE EAGELS (Sensory-Sensitive--no background/transition music) Stage and film actress Jeanne Eagels made the character of Sadie Thompson in Rain wildly popular on Broadway in the early 1920s. She was a famous stage actress and on her way to being a famous actress on the silver screen. But then everything changed. Listen now to hear her story! PATREON: patreon.com/starsofthegoldenagepodcast Episode Sources: A book titled Jeanne Eagels: A Life Revealed by Eric Woodard & Tara Hanks Image Sou...

Stage and film actress Jeanne Eagels made the character of Sadie Thompson in Rain wildly popular on Broadway in the early 1920s. She was a famous stage actress and on her way to being a famous actress on the silver screen. But then everything changed. Listen now to hear her story! PATREON: patreon.com/starsofthegoldenagepodcast Episode Sources: A book titled Jeanne Eagels: A Life Revealed by Eric Woodard & Tara Hanks Image Source: Jeanne Eagels: A Life Revealed Advertising Inquiries: https:/...

One of the most successful directors of Hollywood's silent film era, William Desmond Taylor was killed under a cloud of mystery. His whole life was somewhat of a mystery. There were suspects and there were theories... but who killed William Desmond Taylor, and why? Listen to hear the story of his life and his death, in this special collaboration episode with A.C. Roberts of The Wanted Files podcast. Episode Sources: Hollywood Homicide by Patrick Auerbach; Tinseltown: Murder, Morphine, and Madne...

Eva Marie Saint (Sensory-Sensitive... no background/transition music) Happy Birthday to Eva Marie Saint! She turned 101 years old on July 4th, 2025. In this episode, you can learn all about her incredible life and career. She is an inspiration to us all! PATREON: patreon.com/starsofthegoldenagepodcast Episode Sources: A book titled Eva Marie Saint, A Biography by Jane Bryan; an interview from the 2013 TCM Film Festival with Robert Osborne; an interview from the Santa Barbara Independent from ...

Happy Birthday to Eva Marie Saint! She turned 101 years old on July 4th, 2025. In this episode, you can learn all about her incredible life and career. She is an inspiration to us all! PATREON: patreon.com/starsofthegoldenagepodcast Episode Sources: A book titled Eva Marie Saint, A Biography by Jane Bryan; an interview from the 2013 TCM Film Festival with Robert Osborne; an interview from the Santa Barbara Independent from January 1st, 2010; Wikipedia; IMDB Image Source: IMDB Advertising Inq...

MARY ASTOR (Part 2:) SENSORY-SENSITIVE (no background/transition music) Part two of Mary Astor's story. The dramatic trial that rocked Hollywood and threatened to destroy the lives of many high profile celebrities. What happened, and the effect it had on the lives involved. And Mary's life AFTER the scandal. PATREON: patreon.com/starsofthegoldenagepodcast Episode Sources: A book The Purple Diaries: Mary Astor and the Most Sensational Hollywood Scandal of the 1930s by Joseph Egan; The Mary Ast...

MARY ASTOR (Part 2:) Part two of Mary Astor's story. The dramatic trial that rocked Hollywood and threatened to destroy the lives of many high profile celebrities. What happened, and the effect it had on the lives involved. And Mary's life AFTER the scandal. PATREON: patreon.com/starsofthegoldenagepodcast Episode Sources: A book The Purple Diaries: Mary Astor and the Most Sensational Hollywood Scandal of the 1930s by Joseph Egan; The Mary Astor Collection at themaryastorcollection.com; and of...

MARY ASTOR (Sensory-Sensitive) PART ONE: A popular silent film actress who survived the transition into talkies... only to be thrown into one of the most salacious scandals of 1930s Hollywood. Here about her early life and career, and the events that led up to the public scandal. PATREON: patreon.com/starsofthegoldenagepodcast Episode Sources: A book titled The Purple Diaries: Mary Astor and the Most Sensational Hollywood Scandal of the 1930s by Joseph Egan; IMDB Image Source: IMDB Advertis...

MARY ASTOR (Part 1:) A popular silent film actress who survived the transition into talkies... only to be thrown into one of the most salacious scandals of 1930s Hollywood. Here about her early life and career, and the events that led up to the public scandal. PATREON: patreon.com/starsofthegoldenagepodcast Episode Sources: A book titled The Purple Diaries: Mary Astor and the Most Sensational Hollywood Scandal of the 1930s by Joseph Egan; IMDB Image Source: IMDB Advertising Inquiries: https:...

BETTY GRABLE (sensory-sensitive--no background/transition music) THE WWII pinup girl. She was pushed into a life in show business, never able to choose her own path in life. And she rose to the top in Hollywood. Her image became one of the most recognizable and significant images from WWII. Listen now! PATREON: patreon.com/starsofthegoldenagepodcast Episode Sources: A book titled Betty Grable: The Reluctant Movie Queen by Doug Warren; a book titled American Legends: The Life of Betty Grable by...

BETTY GRABLE--THE WWII pinup girl. She was pushed into a life in show business, never able to choose her own path in life. And she rose to the top in Hollywood. Her image became one of the most recognizable and significant images from WWII. Listen now! PATREON: patreon.com/starsofthegoldenagepodcast Episode Sources: A book titled Betty Grable: The Reluctant Movie Queen by Doug Warren; a book titled American Legends: The Life of Betty Grable by Charles River Editors; IMDB Image Source: IMDB Ad...

Patsy Kelly (sensory-sensitive...no background/transition music) One-half of one of the 1930's most popular comedic duos whose name was forgotten within a decade... but she was never gone. She didn't fit the mold of the perfect 1940s actress, so she just kept herself busy in other entertainment avenues until Hollywood was ready for her again. She lived life her own way, and she was strong. Listen now! PATREON: patreon.com/starsofthegoldenagepodcast Episode Sources: A documentary titled "This I...