Madison on the Air Presents: Sherlock Holmes!

VINCENT PRICE: One of the kings of classic cinema horror. Behind the scenes existed a man far removed from the frightening characters he portrayed on screen. Vincent Price was a renaissance man. He was an art expert, a teacher of art history, a world traveler, a gourmet cook, and a man who never stopped expanding his knowledge. He did theater, cinema, television, and radio. He believed in following the path that fed his soul and making every moment on Earth count. His story is remarkable... listen now! Stars of the Golden Age is a one-woman independent podcast committed to providing listeners with in-depth, often little-known information about Old Hollywood's most intriguing stars. Please consider supporting Stars of the Golden Age on Patreon, and in return gain access to a huge catalog of bonus content! Support the show on Patreon and access tons of great BONUS CONTENT! Episode Sources: The book Vincent Price: A Daughter’s Biography by Victoria Price; the book Vincent Price Unmasked: A Biography by James Robert Parish and Steven Whitney; IMDB Image Source: IMDB

Rest In Peace, Eva Marie Saint (7/4/1924-10/6/2026) In honor of the great life she lived, please listen to this re-release of the story of Eva Marie Saint. An inspiration to us all.

LINDA DARNELL: She is most often discussed in relation to the way she died, but leading up to that tragic day was a whole life full of love, hardships, successes, and decades of incredibly hard work. She wasn't given the best circumstances in life, but she powered through with her own inner strength. This story will tug at your heartstrings... you'll laugh, you'll cry. Linda Darnell lived a dozen lifetimes in her short life on Earth. She was beautiful inside and out. Why is this episode so long? Well, I have a special treat embedded into it for you! Listen now! Support Stars of the Golden Age on Patreon! And gain access to TONS of bonus content! P.M. Terrell's book PADLOCKED... Order HERE! Support creative minds! Padlocked | p.m.terrell Episode Sources: The book Hollywood Beauty: Linda Darnell and the American Dream by Ronald L. Davis; an article from Criterion from October 19, 2023 titled Linda Darnell’s Tough and Timeless Women by Mayukh Sen; IMDB Image Source: IMDB

Hot Off the Press! In this episode, we dive into the pages of the September 1953 issue of Modern Screen Magazine. We'll learn what the rest of Hollywood thought about Elizabeth Taylor as she settled into life as a mother... we'll hear about Dick Powell's surgery, Frank Sinatra & Ava Gardner's heated tiffs, Clark Gable ditching the Queen of England, Jerry Lewis's funny business, Bob Hope's orchid-filled birthday party, and so much more! SUPPORT THE SHOW & access bonus content! Episode Source: September 1953 issue of Modern Screen Magazine

JOAN BLONDELL (Part Two:) The conclusion of Joan Blondell's story. Please listen to Part One first. In this episode, hear about the amazing woman Joan Blondell was in her adult life... her triumphs, her challenges, and her heartbreaks. But through it all, strength and optimism. She has an amazing story! Listen now. Come grab some great bonus content on PATREON! https://patreon.com/StarsoftheGoldenAgePodcast Episode Sources: Joan Blondell: A Life Between Takes by Matthew Kennedy; A Tale of Two Dogs by Joan Blondell; IMDB Image Source: IMDB