The “American Radio Warblers” program, a radio staple from 1937 to 1952, holds a unique place in broadcasting history. Featuring live canaries serenading listeners every Sunday afternoon, the […]
Mildred Pierce
Mildred Pierce, released in 1945, is a thought-provoking film noir directed by Michael Curtiz. Based on the novel by James M. Cain, this drama tells the story of […]
Fritz Kreisler: The Violinist Who Charmed the World
Fritz Kreisler: The Violinist Who Charmed the World Fritz Kreisler (1875-1962) was one of the most beloved and influential violin virtuosos of the early 20th century. Though his […]
Battleship Potemkin
The 1925 Soviet film “Battleship Potemkin” by director Sergei Eisenstein is widely regarded as one of the most influential and innovative films in cinema history. Set during the […]
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
Title: A Nightmarish Vision: Revisiting “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari” In the annals of cinema history, few films have etched as indelible a mark as Robert Wiene’s “The […]
Highlighting the history of 78rpm music and its impact on popular culture
Recorded music, and the history of it, reaches as far back to the 19th century. The original “records” were cylinders initially made from tinfoil. Imagine that! The sound […]
Alice Guy-Blache
Alice Guy-Blaché holds a revered position in the annals of film history, distinguished not only as one of the first female directors but also as a pioneering figure […]
Brunswick Records
Brunswick Records, with its roots in cabinetry and craftsmanship, found its true calling in the world of music, becoming a pivotal player in the 78rpm era. This label […]
Exploring the Different Genres of 78rpm Music.
Introduction Let’s dive into a remarkable chapter of music history: the era of 78rpm records. These shellac records, spinning at 78 revolutions per minute, were the heartbeat of […]
Georges Méliès
Georges Méliès, born in 1861 in Paris, began his career as a magician and theater owner. While running his own theatre he was invited to a showing of […]