Barbara Stanwyck was one of the most versatile and charismatic stars of Hollywood's Golden Age. Best known for her unforgettable performance as a femme fatale in the classic 1944 film noir Double ...

Film Scholar and author Dan Callahan gives readers a lifelong look at the overshadowed reputation of the actress Barbara Stanwyck. Beginning with a rocky upbringing in between foster homes, this ...

A definitive new biography sheds light on the life of the former Ruby Stevens of Coney Island Stephen M. Silverman is the former founding editor of PEOPLE.com. He left PEOPLE in 2015. Tough-talking, ...

When becoming a proper movie star, it's important to know how you want to craft your persona. Do you channel something that's inherent to who you are? Do you make your public self completely different ...

In the early days, Hollywood was an interesting and complex playground. Under long studio contracts and the watchful eye of Will H. Hays at the Motion Picture Production Code, it could be difficult to ...

Barbara Stanwyck is best known for gripping performances in films such as "Double Indemnity," "The Lady Eve," and "Ball of Fire," but few can recall the Academy Award winner's impact on the early days ...