Forget your sympathy Forget your sympathy

Born on this day in 1906 actress Joan Blondell.

“I never thought of myself as a type” “I never thought of myself as a type”

Born on this day in 1930 Ben Gazzara.

Going strong Going strong

Born on this day in 1916 actress, comedian and singer Martha Raye.

Gamine attractions Gamine attractions

On this day in 1951, the film An American in Paris debuted in London.

I only have eyes for you I only have eyes for you

Born on this day in 1909 actress, dancer and singer Ruby Keeler.

Listen to the sound of the city Listen to the sound of the city

Happy 63rd birthday actor Steve Guttenberg.

This time I know it’s for reel This time I know it’s for reel

Happy 67th birthday to the ineffable actor, screenwriter, playwright, female impersonator and memoirist Charles Busch.

Who is Sylva? Who is Sylva?

Born on this day in 1933 actress Sylva Koscina.

“I’m certainly not a prude” “I’m certainly not a prude”

Born on this day in 1956 actress Kim Cattrall.

The first prima donna The first prima donna

Born on this day in 1843 soprano Christine Nilsson.

“Acting is glamour but writing is hard work” “Acting is glamour but writing is hard work”

Born on this day in 1918 author Jacqueline Susann.

What was the decisive factor? What was the decisive factor?

Born on this day in 1920 actress Shelley Winters.

When women go wrong, men go right after them When women go wrong, men go right after them

Born on this day in 1893 stage and film actress, playwright, screenwriter, singer and sex symbol Mae West.

Fair and warmer Fair and warmer

Happy 88th birthday to actress, dancer and singer Julie Newmar.

A portrait of Ethel A portrait of Ethel

Born on this day in 1879 First Lady of the American Theatre Ethel Barrymore.

Monster’s ball Monster’s ball

Born on this day in 1923 actress and singer Alice Ghostley.

Only a baritone can chop a tree Only a baritone can chop a tree

Born on this day in 1895 comic and actor Bert Lahr.

A star is barn A star is barn

Born on this day in 1915 dancer and choreographer Michael Kidd.

“Too much rouge is a sign of despair” “Too much rouge is a sign of despair”

Happy 96th birthday actress Arlene Dahl.

First lady of MGM First lady of MGM

Born on this day in 1902 actress Norma Shearer.

I’m older than I ever intended to be I’m older than I ever intended to be

Happy 64th birthday actress Melanie Griffith.

Never trust the living Never trust the living

Born on this day in 1910 actress Sylvia Sidney.

Provocative entertainment Provocative entertainment

Born on this day in 1911 film director Nicholas Ray.

Midcentury modern Midcentury modern

Born on this day two 20th century icons: Lucille Ball (1911) and Andy Warhol (1928.)