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Released on this day in 1963 was the science fiction comedy film, 'The Nutty Professor'. Directed by Jerry Lewis who also stars, the film also featured Stella Stevens. A timid chemistry teacher discovers a magical potion that can transform him into a suave and handsome womanizer. #OnThisDay

Happy 90th birthday to Bruce Dern. Bruce has 192 acting credits in his over 60-year career and is still acting today. Some of his best-known films are They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969), The Cowboys (1971), Silent Running (1971) and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019). #OnThisDay #botd

Released on this day in 1943 was the orror film, 'Captive Wild Woman'. Starring John Carradine and Evelyn Ankers, an insane scientist doing experimentation in glandular research becomes obsessed with transforming a female gorilla into a human...even though it costs human life. #OnThisDay

Released on this day in 1948 was the comedy film, 'Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House,' Starring Cary Grant, Myrna Loy, and Melvyn Douglas, a man and his wife decide they can afford to have a house in the country built to their specifications. It's a lot more trouble than they think. #OnThisDay

Released on this day in 1958 was the independently made British horror film, 'Fiend Without a Face'. Starring Marshall Thompson, Kynaston Reeves, Michael Balfour, and Kim Parker, a scientist thoughts materialize as an army of invisible brain-shaped monsters. #OnThisDay

Born on this day in 1950 was Robert James Zdarsky, better known as character actor and film producer, Robert Z'Dar. Robert suffered from cherubism, a condition resulting in an enlarged jawline. He is best known for the cult horror film Maniac Cop (1988) and Samurai Cop (1991). #OnThisDay #botd

Released on this day in 1963 was the sci-fi film, The 'Yesterday Machine'. A film by Russ Marker, it stars Tim Holt, James Britton, and Ann Pellegrino. It is the story of a Nazi scientist who invents a time machine enabling him to go back to alter the events of WWII. #OnThisDay

Happy 85th birthday to actor, Stacy Keach. Stacy has been acting since the 1960s. He is known ton TV as private detective Mike Hammer. His films include The Traveling Executioner (1970), Up in Smoke (1978), Nice Dreams (1981), and Icebreaker (2000). #OnThisDay #botd

Released on this day in 1957 was 'The Monster That Challenged the World'. This sci-fi monster film stars Tim Holt, Audrey Dalton, and Hans Conried. An underwater earthquake causes a crevice to open, releasing prehistoric giant mollusks that attack California. #OnThisDay

Born on this day in 1937 was the actress, Sally Kellerman. Sally’s acting career spanned 60 years. Her most famous role was in M*A*S*H (1970). She was also in the films, Brewster McCloud (1970), Last of the Red Hot Lovers (1972), and Back to School (1986). #OnThisDay #botd

Born on this day in 1904 was Olympic swimmer, water polo player, and actor, Johnny Weissmuller. Johnny won 5 gold medals in swimming but is best known for playing Tarzan in 12 feature films and 16 Jungle Jim movies over an eight-year period. #OnThisDay #botd

Released on this day in 1954 was the film, Hell's Half Acre. This film noir directed by John H. Auer. It stars Wendell Corey, Evelyn Keyes and Elsa Lanchester. An American woman goes to Hawaii to search for her husband, MIA since the war, but he's a fugitive from the law. #OnThisDay

Born on this day in 1926 was Norma Jeane Mortenson, better known as actress, model, and singer, Marilyn Monroe. Marilyn became one of the most popular sex symbols of the 1950s and early 1960s. #OnThisDay #botd

Released on this day in 1964 was the horror film, 'The Horror of Party Beach', Directed by Del Tenney and featuring the music of The Del-Aires, it stars John Scott, Alice Lyon, Allen Laurel, and Marilyn Clarke. Sea creatures created from radioactive sludge terrorize a beach community. #OnThisDay

Born on this day in 1890 was character actor, Frank Morgan. Frank began in the silent era in 1916 with a career spanning 35 years. He is best known for his celebrated performance playing the title role in The Wizard of Oz (1939). #OnThisDay #botd

