Vintage Century Idle Hour

Author: Jennifer Passariello

Hi, there.  Jennifer here.  This show is about old movies and stuff.  It's the cure insomniacs have been begging for, and the virtual companion for those who are really bored at work.  Take it from my mom:  "This is incontrovertibly the best podcast the world has ever known."Idle Hour on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@VintageCenturyIdleHour
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Joan Crawford vs. Norma Shearer | Hollywood Rivalry & Their Oscar-Winning Roles Explained
Episode 27
Thursday, 29 January, 2026

Joan Crawford vs. Norma Shearer — Old Hollywood rivalry, Oscar glory, and the beauty standards they defied.In this episode, we explore the real-life tension between two MGM legends and their Academy Award–winning performances in The Divorcee (1939) and Mildred Pierce (1944). We also dive into classic Hollywood beauty ideals — and how Crawford and Shearer challenged the standard definition of beauty.Topics: Classic Hollywood • Joan Crawford • Norma Shearer • Oscar history • Old Hollywood rivalry • The Divorcee • Mildred Pierce • MGM • Film history • Beauty standards in film.Check out Jennifer's Substacks:The Idle Hour Notebook (1,000 Beautiful Things):https://jenniferpassariello.substack.com/The Vintage Century Idle Hour Companion:https://vcihcompanion.substack.com/ Jennifer's You Tube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@VintageCenturyIdleHour