Gloria Swanson: There’s No Free Lunch

One of our favourite actresses is Gloria Swanson, one of the biggest stars in 1920s Hollywood. She was a wisp of a gal at 4’11” and 110 lbs, but her talent and charisma fill the screen. Even today, her performances feel fresh and timeless. We recently saw her in Manhandled (1922) a comedy-drama about a gum-smacking sales clerk who runs … Continue reading →