Welcome to Hollywood's Golden Age


A unique reference site for detailed information on movies and stars of a unique era. Browse hundreds of Hollywood's Golden Age movies, actors, actresses and directors!


Movies By Year
1930
Little Caesar
All Quiet on the Western Front
1931
City Lights
Frankenstein
The Public Enemy
1932
Me and My Gal
Scarface
1936
Modern Times
Mr.Deeds Goes to Town
1937
Snow White and the Seven Dwarves
1938
The Adventures of Robin Hood
Bringing Up Baby
1941
Citizen Kane
High Sierra
Maltese Falcon, The
Sergeant York
Sullivan's Travels
1942
Casablanca
The Magnificent Ambersons
Yankee Doodle Dandy
1943
The Ox-Bow Incident
1944
Double Indemnity
Gaslight
Meet Me In St Louis
To Have and To Have Not
1950
All About Eve
Asphalt Jungle, The
Rio Grande
Sunset Boulevard
Winchester '73
1953
Bandwagon, The
From Here to Eternity
Roman Holiday
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
The Big Heat
Shane
1954
Star Is Born, A
Johnny Guitar
On The Waterfront
Rear Window
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
1956
Giant
High Society
Man Who Knew Too Much, The
Searchers, The
Ten Commandments, The
1957
12 Angry Men
Gunfight at the OK Corral
An Affair to Remember
1958
Defiant Ones, The
Gigi
Vertigo
1959
Anatomy of a Murder
Ben Hur
North By Northwest
Rio Bravo
Some Like It Hot


Today's Golden Actor
Today's Golden Movie
Today's Golden Actress
William Powell
William Powell

William Powell, following drama school and a stint in vaudeville and on Broadway, made his screen debut in 'Sherlock Holmes' in 1922. Employed by Paramount Pictures in 1924, he was kept busy throughout the 1920's, often in period pictures as noble... (show all)

42nd Street
42nd Street, Musical Genius

A behind the scenes musical story of life on Broadway. It was nominated for a Best Picture Oscar and features Busby Berkeley's fantastic choreography and production design. It is fast moving, refreshing and a sheer joy to watch.

Marilyn Monroe
Marilyn Monroe, Hollywood Dreams

After making only 29 films, Marilyn Monroe became the personification of Hollywood glamour and she had a unique, magical quality in front of the camera quite unlike any other performer. She appeared to exude sexuality whilst retaining a vulnerable... (show all)


san simeon
The Top Movies
No Cary Grant, neither of the Hepburns, Charley Chaplin's in, John Wayne too, there's 2 musicals, 3 from the 1930's, 4 from the 50's, - some surprises!
bogart
The Top Actors
No surprises - in fact its the same as you would choose. 4 were born in the 19th century, 1 died in the 21st century, 1 dancer, 1 comic.
hepburn
The Top Actresses
All were born and died in the 20th Century, except one who's still very much with us. 1 was German, 2 Swedish, 1 Belgian. 2 have the same surname.
clarke gable and vivien leigh in Gone With The Wind
The Top Movie Quotes
Great quotes, funny quotes, moving, poignant, cryptic, uplifting, and one from real life. 5 quotes in the top 25 are from 1 film (but this film is not in the top 3).

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