Scott Eyman on Joan Crawford & Theda Bara
The Columbus Moving Picture Show Podcast
New York Times best-selling author Scott Eyman talks about his latest book which profiles Joan Crawford. We profile Cincinnati's silent era icon Theda Bara.
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Hollywood on the Cuyahoga & Phantom of the Opera
The Columbus Moving Picture Show Podcast
Stewart Lee of the Golden Silent Films podcast drops by to give a rundown of the Pittsburgh Silent Film Festival, Joseph Rubin discusses scoring The Phantom of the Opera, and Dennis Barrie talks about curating the Hollwood on the Cuyahoga exhibit at Western Reserve Historical Society's Cleveland History Center.
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Louise Beavers
The Columbus Moving Picture Show Podcast
We profile actress Louise Beavers who is best known for playing in 1934's Imitation of Life. She struggled to find meaningful roles throughout her career because of her race. Rodney Bowcock recommends a serial.
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Emily Laurance on the Cleveland Silent Film Festival and Colloquium
The Columbus Moving Picture Show Podcast
Emily Laurance of the Cleveland Silent Film Festival and Colloquium discusses how the event began and which screenings we can look forward to in September.
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Christopher Connelly on Helen Morgan & Eleanore Whitney
The Columbus Moving Picture Show Podcast
Author Christopher Connelly talks about torch singer Helen Morgan, her talent and the difficulties in her life. Samantha profiles Cleveland dancer Eleanore Whitney.
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Lance Carwile with CAPA & Ralph Byrd
The Columbus Moving Picture Show Podcast
Projectionist Lance Carwile explains how he has been a programming consultant with CAPA and their Summer Movie Series about as long as he has been involved in Cinevent and the Columbus Moving Picture Show. Also we spotlight Dayton's Ralph Byrd.
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Show Preview & Jean Peters
The Columbus Moving Picture Show Podcast
Hear what host Samantha Glasser is looking forward to this year at the Columbus Moving Picture Show, plus hear a profile on Canton-born actress Jean Peters.
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Thomas J. Slater on June Mathis & Bob Bloom on Walter Miller
The Columbus Moving Picture Show Podcast
Thomas J. Slater talks about the subject of his new book, silent era screenwriter June Mathis, who didn't let her gender stop her from becoming one of the most influential people working in the movies in the 1920s. Her affiliation with Rudolph Valentino boosted him to super stardom. Serial expert Bob Bloom offers a spotlight on Walter Miller who hailed from Dayton, Ohio.
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Randy Skretvedt on Laurel and Hardy
The Columbus Moving Picture Show Podcast
Randy Skretvedt is a Laurel and Hardy enthusiast who channelled his passion into a fantastic book Laurel and Hardy: The Magic Behind the Movies. He talks about his luck in doing research and the reason why he praises "the boys" over other comedy teams. See Skretvedt in person at the Columbus Moving Picture Show where he will introduce a digital presentation of rare home movies and newsreel footage of Laurel and Hardy as well as a series of Soundies.
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Richard S. Greene on Selling Comedy
The Columbus Moving Picture Show Podcast
Richard S. Greene has written books on advertising comedians including Laurel & Hardy, Abbott & Costello, Martin & Lewis, and most recently W.C. Fields. He discusses his passion for movies that began at an early age and his longtime involvement with the Sons of the Desert.
info_outlineAuthor Eve Golden discusses her latest book on Lupe Velez and how the Mexican Spitfire's reputation has been tarnished over time.