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Once upon a Time in Paradise: Canadians in the Golden Age of Hollywood
Once upon a Time in Paradise Canadians in the Golden Age of Hollywood Author:Charles Foster When sound arrived in Hollywood in the late 1920s, Canadians were already holding some of the most important roles in the motion picture industry. Louis B. Mayer, from New Brunswick, was boss at MGM; Jack Warner, from Ontario, was head of Warner Brothers studio; and Mack Sennett, from Quebec, was still King of Comedy. Canadians like Mary Pickf... more »ord, Marie Dressler, and Norma Shearer moved easily from silents into sound; this illustrious trio won the first three Academy Awards for Best Actress. Canadians arriving in sunny California in the 1930s and 1940s were principally actors: Yvonne de Carlo, Walter Pidgeon, and Ruby Keeler are unforgettable, and there are many others. You will be amazed at the Canadian influence in Hollywoods Golden Age.« less