Showbiz History: Hamlet's Wins, Natalie's Child, and Judy's Premiere x 3
12 random things that happened on this day, September 29th, in showbiz history...
1940 Strike Up the Band starring Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland is a hit in its opening weekend. One of my favorite old review blurbs ever is for Judy Garland calling her "oomphy". Hee.
1948 Hamlet has its american premiere in New York City. 176 days later it wins 4 Oscars: Picture, Actor, Art Direction... and Costume Design...