Released on this day in 1954 was the crime thriller film, 'Dial M for Murder'. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock and starring Ray Milland, Grace Kelly, Robert Cummings, & John Williams, a former tennis star arranges the murder of his wife but she ends up killing the assassin. #OnThisDay

Born on this day in 1914 was German actress and writer Lilli Palmer. After beginning in British films before Hollywood productions. Her films include Cloak and Dagger (1946), The Counterfeit Traitor (1962), and Miracle of the White Stallions (1963). #OnThisDay #botd

Released on this day in 1968 was the film, 'Wild in the Streets'. This comedy-drama film stars Christopher Jones, Hal Holbrook, Shelley Winters, and Richard Pryor. Max Frost gains political influence as the leader of a counterculture rock band. #OnThisDay

Born on this day in 1938 was Sigríður Geirsdóttir, better known as actress Sirry Steffen. Sirry was Miss Iceland in 1960. Her most famous film was The Crawling Hand (1963). Soon after that film, she moved back to Iceland where she lived the rest of her life. #OnThisDay #botd

Born in this day in 1925 was model and actress, Martha Vickers. Martha broke out in The Big Sleep (1946). Her other films include The Time, the Place and the Girl (also 1946) and That Way with Women (1947). In the 1950s, her career consisted of mostly TV work. #OnThisDay #BOTD

Released on this day in 1957 was the satirical drama film, A Face in the Crowd. Starring Andy Griffith, Patricia Neal, Anthony Franciosa, Walter Matthau, and Lee Remick, a female radio reporter turns a folk-singing drifter into a media star and it goes to his head! #OnThisDay

Born on this day in 1928 was film, stage, and TV actress, Sally Forrest. Sally was signed to a contract by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer just after high school. Her films include Not Wanted (1949), Hard, Fast and Beautiful (1951), and Son of Sinbad (1955). #OnThisDay #botd

Released on this day in 1959 in the USA was the Japanese sci-fi thriller film, ‘The H-Man’. Directed by Ishirō Honda, a scientist theorizes that the missing doper was melted into a liquid "H-Man” who seeks out victims to "dissolve" so that he can continue to survive. #OnThisDay

Born on this day in 1913 was actor, Peter Cushing. Peter’s career spanned over six decades and included appearances in more than 100 films, as well as many TV, stage and radio roles. He achieved recognition for Hammer Productions horror films from the 1950s to 1970s. #OnThisDay #botd

Released on this day in 1967 was the comedy musical mystery film, Catalina Caper. Starring Tommy Kirk, this is the whacky tale of a group of swingin' teens who take time out from having fun in the sun to try to foil a group of crooks searching for a stolen scroll. #OnThisDay

Happy 77th birthday to actress and singer Pam Grier. She was in such films as The Big Doll House (1971), Women in Cages (1971), The Big Bird Cage (1972), Black Mama, White Mama (1973), Scream Blacula Scream (1973), Coffy (1973), Foxy Brown (1974), and Jackie Brown (1997). #OnThisDay #botd

On this day in 1957, moviegoers were thrilled to first see The Deadly Mantis, an American science fiction monster film. This classic stars Craig Stevens, William Hopper, Alix Talton, and Pat Conway. A giant prehistoric praying mantis preys on the American military. #OnThisDay

Released on this day in 1945 was the horror film, 'The Vampire's Ghost'. Starring John Abbott, Charles Gordon, Peggy Stewart, and Adele Mara, a man who runs a tawdry bar is actually a vampire. He becomes weary of his "life" of the past few hundred years. #OnThisDay

Born on this day in 1938 was Leland Lando Lilly, better known as actor Ross Hagen. Ross was in The Hellcats (1968), The Mini-Skirt Mob (1968), The Sidehackers (1969), Angels' Wild Women (1972), Avenging Angel (1985), Dinosaur Island (1994), and Bikini Drive-In (1995). #OnThisDay #botd

