Carole & Co. Posted by carole_and_co on December 16, 2017

Early last month, I announced plans to participate in this year's "What A Character!" blogathon, designed to honor the foot soldiers of film (and TV) acting -- the supporting players who helped make Carole Lombard and other stars shine. I did so several years ago, honoring Walter Connolly (http://ca   read more

Smum County Posted by smumcountry on May 21, 2016

May 21, 2016 by smumcounty Nathaniel Greene Pendleton was born on August 9th, 1895 in Davenport Iowa but his family soon after moved to New York where Nat was enrolled at the Brooklyn Poly Prep High School. At six feet tall, he quickly demonstrated his physical prowess there by becoming...   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on November 10, 2013

Nat Pendleton in 1935. Whether he’s an affable lug or a dangerous mobster, the face of the dark-haired 6 foot character actor is one film fans recognized in the 1930s and 1940s. Character actor Nat Pendleton acted in uncredited roles and in the supporting cast from 1926 to 1947. But...   read more