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Hollywood Knitting - Hedy Lamarr

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Hollywood Knitting - Hedy Lamarr

  Hedy Lamarr was born Hedwig Eva Maria Kiesler November 9, 1914, in Vienna, Austria. Lamarr was considered notorious even by Hollywood standards for a few reasons:- Her physical appearance. The Hollywood press of the 1940's referred to her "the most beautiful woman in the world." - Her risqué first film, Ecstasy. She was 18 when the film was made, and the director filmed the nude scenes in itwithout her permission with a telephoto lens. She felt exploited by the German and turned to the stage.- Her six marriages. She left her first husband because of the emotional and verbal...

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Mrs. Crosby Goes to Galveston - Day 3 The Strand

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Mrs. Crosby Goes to Galveston - Day 3 The Strand
No trip to Galveston would be complete without a trip to the Strand Historic District.   The Strand was originally Avenue B which ran parallel to Galveston Bay.  It was a merchant area near the wharf and the merchant there thought calling it "the Strand" gave it a more upscale sound.  Now the Strand encompasses many blocks downtown and is a shopping and entertainment district.

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Mrs. Crosby Goes to Galveston - Day 1

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Mrs. Crosby Goes to Galveston - Day 1

Very excited to be heading to sunny climes with Mrs.  Crosby.  As you may know, she is a purveyor of fine fibers and I was thrilled to be able to bring her along to Galveston, Texas and share some of favorite spots in this beautiful and historic Texas city.

Our lodging is at the Sally Trueheart Williams home on Broadway in the East End Historic District.   I would highly recommend it.  It was built in 1928 and it built in a Spanish Revival style.  The renovations to the interior are very comfortable while maintaining the integrity of this home.

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Hollywood Knitting - Carole Lombard

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Hollywood Knitting - Carole Lombard
One of my absolute favorite actresses, Carole Lombard. She was the highest paid Hollywood star in the late 1930’s. Her final film with Jack Benny and Robert Stack, “To Be or Not to Be”, was in post-production when she died in an airplane crash while on a World War II War bond drive.

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Hollywood Knitting - Ann Sheridan

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Hollywood Knitting - Ann Sheridan
Ann is a Denton, Texas girl. Her official website says, “Ann Sheridan was born on Sunday February 21st, 1915, in Denton Texas. She came into the world as Clara Lou Sheridan. Growing up on a ranch, Ann became quite the tomboy. She could bulldog a steer. She knew how to ride a horse exceptionally well and she was a pretty good shot with a gun."

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