Tag Archives: Beverly Hills California

Lost Hollywood – A John De Lario in the Hills of Beverly

Posted on May 13, 2012 by

Today we remember architect John De Lario for the fine work he did throughout the picturesque Hollywoodland development in the 1920’s. He did so many notable homes there it is easy to forget that De Lario also designed homes and businesses in … Continue reading →

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Lost Hollywood – The Enchanted Hill of Fred Thomson and Frances Marion

Posted on September 5, 2011 by

One of the great “power” couples of silent Hollywood, Fred Thomson and Frances Marion were counted among Cinemaland’s most popular pairs during the ten years they spent together in the heady twenties before their fairy tale existence was shattered by … Continue reading →

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A Real Champ – Jackie Cooper

Posted on May 5, 2011 by

Word has come down that Jackie Cooper, one of the last great survivors of Hollywood’s celebrated Golden Age, is gone, dead at 88 in Beverly Hills. One of the finest child performers ever turned out by Hollywood, Cooper earned a Best Actor … Continue reading →

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