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  • Best Actors Never to Win an Oscar

    Private Venue

    America has been in love with the movies for over 100 years. And every year the race for the Oscar is closely watched by movie fans around the world. Winning the Academy award connotes something special in the history of … Continue reading

  • Best Actors Never to Win an Oscar

    Friendship Village 350 W Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg

    America has been in love with the movies for over 100 years. And every year the race for the Oscar is closely watched by movie fans around the world. Winning the Academy award connotes something special in the history of … Continue reading

  • Best Actors Never to Win an Oscar

    Libertyville Senior Center 135 W. Church Street, Libertyville, IL

    America has been in love with the movies for over 100 years. And every year the race for the Oscar is closely watched by movie fans around the world. Winning the Academy award connotes something special in the history of … Continue reading

  • Cary Grant

    North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

    Cary Grant was one of the biggest stars in the history of classic Hollywood cinema. He made more than 50 films as a leading man and yet never won an Oscar!  In fact, his looks, voice, and persona make him … Continue reading

  • Marilyn Monroe

    North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

     It is one of the most iconic photographs ever taken: Marilyn Monroe standing over a subway grate in the summer during "The Seven Year Itch." People who have never seen the film; in fact people who have never seen a … Continue reading

  • Marilyn Monroe

    North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

     It is one of the most iconic photographs ever taken: Marilyn Monroe standing over a subway grate in the summer during "The Seven Year Itch." People who have never seen the film; in fact people who have never seen a … Continue reading

  • Jimmy Stewart – Icon on Film And American Hero

    Niles Senior Center 999 Civic Center Drive, Niles, IL, United States

    Jimmy Stewart  was one of the greatest and most popular American actors of all time.  From 1935 – 1991  he appeared in over 90 beings and television shows. His name alone drew people into theaters. Stewart's amazing range  has never fully … Continue reading

  • Cary Grant

    Niles Senior Center 999 Civic Center Drive, Niles, IL, United States

    Cary Grant was one of the biggest stars in the history of classic Hollywood cinema. He made more than 50 films as a leading man and yet never won an Oscar!  In fact, his looks, voice, and persona make him … Continue reading

  • Grace Kelly – American Royalty

    North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

    Grace Kelly had a very short, luminous and wonderful career as a movie star. In her 11 films, she starred alngside some of the most famous leading men of her time, including Gary Cooper, (High Noon) WIlliam Holden, (The Country … Continue reading

  • Grace Kelly – American Royalty

    College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United States

    Grace Kelly American Royalty Grace Kellyhad a short, luminous and wonderful career as a movie star. She starred alngside some of the most famous leading men of her time, including Gary Cooper, (High Noon) WIlliam Holden, (The Country Girl, for … Continue reading