In the roaring twenties, a time of jazz bands, flapper dresses, and unprecedented societal changes, a voice emerged from the radio waves that would captivate and charm listeners […]
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Diva
In the golden age of jazz, when phonographs filled dance halls and the Charleston echoed down city streets, the Diva record label quietly made its mark. It wasn’t […]
Before Lightsabers: A Review of the 1936 “Flash Gordon” Serial
Before laser swords and the galaxy far, far away, the very name “Flash Gordon” ignited the imaginations of adventure-loving audiences. In 1936, Universal Pictures brought Alex Raymond’s iconic […]
Alexander’s Ragtime Band
Alexander’s Ragtime Band: A Timeless Classic in American Music Irving Berlin’s “Alexander’s Ragtime Band” is a musical treasure that has captivated audiences for over a century. This iconic […]
Oriole Records
There’s a certain magic to the crackle and pop of a vintage record. That nostalgia often leads us down a rabbit hole of discovery – the stories behind […]
Commando Cody: Sky Marshal of the Universe
At Blind Skeleton, we’re fascinated by the way vintage entertainment intersects with the technology of its time. Commando Cody: Sky Marshal of the Universe, with its fantastical gadgets […]
King of the Rocket Men: A Classic Serial Adventure
In the golden days of matinee thrills, Republic Pictures held a special place in the hearts of young adventurers. Their serials, those action-packed tales broken into weekly chapters, […]
Henry Burr: The Prolific Voice of Early Recording
Imagine a world where music wasn’t a click away but a treasure spun from shellac and steel. This was the landscape Henry Burr navigated, a Canadian-born tenor who […]
American Radio Warblers
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 […]