William Talman Jr. (February 4, 1915 - August 30, 1968)) was an American actor best known for his role as the villainous prosecutor, Hamilton Burger, on the long-running TV series Perry Mason (1957-1966). Talman began his career in film, with notable roles in The Hitch-Hiker (1953), a taut film noir directed by Ida Lupino. He also appeared in films such as The Sea Chase (1955) and Crime in the Streets (1956). Talman's career was interrupted in 1960 when he was briefly blacklisted following a widely publicized arrest for attending a party where marijuana was used, but he was later reinstated in the industry.

Known for films such as: The Hitch-Hiker

Dame Elizabeth Rosemond Taylor (February 27, 1932 – March 23, 2011) was a British-American actress renowned for her stunning beauty and exceptional talent. Born in London, England, as Elizabeth Rosemond Taylor, she began her acting career as a child and achieved early fame with films such as "National Velvet" (1944). Taylor's career soared with acclaimed performances in "A Place in the Sun" (1951), "Cleopatra" (1963), and "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" (1966). She won two Academy Awards for Best Actress, for "Butterfield 8" (1960) and "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" (1966). Taylor was also known for her humanitarian work, including her advocacy for AIDS research. Her legacy is marked by her extraordinary contributions to film and her influence as a cultural icon.

Known for films such as: Life With Father

Shirley Jane Temple Black (April 23, 1928 – February 10, 2014) was an American actress and former child star celebrated for her remarkable performances during the Great Depression. She gained immense fame as a child actress with films like "Bright Eyes" (1934), which featured her iconic song "On the Good Ship Lollipop." Temple won a special Academy Award in 1935 for her outstanding contribution to cinema as a child performer. Although her acting career diminished as she grew older, she successfully transitioned into a career in diplomacy and politics, serving as a U.S. Ambassador to Ghana and Czechoslovakia. Temple's legacy is defined by her exceptional early film career and her later achievements in public service.

Known for films such as: The Little Princess

Ernest Torrance-Thomson (June 26, 1878 – May 15, 1933) was a Scottish film character actor known for playing imposing villains and strong supporting roles in silent and early sound films. Standing 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m), he became one of Hollywood’s most recognizable screen “heavy” actors of the 1920s. Originally trained as a pianist and operatic baritone in Edinburgh and London, he shifted to acting after vocal problems ended his singing career. After success on the New York stage, he moved into film and quickly became a major character presence in Hollywood. He is best known for roles in Tol’able David (1921), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923), Peter Pan (1924) as Captain Hook, The Covered Wagon (1923), and Steamboat Bill, Jr. (1928). He continued into talkies with films like Fighting Caravans (1931) and Sherlock Holmes (1932) as Moriarty. Torrence died in 1933 in New York shortly after completing I Cover the Waterfront, following complications from surgery.

Known for film such as: The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Speedway & Desert Nights