Released on this day in 1954 was the sci-fi film, Monster from the Ocean Floor. Produced by Roger Corman, it stars Anne Kimbell, Stuart Wade, Dick Pinner, and David Garcia. A woman who teams up with a marine biologist in an attempt to destroy a giant, one-eyed amoeba. #OnThisDay

Born on this day in 1939 was actress, Nancy Kwan. Nancy rose to fame in The World of Suzie Wong (1960) her other films include, Flower Drum Song (1961), Fate Is the Hunter (1964), The Wrecking Crew (1968), Wonder Women (1973), and That Lady from Peking (1975). #OnThisDay #botd

Released on this day in 1958 was the sci-fi/ horror film, 'Attack of the 50 Foot Woman'. Starring Allison Hayes, William Hudson, and Yvette Vickers, a wealthy heiress grows into a giantess, complicating her marriage which is already troubled by a philandering husband. #OnThisDay

Born on this day in 1946 was professional wrestler and actor, André the Giant. André suffered from gigantism and was called "The Eighth Wonder of the World". Besides his wresting, he is best known as Fezzik, the giant in the 1987 film The Princess Bride. #OnThisDay #botd

Released on this day in 1968 was the horror film, 'The Astro-Zombies'. Written, directed, and produced by Ted V. Mikels and starring John Carradine, Wendell Corey, and Tura Satana. A disgruntled scientist decides to create superhuman monsters from the body parts of innocent victims. #OnThisDay

Born on this day in 1941 was actress, Diane McBain. Diane reached a brief peak of popularity during the early 1960s. She was best known for the TV series Surfside 6 (1960-62) and as one of Elvis Presley's leading ladies in Spinout (1966). She continued to act through 2001. #OnThisDay #botd

Released on this day in 1971 was the British dark comedy horror film, 'The Abominable Dr. Phibes'. Starring Vincent Price, Joseph Cotten, Peter Jeffrey, and Virginia North, a doctor, scientist, organist, and biblical scholar seeks revenge on those responsible for the death of his wife. #OnThisDay

Born on this day in 1922 was Wolf Martin Garber, better known as actor, Bill Macy. Bill is best known for his role in the CBS television series Maude (1972–78). He was also in the films The Jerk (1979), Serial (1980), My Favorite Year (1982), and Analyze This (1999). #OnThisDay #botd

Released on this day in 1968 was the outlaw biker film, ‘The Hellcats’. Produced by Anthony Cardoza and starring Ross Hagen, Dee Duffy, Sharyn Kinzie, and Del 'Sonny' West, the brother and fiancée of a dead policeman infiltrate a biker gang to uncover his murderer. #OnThisDay

Released on this day in 1968 was the historical horror film, 'Witchfinder General'. Based on the real-life of Matthew Hopkins, a man who went around England finding and burning “witches”. The film stars Vincent Price, Ian Ogilvy, Hilary Dwyer, Robert Russell, and Rupert Davies. #OnThisDay

Born on this day in 1922 was actor Richard Deacon. Richard is best known for shows such as The Dick Van Dyke Show, Leave It To Beaver, and The Jack Benny Program. He was also in minor roles in the films Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956) and Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds (1963). #OnThisDay #botd

Released on this day in 1993 was the Roger Corman's horror film, 'Carnosaur'. Starring Diane Ladd, Raphael Sbarge, Jennifer Runyon, and Clint Howard, a genetically manipulated and very hungry dinosaur escapes from a bioengineering company and wreaks havoc on the local desert town. #OnThisDay

Born on this day in 1911 was the entertainer and comedic actor, Phil Silvers. Phil’s career as a professional entertainer spanned nearly sixty years. He is best known for The Phil Silvers Show, as Master Sergeant Ernie Bilko. #OnThisDay #botd

Released on this day in 1969 was the Filipino horror film, 'The Mad Doctor of Blood Island'. Starring John Ashley, Angelique Pettyjohn, Eddie Garcia, & Ronald Remy, a man who loves to travel,travels to an island where a mad doctor is creating zombies. #OnThisDay

