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Paul McCartney announced he was leaving The Beatles, officially ending the era of the world’s most iconic band.
17/04/2025

Paul McCartney announced he was leaving The Beatles, officially ending the era of the world’s most iconic band.

In 1940, Orson Welles signed a historic contract with RKO Pictures, giving him full creative control, leading to the ico...
17/04/2025

In 1940, Orson Welles signed a historic contract with RKO Pictures, giving him full creative control, leading to the iconic Citizen Kane in 1941.

Child star Shirley Temple, who ruled the 1930s, saw her popularity begin to decline as she grew older and took fewer rol...
17/04/2025

Child star Shirley Temple, who ruled the 1930s, saw her popularity begin to decline as she grew older and took fewer roles.

The legendary Marx Brothers released Go West, one of their last classic comedies during their peak years.
17/04/2025

The legendary Marx Brothers released Go West, one of their last classic comedies during their peak years.

Comedian Bob Hope became a top box office name with hits like Road to Singapore (his first in the famous “Road to...” se...
17/04/2025

Comedian Bob Hope became a top box office name with hits like Road to Singapore (his first in the famous “Road to...” series with Bing Crosby).

The Hays Code (Hollywood censorship rules) was in full effect, strongly controlling film content regarding s*x, violence...
17/04/2025

The Hays Code (Hollywood censorship rules) was in full effect, strongly controlling film content regarding s*x, violence, and politics.

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) was the most powerful studio in 1940, releasing hits like The Shop Around the Corner and Pride...
17/04/2025

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) was the most powerful studio in 1940, releasing hits like The Shop Around the Corner and Pride and Prejudice.

This romantic comedy became a huge hit and revived Hepburn’s career, earning Oscar nominations and becoming a classic.
17/04/2025

This romantic comedy became a huge hit and revived Hepburn’s career, earning Oscar nominations and becoming a classic.

Tracy won the Best Actor Oscar for his role in Boys Town (though the award was given in early 1940 for a 1939 performanc...
17/04/2025

Tracy won the Best Actor Oscar for his role in Boys Town (though the award was given in early 1940 for a 1939 performance, it was still part of that year's major buzz).

As WWII intensified, Hollywood began producing patriotic films, war dramas, and support efforts for the Allies, although...
17/04/2025

As WWII intensified, Hollywood began producing patriotic films, war dramas, and support efforts for the Allies, although the U.S. hadn't entered the war yet.

Comedy duo Abbott and Costello made their first feature film One Night in the Tropics, leading to their huge popularity ...
17/04/2025

Comedy duo Abbott and Costello made their first feature film One Night in the Tropics, leading to their huge popularity in the ‘40s.

The early 1940s saw the rise of film noir, a dark, stylish genre. While it fully boomed later, seeds were planted in 194...
17/04/2025

The early 1940s saw the rise of film noir, a dark, stylish genre. While it fully boomed later, seeds were planted in 1940 with crime thrillers and moody cinematography.

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