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Zsa Zsa Gabor, 1960s.

7 Fun Facts About Zsa Zsa Gabor

Like Elizabeth Taylor, she had many husbands — but how many?

SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS, Snow White, 1937

How ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,’ the First Disney Animated Movie, Was Made

Though Walt Disney’s dream took four years and $1.5 million to make, its payoff proved worthwhile.

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When Did Budweiser Air the First Clydesdale Super Bowl Ad? Plus, the History of the Famous Horses

Budweiser’s new Super Bowl commercial features a foal for the first time in over a decade.

The Lone Ranger from left: Clayton Moore, Jay Silverheels, 1949-57

‘Hi-Yo, Silver, Away!’: ‘The Lone Ranger’ Rode Into Our Hearts in 1933

Can you remember his moral creed?

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New Book Details Vivien Leigh’s Descent to Darkness

Things were not easy for the glamorous star.

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Day-by-Day Guide to TCM’s 31 Days of Oscar 2025

Check out all of the films, categories and stars featured during the 2025 installment of Turner Classic Movies’ 31 Days of Oscar.

13th June 1955: Film director and auteur Alfred Hitchcock (1899-1980) filming 'The Man Who Knew Too Much', a Paramount remake of his 1934 spy thriller.

TCM’s ‘Becoming Hitchcock — Part 2’ Highlights the Director’s 1930s Films Tonight

Catch the original ‘The Man Who Knew Too Much,’ ‘The Lady Vanishes,’ and many more.

MR. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON, (aka MR. SMITH AU SENAT), from left: James Stewart, Jean Arthur on Belgian poster art, 1939. Alternate

Politics in Movies & TV: Who Did It Best?

From James Stewart in ‘Mr. Smith Goes to Washington’ to Burgess Meredith in ‘Batman,’ here are some of the best TV episodes and films about politics.

13th June 1955: Film director and auteur Alfred Hitchcock (1899-1980) filming 'The Man Who Knew Too Much', a Paramount remake of his 1934 spy thriller.

TCM’s ‘Becoming Hitchcock — Part 1’ Lineup Showcases Director’s Early Career Tonight

TCM examines how the legendary director developed his inimitable style.

DRACULA'S DAUGHTER, Gloria Holden, 1936

5 Bloody Good Facts About ‘Dracula’s Daughter,’ Svengoolie’s Jan. 11 Movie of the Week

This controversial vampire tale ushered in the end of the 1930s Universal Monsters era.

SCARFACE, George Raft, 1932

6 Things You Never Knew About George Raft, TCM’s Star of the Month

This month, TCM is celebrating one of the original cinematic gangsters, George Raft, as their Star of the Month. Tune in every Tuesday this January at 8pm EST, when they’ll showcase some of his biggest hits, such as the original 1932 Scarface, Some Like it Hot and They Drive By Night. In the meantime, here […]

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Set Those DVRs! Best Classic Movies on TV This Week: January 5-11

Highlights this week include an Elvis marathon on TCM to honor his 90th Birthday plus many ’80s classics.

ABBOTT & COSTELLO MEET DR. JEKYLL & MR. HYDE, Bud Abbott, Boris Karloff, Lou Costello, 1953

Svengoolie’s January Schedule Is Here, So Put Some Fear Into Your New Year

This month’s picks involve spooky offspring, evil produce, and Perry Mason himself fighting the king of the monsters.

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Free! Printable Daily Turner Classic Movies January 2025 Schedule Plus Star of the Month!

Turner Classic Movies celebrates actor George Raft Tuesdays in January 2025.

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Ultimate Trivia: Test Your Knowledge of the Celebrities We Lost in 2024

We lost some beloved stars in 2024 but how well did you really know them? Take our quiz and find out!

SHADOW OF THE THIN MAN, Myrna Loy, William Powell, 1941

When Is the New Year’s Eve ‘Thin Man’ Marathon Airing on TCM?

The channel will air all six films starring the quipping, mystery-solving couple.

THE LITTLE RASCALS/OUR GANG COMEDIES, Carl 'Alfalfa' Switzer, late 1930's.

Carl Switzer, Who Played Alfalfa in ‘Our Gang,’ Was Murdered Over $50

A new book hopes to set the record straight on the child star.

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See the Hollywood Museum’s Max Factor Rooms Transform into a Festive Winter Wonderland

It’s Christmas at the museum, located in Hollywood’s historic Max Factor Building.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL, Reginald Owen, Terry Kilburn, 1938

5 Things You Never Knew About 1938’s ‘A Christmas Carol’

Someone else was originally supposed to play Ebenezer Scrooge…

GONE WITH THE WIND, from left: Vivien Leigh, Hattie McDaniel, 1939

Where is Scarlett O’Hara’s Famous Green Curtain Dress From ‘Gone with the Wind’ Today?

And can you visit it?

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Drag in Film: Cross Dressing Movies Through the Decades

From ‘Some Like it Hot’ to Madea’s many films, some of the biggest names in Hollywood have donned a dress in the name of cinema.

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Best Classic Movies on TV This Week: December 15-21

Notable classic movies airing this week include ‘The Sound of Music’ and ‘Footloose,’ plus many Holiday favorites.

GONE WITH THE WIND, Cast collage Vivien Leigh, Clark Gable, Leslie Howard, Olivia DeHavilland, Hattie McDaniel

Whatever Happened to the Cast of ‘Gone With the Wind’?

The cast of the film, which turns 85 this year, dealt with a lot of tragedy in the years after they left Tara.

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‘Wicked’ Star Cynthia Ervio Took This From Original Wicked Witch Margaret Hamilton

It’s small but important.

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7 Things You Never Knew About ‘Wizard of Oz’ Star Margaret Hamilton

She had a very different job before playing the Wicked Witch of the West.

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Best Classic Cinema on TV This Week: December 8-14

Notable classic movies airing this week include ‘Trading Places’ and ‘The Color Purple,’ plus a Marilyn Monroe Icon-a-Thon!

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Ruby Slippers From ‘The Wizard of Oz’ Sold At Auction After Being Stolen

You’ll never believe what the sold for!

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Free! Printable Daily Turner Classic Movies December 2024 Schedule Plus Star of the Month!

Mickey Rooney is Turner Classic Movies Star of the Month for December 2024.

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

Priscilla Montgomery Clark, a Munchkin in ‘Wizard of Oz,’ Is One of the Last Surviving Stars

Only a few of the young stars from the 1939 film are still alive … here’s what one had to say.

THE CAROL BURNETT SHOW, Carol Burnett, 1967-78

TCM Invites You to Spend ‘Sundays With Carol Burnett’

The series will pair classic films that were parodied in sketches on The Carol Burnett Show (including Gone With the Wind, which was spoofed as “Went With the Wind,” with Burnett wearing that famous “curtain dress”).