I think everyone still knows who Charlton Heston is, and I can't think of anything new to add to that conversation. I do love this photograph. Chuck obviously had no problem showing how cool he was.
Nathaniel Benchley
Frankly, I had no idea when I saved this photo of Nathaniel Benchley who he was, but when I researched him, I found about a million reasons I adore him and didn't know it:
His dad was Robert Benchley, noted humorist, actor, and about a dozen other things. He was a great comedian and definitely fun in any film appearance. Benchley's "How to" shorts are classics.
Jaws
His son, Peter Benchley, wrote Jaws, which is a pop culture icon. Freaky as all get out, but some great acting.
Anita Loos, author of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, when asked why she remained a brunette: "Personally, I don't prefer gentlemen."
[Source: Point; August 1954]
Anita Loos and Jean Harlow
Anita Loos was the author or contributor to some of my favorite films such as Red-Headed Woman, Another Thin Man, The Women, Susan and God, and When Ladies Meet.
John Emerson and Anita Loos
Loos had two troublesome marriage: First, to Frank Palma, Jr (from 1915-1919); and secondly to actor, writer, director John Emerson (married from 1919 to his death in 1956). Emerson and Loos never officially divorced, but their marriage consisted of economic strife and Emerson's mental illness.