Released on this day in 1955 was the sci-fi horror film, 'Bride of the Monster' by Edward D. Wood Jr. and starring Bela Lugosi, Tor Johnson, Tony McCoy and Loretta King. A mad doctor attempts to create atomic supermen and a reporter who investigates! #OnThisDay

Born on this day in 1935 was the actor, Doug McClure. Doug s best known for the series The Virginian (1962–71). He was also in the films The Land That Time Forgot (1974), At the Earth's Core (1976), The People That Time Forgot (1977) & Humanoids from the Deep (1980). #OnThisDay

Born on this day in 1926 was the one and only comedian and actor Don Rickles. Don was a comedian like no other. He is often referred to as an insult comedian. He was also in the films, Run Silent, Run Deep (1958), Enter Laughing (1967), Kelly's Heroes (1970), and Casino (1995). #OnThisDay #botd

Released on this day in 1942 was the mystery horror film, 'The Corpse Vanishes'. Starring Bela Lugosi, Luana Walters, and Tristram Coffin, a scientist, aided by an old hag and her two sons, kidnaps virginal brides, and extracts gland fluid to keep his wife young. #OnThisDay

Born on this day in 1954 was actor, director, and producer, Stephen Furst. Stephen gained attention with the comedy film National Lampoon's Animal House. He also played in the series St. Elsewhere (1983-1988), and in the series Babylon 5 (1994-1998). #OnThisDay #BOTD

Born on this day in 1922 was the actor, Darren McGavin. Darren is best known for Bob Clark's A Christmas Story. He was also on television in Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer (1958–59), Riverboat (1959–61) and Kolchak: The Night Stalker (1974–75). #OnThisDay #botd

Released on this day in 1970 was the British supernatural horror film, 'Taste the Blood of Dracula'. This was Christopher Lee's fourth film as Count Dracula. It also starred Linda Hayden, Geoffrey Keen, and Gwen Watford. #OnThisDay

Born on this day in 1923 was actress, Anne Baxter. She started in Hollywood at 17 and kept acting for 45 years. Her films include The Great Profile (1940), Five Graves to Cairo (1943), The Razor's Edge (1946), All About Eve (1950), and The Ten Commandments (1956). #OnThisDay #botd

Released on this day in 1950 was the film noir crime drama, 'The Damned Don't Cry'. The film was directed by Vincent Sherman &starred Joan Crawford, David Brian, and Steve Cochran. A New York socialite climbs the ladder until a rich gangsters gives her what she thought she always wanted. #OnThisDay

Released on this day in 1958 was the horror film, 'The Thing That Couldn't Die'. A psychically gifted young woman discovers a centuries-old crate buried on her aunt's ranch. Opening it, her family discovers the living head of Gideon Drew, a 16th-century devil worshiper. #OnThisDay

Born on this day in 1943 was the English actor, comedian, & writer, Sir Michael Edward Palin KCMG CBE FRGS FRSGS FRSL. Michael was a member of Monty Python. Since 1980, he has made numerous TV travel documentaries, and is a widely recognized writer & presenter. #OnThisDay #botd

Released in this day in 1985 was the martial arts film, 'Gymkata'. It was directed by Robert Clouse and stars Kurt Thomas, Tetchie Agbayani, and Richard Norton. An American gymnast travels to a foreign country to compete in a deadly game. #OnThisDay

Born on this day in 1929 was actress and humanitarian, Audrey Hepburn. Audrey is recognized as a film and fashion icon. She was ranked by the American Film Institute as the third-greatest female screen legend from the Classical Hollywood cinema. #OnThisDay #botd

Released on this day in 1968 was the low-budget exploitation biker film, 'She-Devils on Wheels'. Written and directed by Herschell Gordon Lewis, the film stars Betty Connell, Nancy Lee Noble, and Christie Wagner. Actual female motorcycle club members were cast for the film. #OnThisDay

