June 1, 1999
They are instantly recognizable in just about any corner of the world. Their humor has survived for over 70 years. They are icons of Hollywood, and well respected for their work. They are also the subject of today's FamSite.
Laurel and Hardy is the official website of the... continue reading...
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video clips May 18, 1999
One of the most popular films in the past year was one entitled "Saving Private Ryan", which depicted the invasion of Europe in World War II by the allied forces. It also brought attention to the men and women who served in our armed forces during that time. Unknown to me (and quite a f... continue reading...
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ww2 April 14, 1999
It was 87 years ago today that one of the most dramatic and memorable events in the 20th century took place. It occurred in the North Atlantic, when a ship struck an iceberg and sank a few hours later. Over the years that event has become immortalized in books, films, and television programs. I a... continue reading...
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The hoopla of the movie is over. It has gone down in history as the biggest movie of all time. But the event that it memorialized, the sinking of the passenger liner Titanic, is still in the minds of the world today. As we approach the 97th anniversary of her sailing (and sinking... continue reading...
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world today July 27, 1998
It has been over six months since the release of the most commercially successful motion picture of all time took place. It has garnered mountains of awards, a titanic amount, you could say. The cast of the film have gone on to other films and activities, but their particip... continue reading...
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video clips March 30, 1998
FLASH-CRASH-BANG-BOOM-KER POW !!!!!!!!!!!!!
No, this isn't a flash back to the Batman television show of the 1960's. No, it isn't a visit to the set of the latest Jackie Chan film either. But it is a Hollywood-oriented site that we will be visiting today.
The sit... continue reading...
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