What a Character, Franklin Pangborn

A nance, effeminate, fussbudget, aesthete or pansy performer. Franklin Pangborn was called many names but ‘successful and inspirational trailblazer’ of the character acting world suits much better. He possessed that readily recognizable face in films spanning across the first half of the twentieth century. Often playing a role of a man in the service industry, countless times he stole small scenes on the big screen. … Continue reading What a Character, Franklin Pangborn

Announcement~4th annual WHAT A CHARACTER! Blogathon

WE’RE BACK for number 4! WHAT A CHARACTER! a phrase borrowed from Turner Classic Movies (TCM) so that we could dedicate a blogathon to those whose names few remember – the players who rarely got leading parts, exhibiting instead a versatility and depth many leading actors wished they had.  Aurora, Paula and I never tire of seeing them or paying tribute and as the previous three installments of … Continue reading Announcement~4th annual WHAT A CHARACTER! Blogathon