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How Did Dolores Costello’s Lisp Affect Her Career?

Dolores Costello was an American cinema actress who rose to popularity during the silent film period. Her first husband, actor John Barrymore, dubbed her The Goddess of the Silver Screen for her performances. Costello is also Drew Barrymore’s grandmother. But did you know how Costello’s lisp affected her career?  Dolores Costello, Drew Barrymore’s grandmother, spoke […]

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In the movie Noah’s Ark, filmed in 1928, the flood scene at the movie’s climax was created by actually dumping 600,000 gallons of water onto the set. Three extras drowned and many suffered broken bones. This led to the introduction of safety regulations for movie stunts in 1929.

Noah’s Ark (1928 film) Paul McAllister (center), George O’Brien and Dolores Costello Noah’s Ark is a 1928 American epic romantic melodramatic disaster film directed by Michael Curtiz and starring Dolores Costello and George O’Brien. The story is by Darryl F. Zanuck. The film was released by the Warner Bros. studio. It is representative of the

In the movie Noah’s Ark, filmed in 1928, the flood scene at the movie’s climax was created by actually dumping 600,000 gallons of water onto the set. Three extras drowned and many suffered broken bones. This led to the introduction of safety regulations for movie stunts in 1929. Read More »