1930s

Remind Magazine, April 2025 issue, Dick Van Dyke 100th birthday

Where to Send Dick Van Dyke a 100th Birthday Card

Find out where fans can send Dick their birthday wishes!

Judy Garland as Dorothy, Billie Burke as 'Glinda in 'The Wizard of Oz'

‘Wicked’: Drew Barrymore Surprised Ariana Grande With Glinda’s Original Wand From ‘Wizard of Oz’

Billie Burke used the prop in the beloved 1939 film.

circa 1930: A family sitting round a large table for an old fashioned Christmas dinner. (Photo by Three Lions/Getty Images)

On a Budget This Thanksgiving? 5 Depression-Era Dishes That Hold Up

These recipes are making a comeback.

GONE WITH THE WIND, Clark Gable, Vivien Leigh, final scene 1939

Why Clark Gable Almost Quit ‘Gone With The Wind’ Over This Iconic Scene

The legendary actor almost left the production a few times.

THE MUMMY RETURNS, Rachel Weisz, Brendan Fraser, 2001. ; THE MUMMY, Boris Karloff, 1932; Photo Credit: Universal Pictures

Explaining ‘The Mummy’ Universe – Where the Latest Brendan Fraser & Rachel Weisz Entry Falls in It

Unwrapping every ‘Mummy’ film franchise from Karloff to Cruise.

DRACULA, Bela Lugosi, 1931

How Bela Lugosi Created One of Hollywood’s Most Haunting Feuds

The iconic actor handed over the role of the lifetime.

TWILIGHT ZONE episode:

Before ‘Twilight Zone’: The Forgotten First Horror TV Series

In 1931 (!), early TV viewers got to experience the first-ever spooky show.

SUSPICION, Cary Grant, Joan Fontaine, 1941

Free! Printable Daily Turner Classic Movies October 2025 Schedule

Embrace the spooky season with these double features each Friday.

Marx Bros Exhibit Hollywood Museum collage

The Marx Brothers Honored With New Exhibit at Hollywood Museum (Exclusive)

Showcase features many of the iconic props from their 100 year history.

THE WIZARD OF OZ, from left: Billie Burke as 'Glinda', Judy Garland as 'Dorothy', 1939

Which ‘Wizard of Oz’ Star is Still Alive at 96?

Hint: she played a Munchkin in the film.

THE WIZ, Michael Jackson, 1978.

Michael Jackson Once Tried To Own This Iconic Prop From ‘The Wizard of Oz’

Did he win or lose? And where is it now?

A CONNECTICUT YANKEE, 1931

Will Rogers Was an Early Hollywood Icon … Who Hated Hollywood

His great-granddaughter says the screen icon made movies just to pay the bills.

Svengoolie

Svengoolie’s August Schedule Is Here to Chill Your Hot Summer Nights

Get ready for giant bugs, bloody fangs, and a reminder to never take anyone’s lucky charms.

Movie anniversaries in August poster collage

Every Movie Having an Anniversary in August 2025

From ‘To Catch a Thief,’ to ‘Xanadu,’ to the original ‘Ocean’s 11,’ to ‘The Usual Suspects,’ a lot of classic films are hitting a major anniversary this month.

SWING TIME, Ginger Rogers, 1936

The Shocking Story From Ginger Rogers’ Childhood That Almost No One Knows

Plus: more facts about the screen icon for her 114th birthday.

Sean Hannity's Wanted: Dead or Alive, FOX Nation

John Dillinger, Bonnie & Clyde, Baby Face Nelson and Ma Barker Are Sean Hannity’s ‘Wanted: Dead or Alive’

‘In the shadows of the Great Depression, outlaws cemented their names into history as America’s most wanted,’ Hannity says.

Voice actor Mel Blanc hold the likenesses of some of the Looney Tunes characters that he does the voice for: on the mantle from left: Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd, Bugs Bunny, Pepe Le Pew, Foghorn Leghorn. Mel is holding (from left): Tweetie Pie, Sylvester the Cat, circa 1950s

Remembering Mel Blanc, the Voice of Many ‘Looney Tunes’ & Jack Benny’s Clunker Car Maxwell

The voice of over 400 characters on radio and TV died on July 10, 1989.

THE RETURN OF THE VAMPIRE, Bela Lugosi, 1944.

Svengoolie’s July Schedule Has Arrived to Put Some Scares in Your Summer

Get ready for aliens, vampires, cults, and a double-dip of Lugosi!

HOLIDAY, Katharine Hepburn, 1938

Katharine Hepburn’s 5 Quirkiest Roles

Known for playing the gutsiest of women, Hepburn also tried her hand at a backwoods bumpkin, a brave Chinese villager, a kooky Russian pilot and more!

June Lockhart, 1959

Happy 100th, June Lockhart! Inside the Secrets of Her ‘Lassie’ Contract & Other Amazing Stories

“I was forbidden to endorse alcoholic beverages, deodorants, laxatives, depilatories and feminine hygienics.”

Judy Garland

Judy Garland’s Life in Photos: A Stunning Tribute 56 Years After Her Death

Legions of fans took to the hot streets and held vigils to honor the beloved Garland when she was laid to rest.

Betty Gay

‘Little Rascals’ Actor Betsy Gay Dies at 96

She left acting to become a full time yodeler with the Tex Williams and Hamblen’s Lucky Stars group.

GONE WITH THE WIND, Vivien Leigh, 1939

The Shocking Truth About Vivien Leigh’s ‘Gone With the Wind’ Salary

And how it compared to her costar Clark Gable’s pay.

Gary Cooper TCM Schedule composite

TCM Celebrates Star of the Month Gary Cooper in June! Plus: Get a FREE Printable Monthly Schedule

Turner Classic Movies is celebrating screen legend Gary Cooper for the month of June.

James Stewart Military collage

Jimmy Stewart’s Offscreen Life Included a Long & Distinguished Military Career

His fascination with flying and aircraft started in his youth.

image from the 1949 movie

What Classic War Movies Are Airing Memorial Day 2025?

Our guide to notable Memorial Day-themed films airing on Turner Classic Movies (TCM), the MOVIES! network and AMC this weekend.

Greta Garbo

6 Things You Never Knew About Greta Garbo

She was known for being a recluse.

GO WEST YOUNG MAN, Mae West, 1936 colorized image

7 Fun Facts About TCM Star of the Month Mae West, Plus: Free Monthly Schedule!

She supposedly inspired the shape of the Coca-Cola bottle.

Joan Crawford and four children, Christopher, Cathy, Cynthia, and Christina romp on lawn following party given by Ann Rutherford for daughter Gloria's 5th birthday.

Who Were Joan Crawford’s Four Adopted Children?

What became of ‘Mommie Dearest’s kids?

DESIRE, Marlene Dietrich, 1936

Marlene Dietrich’s Grandson Talks Rumors About Her Life: Was She Really a Recluse?

“Had the internet been around then, she would have been tweeting all the time!”