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The House That Jack McDermott Built (1923-1962)
It was cobbled together using discarded movie sets and prop pieces from some of Hollywood’s most famous pictures.
Jul 24, 2025
6937 Vanland: Hollywood Castle’s Fairytale History
This storybook castle in the Hollywood Hills has its very own fairytale: Often associated with Roland E. Hill, the architect of...
Feb 18, 2025
Slim Aarons’ Christmas Swim: Story Behind the Tree
Slim Aarons’ Christmas Swim is an iconic mid-century portrait that has grown even more popular in recent years, thank to social media.
Dec 25, 2023
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