Paul Robeson, Henry Wilcoxon and Wallace Ford during production of Thornton Freeland’s JERICHO (1937) Released as DARK SANDS in the U.S.

Wallace Ford (February 12, 1898 – June 11, 1966)

Lizabeth Scott arrives at Heathrow Airport on June 11, 1946. She’s in London to attend the world premiere of Lewis Milestone’s THE STRANGE LOVE OF MARTHA IVERS.

John Wayne (May 26, 1907 – June 11, 1979)

Judy Garland uses a personal recording machine in her MGM dressing room circa 1940. Photo by Earl Theisen.

The one and only Frances Ethel Gumm was born on June 10, 1922 #botd ❤️ #JudyGarland

If you’re a nazi sympathizer, a pedophile, or a serial abuser you win elections in America. Shame on us!

Ivan Reitman’s GHOSTBUSTERS hit theaters today in 1984.

On June 8, 1949, the FBI released a report naming Hollywood figures as communists, including Fredric March, John Garfield, Paul Muni, Edward G. Robinson, Paul Robeson, Danny Kaye, and Dalton Trumbo. The FBI report relied mostly on accusations by “confidential informants.”

George Orwell's “1984” was published on June 8, 1949 by Secker & Warburg.

Jessica Tandy as Ophelia in 'Hamlet' by Yvonne Gregory, 1934

Dolores Gray was born on June 7, 1924 #botd

Jean Harlow from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in 1931

Remembering ZaSu Pitts (January 3, 1894 – June 7, 1963)

Birthday remembrance - Jessica Tandy #botd

Another brilliant, unique talent gone far too soon. Here’s to Judy Holliday who died on June 7, 1965. ❤️

Happy birthday, Tom Jones. Here he is celebrating at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas with Joan Rivers, Joey Heatherton, Sonny Bono, Jones, Dionne Warwicke, Debbie Reynolds, and Liberace.

“King of Cool” Dean Martin was born today in 1917. #botd

Hedy Lamarr on the June 1944 issue of Screen Guide

Jean Harlow died much too soon on June 7, 1937. ❤️

Bandleader Louis Jordan showing Canada Lee the program for the premiere of BEWARE! in June 1946. Jordan produced the movie and performs with his band. It was directed by Bud Pollard.

Zero Mostel, Jack Gilford, Phil Silvers, and Buster Keaton in Richard Lester’s A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM (1966).

Rosalind Russell and James Stewart (second in front) with other kissing couple selected from the 'marriage'columns of Los Angeles newspapers to promote “First Live,” the inaugural broadcast of CBS Radio’s “Silver Theater” in 1937.

“Film Star Likes Atlantic City. Dorothy Gish, well-known Griffith film star, is shown here promenading the boardwalk at Atlantic City with her husband, James Rennie, a popular actor.” (Original Caption, ca. 1922)

Jack Gilford (July 25, 1908 – June 4, 1990)

Carson McCullers’ debut novel, “The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter,” was published on June 4, 1940. She was only 23 years old at the time.

Dorothy Gish (March 11, 1898 – June 4, 1968)

Carole Lombard on Photoplay in June 1934

The variety series “Cavalcade of Stars” made its debut on the DuMont Television Network on June 4, 1949. #OnThisDay Jackie Gleason was the 3rd and most popular host of the series best remembered for launching "The Honeymooners" as a sketch.

The world premiere of William Wyler’s MRS. MINIVER was held on June 4, 1942, at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. #OnThisDay

The fabulous Rosalind Russell was born today in 1907 and her movies are on #TCM all day. 💕 #botd

Roberto Rossellini (May 8, 1906 – June 3, 1977) 🎥

Maureen O’Sullivan on the June 1940 issue of Movie and Radio Guide.

Paulette Goddard by John Rawlings for Vogue in 1942. Killer shot!

Ozzie Nelson (March 20, 1906 – June 3, 1975)

On June 3, 1956, city authorities in Santa Cruz, California, imposed a total ban on public rock and roll dances.

Jean Hersholt had many talents including sketching as this image shows. He is working on a sketch of Greta Garbo, with images of Lewis Stone, John Barrymore, and Wallace Beery in the background. All were co-stars of Hersholt in GRAND HOTEL (1932).

James Cagney and Leo Gorcey on set of ANGELS WITH DIRTY FACES (Michael Curtiz, 1938).

Rex Harrison and Gene Tierney during production of THE GHOST AND MRS. MUIR and with director Joseph L. Mankiewicz (1947).

Remembering Sally Kellerman on her birthday #botd

During an interview that aired on June 2, 1981, Barbara Walters famously asked Katharine Hepburn, "If you were a tree, what kind of tree would you be?"

Jean Hersholt (July 12, 1886 – June 2, 1956)

Peter Weir’s DEAD POETS SOCIETY hit a limited number of U.S. theaters today in 1989. “No matter what anybody tells you, words and ideas can change the world.” - Robin Williams as English teacher, John Keating

Happy birthday wishes to champion of the movies, film historian, filmmaker, author, Kevin Brownlow

Fred Astaire performing the "Let's Say It With Firecrackers" tap routine from HOLIDAY INN in June 1942. The sequence was added to the movie as a patriotic number, following the attack on Pearl Harbor.

Leo Gorcey (June 3, 1917 - June 2, 1969)

Birthday remembrance - Johnny Weissmuller #botd

Sir Rex Harrison (March 5, 1908 – June 2, 1990)

Babe Ruth, one of the greatest players in the history of #baseball, ended his #MLB playing career #OnThisDay in 1935, after 22 seasons, 10 World Series and 714 home runs.

Queen Elizabeth II's coronation ceremony was held at Westminster Abbey on June 2, 1953, marking her formal investiture as monarch. #OnThisDay