Anchored by Joan Blondell, Busby Berkeley's 'Remember My Forgotten Man' number was personal for Berkeley. The horrors of WWI were still lingering for him and the public. It depicts veterans returning, neglected and forgotten. #SummerUnderTheStars | Turner Classic Movies: TCM

Classic Hollywood’s consummate scene-stealing sidekick, Joan Blondell enjoyed a successful screen career for nearly five decades, but it was during the anything-goes era of the early 1930s—when dames, gold diggers, and good-time girls were cinematic staples—that she reached her zenith. Her vivacious energy and wisecracking persona were perfectly suited to the punchy, fast-paced style of her home studio, Warner Bros., and no matter the genre she exuded an irresistible, naughty-but-nice irreverenc

"Circa 1949, actress Joan Blondell and her third husband, producer Mike Todd, were photographed aboard an ocean liner bound for New York, radiating glamour and charm. Blondell, beloved for her vibrant performances during Hollywood’s golden era, looked stylish and poised, while Todd, known for his larger-than-life personality and talent as a showman, exuded confidence at her side. The transatlantic setting added an air of sophistication and adventure, reflecting the couple’s dynamic presence both