Old Hollywood Articles

Those who want to know more about the glamour and glitz of Old
Hollywood can learn a lot about the period by perusing articles that
were written during the time. There were a number of fascinating
periods through which Old Hollywood progressed.

Silent movies

were prevalent through the 1920s, when they gave way to the Golden
Age of Hollywood. During this era of Old Hollywood, the majority of
films was produced by five major movie studios: RKO, Warner Brothers,
Fox, Paramount, and MGM. The films that were produced during the
Golden Age of Hollywood often conformed to specific types. Film noir,
westerns, comedies, and war-time films were some of the genres that
were common in Old Hollywood. With the advent of television and the
Hollywood blacklist, the Golden Age came to an end in the in the
late 1940s.

Learn About Old Hollywood with Online Versions of Magazine Articles

Just as a considerable amount of press today is dedicated to
entertainment and celebrities, yesterday’s magazines often reported
on celebrities in Old Hollywood.

Magazine stories abound about stars such as Jean Harlow and Rita
Hayworth, as well as studio executives like Howard Hughes.

Some of these magazine articles have been preserved in libraries and
online, letting researchers and hobbyists easily learn more about
this period.

In addition to the numerous magazine articles about Old Hollywood
that are available online at

OldMagazineArticles.com
,
readers will also find articles on topics like architecture, music,
science, and religion. The articles, available as PDF files, can be
viewed at no cost or printed for a small fee.