Released in this day in 1961 was the British horror film, 'The Curse of the Werewolf'. Directed by Terence Fisher and starring Clifford Evans, Oliver Reed, Yvonne Romain, and Catherine Feller, an adopted boy becomes a werewolf and terrorizes a town in eighteenth-century Spain. #OnThisDay

Released on this day in 1957 was the monster film, 'The Deadly Mantis'. The film stars Craig Stevens, William Hopper, Alix Talton, and Pat Conway. A giant prehistoric praying mantis, recently freed from the Arctic ice, voraciously preys on the American military. #OnThisDay

Born on this day in 1940 was the actress Joy Harmon. Joy was discovered when she was a contestant on Groucho Marx's You Bet Your Life. Her most famous roles were in Bert I. Gordon’s Village of the Giants (1965) and as the car-washing Lucille in Cool Hand Luke (1967). #OnThisDay #botd

Released on this day in 1959 was the sci-fi doomsday film, 'The World, the Flesh and the Devil'. It stars Harry Belafonte, Inger Stevens, and Mel Ferrer. A miner trapped in a cave-in resurfaces, and discovers mankind has been wiped out in a nuclear holocaust. #OnThisDay

Born on this day in 1908 was film, radio, stage, and TV actress, Eve Arden. Eve performed for nearly six decades. Her films include Stage Door (1937), At the Circus (1939), and Mildred Pierce (1945). She also starred in the TV show Our Miss Brooks (1952-56). #OnThisDay #botd

Released on this day in 1943 was the horror film, 'I Walked with a Zombie'. Produced by Val Lewton, and directed by Jacques Tourneur, it stars James Ellison, Frances Dee, and Tom Conway. A nurse is hired to care for the wife of a sugar plantation owner. #OnThisDay

Born on this day in 1923 was actor and activist, Al Lewis. Al is best known as Grandpa on the TV series The Munsters (1964-66) and also on the TV show Car 54, Where Are You? (1961–63). Later in life, he was a restaurant owner and radio broadcaster. #OnThisDay #botd

Released in 1972 was the British horror film, 'Vampire Circus'. Starring Adrienne Corri, Anthony Higgins, John Moulder-Brown, Lynne Frederick, and Lalla Ward, a quarantined village is visited by a mysterious traveling circus as a plague sweeps the countryside. #OnThisDay

Born on this day in 1912 was the actor and director, Richard Carlson. Richard was in such films as Dancing Co-Ed (1939), The Magnetic Monster (1953), It Came from Outer Space (1953), Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954), and The Valley of Gwangi (1969). #OnThisDay #botd

Released on this day in 1957 was the sci-fi film, 'The Incredible Shrinking Man'. Directed by Jack Arnold and starring Grant Williams and Randy Stuart., Scott Carey begins shrinking after being exposed to radiation and insecticide and medical science is powerless to help him. #OnThisDay

Born on this day in 1917 was the American stage, film, and television actress, Celeste Holm. Celeste had a 66-year career. She was in such films as Gentleman's Agreement (1947), All About Eve (1950), High Society (1956), and Three Men and a Baby (1987). #OnThisDay #botd

Born on this day in 1879 actor of stage, screen and radio as well as a film director, Lionel Barrymore. He is remember for roles such as Mr. Potter in It's a Wonderful Life (1946), the Dr. Kildare film series and Key Largo (1948). He has over 210 film credits on IMDB! #OnThisDay #botd

Born on this day in 1923 was the actress, singer, and dancer, Adele Mara. Adele appeared in films during the 1940s and 1950. She was also a popular pinup girl. Her films include The Tiger Woman (1945), The Invisible Informer (1946), and Curse of the Faceless Man (1958). #OnThisDay #botd

Released on this day in 1978 was the body horror film, ‘The Manitou’, by William Girdlerand. It stars Tony Curtis, Michael Ansara, and Susan Strasberg. A psychic's girlfriend finds out that a lump on her back is a growing reincarnation of a 400-year-old demonic spirit. #OnThisDay

