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Author James Tehrani talks about the process of researching Little Rascals/Our Gang alumni Alfalfa Switzer. The Wexner Center's Dave Filipi talks about this year's Cinema Revival program. 

New York Times best-selling author Scott Eyman talks about his latest book which profiles Joan Crawford. We profile Cincinnati's silent era icon Theda Bara.

Stewart Lee of the Golden Silent Films podcast drops by to give a rundown of the Pittsburgh Silent Film Festival, Joseph Rubin discusses scoring The Phantom of the Opera, and Dennis Barrie talks about curating the Hollwood on the Cuyahoga exhibit at Western Reserve Historical Society's Cleveland History Center. 

We profile actress Louise Beavers who is best known for playing in 1934's Imitation of Life. She struggled to find meaningful roles throughout her career because of her race. Rodney Bowcock recommends a serial. 

Emily Laurance of the Cleveland Silent Film Festival and Colloquium discusses how the event began and which screenings we can look forward to in September. 

Author Christopher Connelly talks about torch singer Helen Morgan, her talent and the difficulties in her life. Samantha profiles Cleveland dancer Eleanore Whitney.

Projectionist Lance Carwile explains how he has been a programming consultant with CAPA and their Summer Movie Series about as long as he has been involved in Cinevent and the Columbus Moving Picture Show. Also we spotlight Dayton's Ralph Byrd. 

Hear what host Samantha Glasser is looking forward to this year at the Columbus Moving Picture Show, plus hear a profile on Canton-born actress Jean Peters. 

Thomas J. Slater talks about the subject of his new book, silent era screenwriter June Mathis, who didn't let her gender stop her from becoming one of the most influential people working in the movies in the 1920s. Her affiliation with Rudolph Valentino boosted him to super stardom.  Serial expert Bob Bloom offers a spotlight on Walter Miller who hailed from Dayton, Ohio.

Randy Skretvedt is a Laurel and Hardy enthusiast who channelled his passion into a fantastic book Laurel and Hardy: The Magic Behind the Movies. He talks about his luck in doing research and the reason why he praises "the boys" over other comedy teams.  See Skretvedt in person at the Columbus Moving Picture Show where he will introduce a digital presentation of rare home movies and newsreel footage of Laurel and Hardy as well as a series of Soundies. 

Richard S. Greene has written books on advertising comedians including Laurel & Hardy, Abbott & Costello, Martin & Lewis, and most recently W.C. Fields. He discusses his passion for movies that began at an early age and his longtime involvement with the Sons of the Desert.

Cleveland author Don Billie discusses his book Margaret Hamilton: From Cleveland OH to the Land of Oz. Samantha profiles character actor Walter Connolly. 

Silent film accompanist group the Invincible Czars tours the country. Josh Robins talks about how they got started and their intent to support the action on screen.  Blanche Mehaffey was a Ziegfeld Girl, a WAMPAS Baby Star and a film actress who hailed from Cincinnati. 

Doris Day was a major star during the Golden Age of Hollywood, and she hailed from Cincinnati, Ohio. Samantha Glasser profiles this bright star and the struggles she experienced in her personal life. 

Michael Schlesinger reflects on his 50 years of Cinevent/Columbus Moving Picture Show and Samantha Glasser profiles author Ruth McKenney, author of My Sister Eileen, who grew up in Cleveland.