Today in Showbiz History: Edith Massey, Notting Hill, Prince of Persia
Monday, May 28, 2018 at 12:00PM by Nathaniel R
Happy birthday to any May 28th-ers out there. If it's not your birthday which of these events and people will you channel or celebrate today?
1431 Joan of Arc accused of donning male clothing again (GASP) therefore "relapsing into heresy". The heretic/saint has been portrayed in movies, tv, and stage, a bajillion times since. Condola Rashad is currently Tony nominated for playing her in "Saint Joan"
1888 Athlete Jim Thorpe born in Oklahoma. Became an Olympic gold medalist and actor and even got his own biopic.
1902 The Virginian by Owen Wister is published. The book becomes hugely influential in shaping the Western genre. It's later adapted into two silent films, four regular features, and a long running TV series.
1918 CENTENNIAL! Edith Massey is born in NYC.