Born on this day in 1930 was the actress, Carolyn Jones. Carolyn is best known for playing Morticia Addams in the 1964 black and white television series The Addams Family. She was also in the films House of Wax (1953), The Bachelor Party (1957) and A Hole in the Head (1959). #OnThisDay #botd

Released on this day in 1951 was the sci-fi/horror film, 'The Thing from Another World'. Starring Margaret Sheridan, Kenneth Tobey, and Douglas Spencer, it is the story of scientists and Air Force officials who fend off a bloodthirsty alien organism. #OnThisDay

Released in the UK on this day in 1962 was the horror film, 'The Day of the Triffids'.. It stars Howard Keel, Nicole Maurey, & Janette Scott. An unusual meteor shower leaves most of the human population blind, and tall, aggressive plants start feeding on people and animals. #OnThisDay

Born on this day in 1932 was disc jockey, actor, and radio personality, Casey Kasem. Casey hosted several radio countdown programs, notably American Top 40. He was the first actor to voice "Shaggy" in the Scooby-Doo franchise and as Dick Grayson/Robin in ’Super Friends’ (1973-85). #OnThisDay #botd

Released on this day in 1954 was UK Sci fi film, 'Devil Girl from Mar's. Starring Patricia Laffan, Hugh McDermott, and Hazel Court, a uptight, leather-clad female alien, armed with a ray gun and accompanied by a menacing robot, comes to Earth to collect Earth's men as breeding stock. #OnThisDay

Released on this day in 1942 was the film noir crime film, 'This Gun for Hire'. Starring Veronica Lake, Robert Preston, Laird Cregar, and Alan Ladd, an assassin shoots and kills a blackmailer and his beautiful female companion but is paid off in marked bills by his treasonous employer. #OnThisDay

Happy 92nd birthday on actress, singer, author, and former dancer, Shirley MacLaine. Shirley was in such films as The Trouble with Harry (1955), The Apartment (1960), Sweet Charity (1969), Two Mules for Sister Sara (1970), Being There (1979), and Terms of Endearment(1983). #OnThisDay #botd

Released on this day in 1933 was the 1933 Pre-Code horror film, 'Night of Terror'. Starring Bela Lugosi, Sally Blane, Wallace Ford, and Tully Marshall, the heirs to a family fortune are required to attend a seance at the spooky old family mansion. They are being killed off one by one. #OnThisDay

Born on this day in 1914 was film director, producer, screenwriter, and actor, William Castle. William was an independent filmmaker who was known for his gimmick, such as “Emergo”, "Percepto”, and "Illusion-O." #OnThisDay #botd

Born on this day in 1911 was the French film actress, Simone Simon. Simone began her film career in 1931 and was in such films as Les yeux noirs (Black Eyes, 1935), Girls' Dormitory (1936), Cat People (1942), Olivia (1951) and A Double Life (1954). #OnThisDay #boay

Born on this day in 1942 was Alexandra Zuck, better known as the American actress, Sandra Dee. Sandra began her career as a child model. She was in such films as Gidget (1959), Tammy and the Doctor (1963), That Funny Feeling (1965), and The Dunwich Horror (1970). #OnThisDay #botd

Released on this day in 1973 was the supernatural horror film, 'Messiah of Evil'. Starring Marianna Hill, Michael Greer, Anitra Ford, Royal Dano, and Elisha Cook Jr., a young woman goes searching for her missing artist father and fines a mysterious undead cult. #OnThisDay

Happy 80th birthday to the one and only John Waters. John is an filmmaker, writer, actor, and artist who has made such classic films as Multiple Maniacs (1970), Pink Flamingos (1972), Female Trouble (1974), Hairspray (1988),Polyester (1981), Cry-Baby (1990), & Serial Mom (1994). #OnThisDay

