Dame Joan Collins, television’s most iconic villainess in the 1980s, began her Hollywood career as a 20th Century Fox contract star during the late ‘50s and early ‘60s. Prior to her fame on the small screen, the “Dynasty” beauty was 20th Century Fox’s answer to Elizabeth Taylor. In fact, early in production, Joan screen-tested for […]
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Fox Archives: Oh, a wise guy, eh? The Three Stooges in ‘Soup to Nuts’ (1930)
Larry, Moe and Shemp, better known as the Three Stooges, made their motion picture debut with the 1930 Fox film “Soup to Nuts.” The stooges were originally part of a vaudevillian act led by Ted Healy. Although not yet billed by their famous moniker, the troupe along with Healy, appeared together in this slapstick comedy […]
Fox Archives: Happy 85th birthday, Jayne Mansfield
Today, April 19, 2018, would have marked Jayne Mansfield’s 85th birthday. Ms. Mansfield was a Fox contract player in the 1950s and 1960s, well known for her roles in such films as “The Girl Can’t Help It” (1956), “The Wayward Bus” (1957) and “Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?” (1957).
Fox Archives: Athletes visiting the Fox Studio lot
The Fox Studio has a longstanding tradition of hosting notable guests, including some distinguished athletes. The Company History collection is small sub-collection within the Fox Archives – these images represent a portion of the Company History photograph collection that is dedicated to events and lot visitors. Enjoy some photos from this collection below: [tcf_gallery id=”8455″] […]
21CF Oscars Countdown: Best Art Direction (Color) and Best Special Visual Effects for ‘Fantastic Voyage’ (1966)
In the weeks leading up to the 90th Oscars on Sunday, March 4, we’ll take a look at our rich Academy Award history by sharing from the 20th Century Fox Archives. This year, Fox Searchlight’s “The Shape of Water” is nominated for Production Design (production design: Paul Denham Austerberry; set decoration: Shane Vieau and Jeffrey […]
21CF Oscars Countdown: Best Actress in a Supporting Role winner Marisa Tomei in ‘My Cousin Vinny’ (1992)
In the weeks leading up to the 90th Oscars on Sunday, March 4, we’ll take a look at our rich Academy Award history by sharing from our 20th Century Fox Archives. This year for the 90th Academy Awards, Octavia Spencer is nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Fox Searchlight’s “The Shape of […]
21CF Oscars Countdown: Best Writing (Adaptation) for ‘7th Heaven’ (1927)
In the weeks leading up to the 90th Oscars on Sunday, March 4, we’ll take a look at our rich Academy Award history by sharing from the 20th Century Fox Archives. “Logan,” which is nominated for Best Writing (Adapted Screenplay) at this year’s Academy Awards, brings the Wolverine trilogy to a close. It’s the first […]
21CF Oscars Countdown: Best Costume Design (Color) for ‘Cleopatra’ (1963)
In the weeks leading up to the 90th Oscars on Sunday, March 4, we’ll take a look at our rich Academy Award history by sharing from the 20th Century Fox Archives. This year for the 90th Academy Awards, Luis Sequeira is nominated for his achievement in costume design for “The Shape of Water.” On April […]
21CF Oscars Countdown: Best Music (Song) and Best Original Score for ‘Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid’ (1969)
In the weeks leading up to the 90th Oscars on Sunday, March 4, we’ll take a look at our rich Academy Award history by sharing from the 20th Century Fox Archives. This year Fox Searchlight has two nominations for Music (Original Score): Alexandre Desplat for “The Shape of Water” and Carter Burwell for “Three Billboards […]
21CF Oscars Countdown: Best Actor in a Supporting Role winner Don Ameche in ‘Cocoon’ (1985)
In the weeks leading up to the 90th Oscars on Sunday, March 4, we’ll take a look at our rich Academy Award history by sharing from our 20th Century Fox Archives. This year, three actors from Fox Searchlight productions are nominated for Best Actor in a Supporting Role: Woody Harrelson and Sam Rockwell are nominated […]
