Hollywood Hearthrobs of the 40's

Fred Astaire

Fred Astaire may have not been easy on the eyes, but he sure could outmatch any lad in his tap shoes. Wearing his signature symbol, the top hat, Astaire was the walking definition of debonair. Despite his virtuoso talents, on his first screen test in Hollywood, the results reported, “Can't act. Slightly bald. Can dance a little.”

 

Gregory Peck

Gregory Peck was a notable actor during his time, staring alongside actresses such as Audrey Hepburn and Ava Gardner. But when it came to working with the most beautiful woman in the world, Peck was more than skin deep. In fact, Peck turned down the leading role in the film “Let’s Make Love”, because he did not want to work with Marilyn Monroe. I wonder if he owned a good pair of glasses... 

Humphrey Bogart

 Humphrey Bogart encompassed the suavity of the 1940’s era, always with a cigarette in one hand and a stiff drink in the other. Bogart was also quite a heavy drinker, claiming he didn't trust anyone who didn't drink.

Frank Sinatra

Blessed with a voice that could melt your heart to butter, Frank Sinatra could win over any girl in a matter of notes. But don’t let the smooth and sensitive voice fool you. Sinatra earned himself a “bad boy image”, which strangely enough began at 23 when he got arrested for dating a married "female of good repute." 

Cary Grant

Cary Grant was an actor known for his “dashing good looks” and "natural charm" on and off camera. To put the icing on the cake, he was a humble fellow too. Once in an interview, Grant was told, "Everybody would like to be Cary Grant." In response, Grant replied, "So would I." 

Vincent Price

Vincent Price was the master of horror in the 1930s. Not only was he a virtuoso actor blessed with a terrifyingly romantic voice, he was also a man of his word. Indeed, he took his girlfriend and future wife to be to a cemetery on their first date. Fortunately for Price, he was so charming she didn't seem to mind. 

 Charlie Chaplin

Charlie Chaplin was the most loved silent film actor of his time, capturing the hearts of the audience with his classic clowny walk and slapstick expressions. In fact he was so loved, that Adolf Hitler grew a mustache like Chaplin to make himself more appealing to the German public. 

By Curly Cue 8/6/12