Throughout her six-decade career, Katharin Hepburn co-starred with
screen legends such as Cary Grant (Bringing Up Baby-1938), Humphrey
Bogart (African Queen-1951), John Wayne (Rooster Cogburn-1975), and
Henry Fonda (On Golden Pond-1981). Her most remembered pairing was
with Spencer Tracy, with whom she made many films, including 1942’s
Woman of the Year.
Hepburn with Spencer Tracy
John Wayne and Katharine Hepburn from Rooster Cogburn.
Actor Gary Cooper was renowned for his quiet, understated acting style which
was particularly well suited to the many Western films he made. His career was
from 1925 until shortly before his death, and comprised more than one hundred
films. Cooper received five Academy Award nominations for Best Actor, winning
twice for Sergeant York (1941) and High Noon (1952). He also received an
Honorary Award in 1961 from the Academy. The American Film Institute named
Cooper among the AFI’s 100 Years – 100 Stars, ranking 11th among males from
the Classic Hollywood cinema period.
1936
Actor Darren McGavin is best known for playing the title role in the ABC
television horror series Kolchak: The Night Stalker (1974- 1975), and for
his portrayal of the grumpy father in the film classic A Christmas Story
(1983). He also appeared in the starring role in the 1950s syndicated
TV series Mickey Spillane’s Mike Hammer (1958 – 1960). McGavin
also starred in the NBC western series Riverboat (1959 – 1961).
Darren McGavin in A Christmas Story
George Francis "Gabby" Hayes was a radio, film, and television actor. He
was best known for his numerous appearances in Western movies as the
colorful sidekick to the leading man.
Issue # 1 – Nov. 1, 1948