Born on this day in 1923 was the model, Bettie Page. Bettie was often referred to as the "Queen of Pinups": her long jet-black hair, blue eyes, and trademark bangs have influenced artists for generations. Page was "Miss January 1955", one of the earliest for Playboy magazine. #OnThisDay #botd

Released on this day in 1963 was the horror film, 'Hands of a Stranger'. Starring Paul Lukather, Joan Harvey, and James Stapleton, a concert pianist loses his hands in a car crash, but a surgeon gives him new ones. The new hands drive the pianist mad. #OnThisDay

Released on this day in 1959 was the independently made American black-and-white science fiction-monster film, 'The Monster of Piedras Blancas'. Starring Les Tremayne, Forrest Lewis, John Harmon, and Jeanne Carmen, this is the tale of a monster that invades a sleepy seaside town. #OnThisDay

Born on this day in 1894 was journalist and actor, Rondo Hatton. Rondo suffered from an acromegaly disorder, causing his disfigurement. He appeared in the horror films The Pearl of Death (1944), The Spider Woman Strikes Back (1946), House of Horrors (1946), & The Brute Man (1946). #OnThisDay #botd

Released on this day in 1945 was the comedy film, 'It's in the Bag!' This film features Fred Allen with Jack Benny, William Bendix, Don Ameche, Rudy Vallee, Robert Benchley, and John Carradine. A ringmaster of a flea circus inherits a fortune...if he can find which chair it's hidden in. #OnThisDay

Born on this day in 1915 was actor, Anthony Quinn. Anthony was critically acclaimed films both in Hollywood and abroad. His films include The Buccaneer (1938), Viva Zapata!(1953), Lust for Life (1956), Lawrence of Arabia (1962), Zorba the Greek (1964), and The Greek Tycoon (1978). #OnThisDay #botd

Born on this day in 1935 was Charles Grodin. Charles was actor, comedian, author, and TV talk show host. He was in such movies as Catch-22 (1970), King Kong (1978), Heaven Can Wait (1978), Seems Like Old Times (1980), Ishtar (1987), and Midnight Run (1988). #OnThisDay #botd

Released on this day on 1950 was the American film noir, 'D.O.A.' Starring Edmond O'Brien, Pamela Britton, and Luther Adler, this is the story of Frank Bigelow, who is told he's been poisoned and has only a few days to live, so he tries to find out who killed him and why. #OnThisDay

Born on this day in 1924 was Nina Consuelo Maud Fock, better known as actress, Nina Foch. Nina was in such films as The Return of the Vampire (1943), Cry of the Werewolf (1944), Escape in the Fog (1945), The Dark Past (1948), and Executive Suite (1954). She also did a lot of TV. #OnThisDay #botd

Released on this day in 1955 was the Technicolor sci fi film, 'Conquest of Space'. Produced by George Pal and starring Walter Brooke, Eric Fleming, & Mickey Shaughnessy, a team of astronauts, while on the first mission to Mars, find the captain's religious beliefs get in the way. #OnThisDay

Happy 89th birthday to Hosato Takei, better known as American actor and activist, George Takei. George Takei is internationally known for his role as Hikaru Sulu, helmsman of the fictional starship USS Enterprise in the television series Star Trek and subsequent films. #OnThisDay

Released on this day in 1940 was the film noir crime film, 'Johnny Stool Pigeon'. Directed by William Castle, it stars Howard Duff, Shelley Winters, and Dan Duryea. A US Treasury agent persuades a convicted criminal to help him destroy a drug smuggling ring. #OnThisDay

Born on this day in 1918 was actor, William Holden. William Holden was one of the biggest box-office draws of the 1950s. His films include Born Yesterday (1950), Stalag 17 (1953), Sabrina (1954), The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957), & Network (1976). #OnThisDay #botd

Released on this day in 1971 was the British supernatural horror film, The Blood on Satan's Claw. Starring Patrick Wymark, Linda Hayden, and Barry Andrews, this is the story of children in a 17th-century English village, who slowly convert into a coven of devil worshipers. #OnThisDay