1930s

‘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.

The Shocking Truth About Vivien Leigh’s ‘Gone With the Wind’ Salary
And how it compared to her costar Clark Gable’s pay.

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.

Jimmy Stewart’s Offscreen Life Included a Long & Distinguished Military Career
His fascination with flying and aircraft started in his youth.

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.

6 Things You Never Knew About Greta Garbo
She was known for being a recluse.

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.

Who Were Joan Crawford’s Four Adopted Children?
What became of ‘Mommie Dearest’s kids?

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!”

5 Things You Never Knew About Vaudeville Actor Red Skelton
Despite playing some drunkard characters, he actually never drank.

Where Can You Watch the New AI-Enhanced ‘Wizard of Oz’?
Fans will be able to check out the updated film for themselves this August.

Who is Skippy the Dog? TCM Celebrates the Pup for National Pet Day
He was best known for ‘The Thin Man.’

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.

Sufferin’ Succotash! Where Can You Stream ‘Looney Tunes’ Classics Now?
Max removing classic Bugs Bunny cartoons makes us very, very angry.

5 Fun Facts About ‘Looney Tunes’ Star Porky Pig
Porky Pig first stuttered his way into our hearts in the 1930s.

Porky Pig & Daffy Duck Are Blowing Up the World in ‘The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie’
The 2-D drawn film is the first full length Looney Tunes movie to hit theaters.

TCM March 2025 Printable Schedule, Plus: Star of the Month Barbara Stanwyck
Turner Classic Movies celebrates actor Barbara Stanwyck on Wednesdays in March 2025.

Horror Movies at the Oscars
Historically, horror movies may not have gotten a lot of love from the Academy Awards, but there have been notable occasions when entries in this genre have at least been nominated and even had major wins.

Have You Ever Heard of the Juvenile Oscar? All About the Discontinued Award Shirley Temple Once Won
This rare award was only given out a dozen times in Oscar history.

Which Got Nominated for More Oscars, ‘The Wizard of Oz’ or ‘Wicked’?
How do the two films about the wonderful land of Oz compare?

6 Behind-the-Scenes Stories You Didn’t Know About the Making of ‘The Wizard of Oz’
The actors endured shockingly high temperatures, disfiguring costumes, and actual fire to create this beloved family classic.

200-Plus Memorable Movies With Notable Anniversaries in 2025
Here’s an extensive listing of many movies celebrating notable anniversaries in 2025, from Oscar-winning classics like “All About Eve” (75 years) to blockbusters like “Jaws” (50 years) and “Back to the Future” (40 years), and lots more.

Disney Reimagining Seven Dwarfs for Upcoming Live-Action ‘Snow White’ (Trailer)
More controversy …

7 Fun Facts About Zsa Zsa Gabor
Like Elizabeth Taylor, she had many husbands — but how many?

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.

‘Hi-Yo, Silver, Away!’: ‘The Lone Ranger’ Rode Into Our Hearts in 1933
Can you remember his moral creed?

New Book Details Vivien Leigh’s Descent to Darkness
Things were not easy for the glamorous star.

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.

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.

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.