I’ve been reading the fascinating memoirs of Carmel Snow, and I’ve noticed she does what every good writer does — she takes a core truth and fiddles with the details… Read more She lies beautifully and to maximum effect… →
In 1933, editor in chief Carmel Snow (who’d been a fashion editor at Vogue) brought photojournalist Martin Munkacsi to a windswept beach to shoot a swimwear spread. As the model… Read more Carmel Snow, legendary fashion editor, mixes with Hollywood and goes to the beach with Martin Munkacsi in 1933… →
The Villa Carlotta was a fun place to live… SOUTH OF BEACHWOOD CANYON | BEGUILING HOLLYWOOD. Louella’s apartment was across from ours… Louella entertained a lot, and William Hearst and… Read more The ultimate insider from another era – on Marion Davies and W.R. Hearst →
Click on any of the photos to go to Amazon… Most of you come here to see glamorous pictures of Classic Movie Stars. I’ve got news for you! If you… Read more Movie Stars and Swimming Pools and It’s in His Kiss, by moi, Vickie Lester! →
Bette Davis putting on a game face at William Randolph Hearst’s birthday party, wedged between Hearst and his minion, Louella. Interviewed by Dick Cavett, Bette has few things to say… Read more The wry and wonderful Bette Davis has a unique perspective on Louella Parsons… →
