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May 2020

May 26, 2020

John Wayne and the Catholic Church

John Wayne and the Catholics For me today is a big “OTD” moment. That’s because,...

January 2019

January 08, 2019

Catholics in the Movies: J. Carrol Naish (1896-1973)

He was known as “Hollywood’s one-man U.N.” for the various characters he played: Italians, Native...

December 2018

December 12, 2018

Who’s Buried in Catholic Cemeteries: Gary Cooper

Gary Cooper wasn't raised Catholic, but his wife Veronica and daughter Maria were devout Catholics....

December 09, 2018

Catholics in the Movies: Raoul Walsh (1887-1980)

He was one of Golden Age Hollywood’s most prolific figures, its premier action director. Over...

November 2014

November 06, 2014

Catholics in the Movies: Pedro de Cordoba (1881-1950)

Born in New York City to a French mother and a Cuban father, Pedro de...

October 2014

October 29, 2014

Who’s Buried in Catholic Cemeteries: Mona Darkfeather, Actress (1883-1977)

Between 1910 and 1917, this actress appeared in some 109 movies, featured mainly as a...

July 2014

July 11, 2014

Catholics in the Movies: Mike Mazurki (1907-1990)

Mike Mazurki was what is known as a “Brothers’ Boy.” Born Mikhail Mazurkiewicz in Austria-Hungary,...

June 2014

June 29, 2014

Who’s Buried in Catholic Cemeteries: Henry King (1886-1982)

Born in Christiansburg, Virginia, Henry King left school at fifteen to work. Beginning as a...

June 11, 2014

John Wayne (1907-1979), Catholic Convert

Today marks the 35th anniversary of the passing of actor John Wayne. Born Marion Robert...

June 08, 2014

Who’s Buried in Catholic Cemeteries: Alice Joyce (1890-1955)

Born in Kansas City on October 1, 1890, Alice Joyce was one of the...

June 04, 2014

Catholics in the Movies: Allan Dwan (1885-1981)

A surprising number of Hollywood’s greatest directors were Catholic, including John Ford, Raoul Walsh and...

June 08, 2013

Catholics in the Movies: Francis Ford (1881-1953)

One of the lead figures of film during the 1910’s was Francis Ford. Born Francis...

June 07, 2013

Catholics in the Movies: Robert Harron (1893-1920)

Bobby Harron was one of the leading stars of the 1910’s, appearing in some of...

June 06, 2013

Catholics in the Movies: Ruth Clifford (1900-1998)

Born in Naragansett, Rhode Island, Ruth Clifford attended St. Mary’s Seminary, a Catholic girls school...

June 05, 2013

Catholics in the Movies: George O’Brien (1899-1985)

The son of San Francisco’s police chief, George O’Brien was the grandson of Irish immigrants...

June 04, 2013

Catholics in the Movies: King Baggot (1879-1948)

The son of an Irish immigrant from Limerick, William King Baggot was born in St....

June 03, 2013

Catholics in the Movies: Nita Naldi (1894-1961)

Nita Naldi was born Mary Nonna Dooley on East 114th Street in Harlem in what...

June 02, 2013

Catholics in the Movies: Maurice Costello (1877-1950)

This week McNamara's Blog features the Catholic presence in American film during the silent and early...