Once Upon a Time in Paradise: Canadians in the Golden Age of Hollywood

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When sound arrived in Hollywood within the past due Twenties, Canadians have been already keeping probably the most such a lot necessary roles within the movement image business. Louis B. Mayer, from New Brunswick, was once boss at MGM; Jack Warner, from Ontario, was once head of Warner Bros. Studio; and Mack Sennett, from Quebec, was once nonetheless King of Comedy.

Canadians like Mary Pickford, Marie Dressler, and Norma Shearer moved simply from silents to talkies – this illustrious trio received the primary 3 Academy Awards for Very best Actress.

Canadians arriving in sunny California within the Thirties and Forties have been basically actors, together with Yvonne de Carlo, Walter Pidgeon, Ruby Keeler, and lots of others. You are going to be surprised on the Canadian affect on Hollywood’s Golden Age.

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