Paulette Goddard

JOHNSTOWN –  A traveling exhibit, “Cinema Judaica: The War Years, 1939-1949,” will be presented at the Heritage Discovery Center from February 1- March 31. It joins the current temporary exhibit, “Remembrance: 150 Years of Jewish...

The American Cinematheque's Egyptian and Aero theaters are getting into the holiday spirit with two festive programs: "Christmas With Charlie Chaplin" and "Holiday Spirit on the Big Screen." Chaplin and Paulette Goddard star in his last silent film, the...

Jill Rosen went to Michelle Obama's Olive Garden press conference. "I didn't even get a breadstick," Rosen said, but she did hear the first lady commend the Darden Group's pledge to reduce sodium on fat on its menus. Here's Rosen's story. You can...

Of special note: TCM on Saturday, Aug. 6, salutes Lucille Ball, one of TV's greatest stars, who gained her training over many years in the movies. Viewers will get to see her Technicolor beauty in "Du Barry Was a Lady," her teaming with Desi Arnaz in "The...

Entering the Charlie Chaplin cottage, I stooped to avoid hitting my head. At 5 feet 8, I'm about 3 inches taller than Chaplin. (It's said the Little Tramp had the door made small so his guests would have to bow as they entered.) I was at the Charlie,...

Airs on DC50, Sunday, February 19 @ 3PM   Seventy-one years ago it was no surprise when the 1939 classic "Gone with the Wind" won the Best Picture Oscar, and Vivien Leigh took home Best Actress honors as Scarlett O’Hara.  Probably the most...

Aug. 31, 1940: Paulette Goddard, who couldn't afford the loss, dropped seven pounds during her "Second Chorus" dances with Fred Astaire, Jimmie Fidler says. And Hedda Hopper (I know you have been missing her!) says Orson Welles filmed every scene in “...

Oct. 9, 1940: "Cecil B. De Mille will lend his schooner Seaward to Paulette Goddard for a week's cruise following her current New York appearance at 'The Great Dictator' premiere. Meanwhile rumors of a rift in the Chaplin menage grow......

It's in the news. If you need to catch up, here's Marion Nestle's take on Food Politics. "Food dyes have only one purpose: to sell junk foods." Speaking of Marion Nestle, she'll be speaking at the University of Maryland SMC......

Jan. 7, 1941: Jimmie Fidler has an intriguing item about "poison pen notes" being planted in the pockets of workmen on "North West Mounted Police" and "The Great Dictator," which were found by the men’s wives and in several instances......

May 9, 1940: “Paulette Goddard gifted makeup man Wally Westmore with a 10-foot fishing launch on the completing of ‘The Ghost Breakers,’ � Jimmie Fidler says....

Susan King is the Hero Complex specialist on classic Hollywood, and today she looks back at the long history of American popcorn films set in the Middle East -- and their complicated legacy. Disney and producer Jerry Bruckheimer are together......