Source: My Little Fashion Blog
In this present day, when it seems as though everyone is engrossed in modern technology and living, it feels nostalgic and fresh to look to the past. For me, I look to the Old Hollywood era to get inspiration for makeup and also sometimes for clothes. It is so important to appreciate history and the art that was made in the past. Most old movies are such a treat to watch, and I love researching the different stars. So, to celebrate Women’s History Month, here are three Old Hollywood-era women/actresses that everyone should know.
- Judy Holliday
Source: The Vintage Woman
Judy Holliday might very well be the most underrated actress from the Golden Era of Hollywood. She died at a young age (43) from breast cancer, but she made so many great films before her passing. Her last film, where she played opposite Dean Martin, the 1960’s musical comedy Bells Are Ringing, is my favorite film of hers. She was notable for playing a lot of dumb blonde-type characters, but in real life, she had an IQ of 172. She won a Tony, Golden Globe, and Academy Award, and although she was appreciated then, it unfortunately seems that she might be lost to time. She definitely shouldn’t be though, because her work is loveable and hilarious, and she had such a lovely singing voice. Everybody should celebrate her enormous amount of talent.
- Hedy Lamarr
Source: Wikipedia
Once known as the most beautiful woman in the world, Hedy Lamarr was both beauty and brains. She had a prolific career in both theatre and film and was also an inventor who created “frequency hopping.” This technique was used by the US military and set the stage for the creation of Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and GPS. One of her most famous roles was in Ziegfeld Girl, alongside actresses Lana Turner and Judy Garland. One of her other movies, Come Live with Me (alongside Jimmy Stewart) is on my watchlist. Overall, she was just a fascinating, groundbreaking, and stunning woman.
- Myrna Loy
Source: Wikipedia
I believe Myrna Loy to be in the running for most underrated Old Hollywood actress. She was a comedic powerhouse that got her flowers during her prime but doesn’t seem to be widely remembered in the present day. She was amazing as Nora Charles in the adaptation of Dashiell Hammett’s The Thin Man series, and in every work she did alongside actor William Powell (14 movies!). She was also wonderful in 1947’s The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer along with Cary Grant and Shirley Temple, as well as in 1948’s Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House, again with Cary Grant. She had so much chemistry with her co-stars, and it is always a joy to watch her on screen. She is so underrated and deserves to be known by more people.