1930s

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!”

THE RED SKELTON SHOW, Red Skelton as Cauliflower McPugg, (Season 9, ep 920, aired March 1, 1960), 1951-1971

5 Things You Never Knew About Vaudeville Actor Red Skelton

Despite playing some drunkard characters, he actually never drank.

Wizard of Oz composite image

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.

THE THIN MAN, from left, Asta, Peter Lawford, 1957-59

Who is Skippy the Dog? TCM Celebrates the Pup for National Pet Day

He was best known for ‘The Thin Man.’

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.

Bugs Bunny, ending of Looney Tunes cartoon with trademark saying, 'That's All Folks!', (date unknown)

Sufferin’ Succotash! Where Can You Stream ‘Looney Tunes’ Classics Now?

Max removing classic Bugs Bunny cartoons makes us very, very angry.

Headshot of Porky Pig

5 Fun Facts About ‘Looney Tunes’ Star Porky Pig

Porky Pig first stuttered his way into our hearts in the 1930s.

THE DAY THE EARTH BLEW UP: A LOONEY TUNES MOVIE, from left: Porky Pig (voice: Eric Bauza), Daffy Duck (voice: Eric Bauza), 2024.

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.

Barbara Stanwyck TCMgraphic

TCM March 2025 Printable Schedule, Plus: Star of the Month Barbara Stanwyck

Turner Classic Movies celebrates actor Barbara Stanwyck on Wednesdays in March 2025.

image from the 1992 Oscar ceremony picturing, from left to right, Anthony Hopkins, Jodie Foster and Jonathan Demme, each holding the Oscar award they won for

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.

Shirley Temple with Oscar statue graphic

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.

Wizard of Oz Cast with Oscar statue composite

Which Got Nominated for More Oscars, ‘The Wizard of Oz’ or ‘Wicked’?

How do the two films about the wonderful land of Oz compare?

THE WIZARD OF OZ, key art, Ray Bolger, Jack Haley, Judy Garland, Bert Lahr, 1939, yellow brick road

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.

black-and-white image from the 1950 movie

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.

SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS, Seven Dwarfs, 1937

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

More controversy …

Zsa Zsa Gabor, 1960s.

7 Fun Facts About Zsa Zsa Gabor

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

beer cases are seen on display inside a stable for the Budweiser Clydesdalescollage

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?

GONE WITH THE WIND, Vivien Leigh, 1939 vivienleigh6t-fsct06(vivienleigh6t-fsct06)

New Book Details Vivien Leigh’s Descent to Darkness

Things were not easy for the glamorous star.

black-and-white still from the 1950 movie

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.