Forgotten Hollywood’s TOP 3 WESTERNS

This is Part 2 of OUR SPECIAL SERIES with Hollywood Historian Manny Pacheco as he reveals his ‘TOP 3’ favorite films in different genres from the Hollywood Studio Era of 1930 thru 1967. Manny has narrowed his master list to 1,000 films from which he will choose 10 genres — and the top 3 in … Read more

Forgotten Hollywood’s TOP 3 FILM NOIR

Part 1 – WE BEGIN OUR SPECIAL SERIES with Hollywood Historian Manny Pacheco as he reveals his ‘TOP 3’ favorite films in different genres from the Hollywood Studio Era of 1930 thru 1967. Manny has narrowed his master list to 1,000 films from which he will choose 10 genres — and the top 3 in … Read more

Often Hidden: Real Hollywood Friendships!

Hollywood Historian Many Pacheco Tells ALL! Amid all the publicity of scandals and romance coming regularly from Hollywood there are many true and lasting friendships that remain private and sometimes hidden. Hollywood Historian and author of “Forgotten Hollywood,” Manny Pacheco, in this video tells the stories of real friends and true pals among the famous … Read more

What was the Most popular GENRE for ‘B’ Movies?

Of course you’ve heard of “The Thin Man” but what about Bulldog Drummond? …or “Torchy Blaine?” or “The Crime Doctor” …or “Charlie Chan”? –Just a few of the many detective film series of the 1930s and 1940’s made as B movies for theaters. Hollywood Historian Manny Pacheco talks about the era and the popularity of … Read more

Manny Pacheco Tells The Story of Actor WARD BOND

Hollywood Historian, Manny Pacheco, discusses famous actor Ward Bond, often remembered more for his iconic western roles than anything else in his prolific career. However Manny takes us back to find many other accomplishments…and be sure to stay for the controversial part — – and the telling of Ward Bond’s tragic end! For more on … Read more

Forgotten Hollywood’s Manny Pacheco on actor Edward G Robinson.

Forgotten Hollywood’s Manny Pacheco on actor Edward G Robinson. One of Hollywood’s legendary actors is often remembered for his famous roles as a tough-guy mobster. But as Hollywood Historian Manny Pacheco points out, Edward G. Robinson played many different characters throughout his long career –many of them softies! You’ll enjoy the look back at this … Read more

Visit Hollywood and go Off The Beaten Path!

Manny talks to Film and Movie lovers who want to visit the real Hollywood …and steers them toward some very important –and fun– ‘Hollywood’ locations which are Off the Beaten Path. It’s a great insiders tip sheet for true classic movie buffs since not all Manny’s tips are actually in Hollywood! For more on Manny … Read more

Sultry Siren Gloria Grahame

Often cast as the ‘bad girl’ siren she rarely got leading roles but was notable for her acting as well as her beauty. Gloria Grahame even played against type in Oklahoma which didn’t help her career any. Manny Pacheco takes a look at the life and career of an iconic actress. You’ll want to see … Read more

Great Resource for Classic Film Fans

Besides being a respected Hollywood Historian, author and in-demand speaker, Manny Pacheco is a great resource for classic Film Fans…and in this video he mentions links available on his website as well as a number of other resources on movie and film. This is a video where you’ll want to have a paper and pen … Read more

Did Film Stars Migrate to RADIO?

During the Studio era when film stars were ubiquitous and in demand… did they also want to appear on that other popular mass media, RADIO? And WHY? Did Radio stars also get recruited by the movie studios? Hollywood Historian Manny Pacheco discusses the trend with Art and John of Celebrating Act 2. For more on … Read more