Alex Summers articles

James Mason was the picture of sophistication on screen, but he faced many challenges off-camera.

The life of matinee idol Ramon Novarro was bookended by immense stardom on one end and then, in his very last breaths, immense tragedy. On October 30, 1968, the secret he tried so desperately to hide throughout his glamorous career came out in one infamous, violent act. After that “Bloody Wednesday,” the legacy of this Latin Lover was never the same. This is his story.

Discover how Nancy Kulp became one of television's greatest scene-stealers, turning Miss Jane Hathaway on The Beverly Hillbillies into an unforgettable sitcom icon through impeccable comic timing and memorable performances.

Child stars played key unforgettable roles in some of the greatest Western classics.

Discover how Welcome Back, Kotter launched John Travolta's incredible career, leading from Vinnie Barbarino to Saturday Night Fever, Grease, Pulp Fiction, Hollywood stardom, awards, and an unforgettable comeback.

Long before memes and viral TikToks, television had catchphrases. Some were funny, some were heartfelt, and some became so popular that people repeated them absolutely everywhere.

Some actors play the same kind of character ever time out—but audiences wouldn't have it any other way.

They called Anita Page "The Most Beautiful Face in Hollywood," and the silver screen siren duked it out with the likes of Greta Garbo for the most frenzied fanbase. However, her glittering story proves there is always a price for fame, and the cost for Anita Page was heartbreakingly high.

When Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory premiered in 1971, audiences met Peter Ostrum as the kindhearted Charlie Bucket. The role became one of the most beloved child performances in movie history. Surprisingly, it also became the only film role Ostrum ever accepted.