I think you are very sweet and it is refreshing to see younger people remembering motion picture actors from long ago. I remember seeing him in Lost Horizon and A Double Life and enjoying those pictures as a young teenager. My mother liked him and I dug his voice. He is out of vogue now but Turner is currently putting him in the limelight this month of July '17 as star of the month. Keep up the good work, sweetie, you are a doll!
I agree with you. Ronald Colman comes across as a decent fellow, and it is refreshing to this elderly Englishman that the ethos he projects is still appreciated.
I apologise, Jerome, for being a late arrival to your channel. I must say I'm surprised that you've developed a love for the older movies and actors, but I do believe that has something to with being an avid reader. There's something about older movies that brings out the story more, even if Hollywood tended to alter endings of book adaptations to suit mass audiences. When I was little, my mum turned me on to old movies and I am lucky enough to be from an era when television would always be showing these gems as either evening fare or late night and into the wee hours of the morning. I watched everything and loved them all. Ronald Colman quickly became one of my favourite actors of all. His calm delivery, even in moments of stress, his unique voice, his versatility, his ability to convey emotion with just a look. As a man, I can even look at him and unashamedly agree that he was very handsome. What struck me most about him was always the sense of honour he portrayed. I felt the heartbreak when he knew he had to leave Princess Flavia in The Prisoner of Zenda, yet I also knew it was the right thing to do. I have done my best to echo his sense of honour in my own life and I can honestly say, a lot of myself came from watching his movies. Best of all, his honour extended to his private life, where he stayed steadfastly true to his wife and family, despite all the temptation his working life would give him. Thank you for recognising this wonderful actor. The world could use role models like Ronald Colman.
Thank you so much for your info! I just LOVE Ronald Coleman. He is such a remarkable man, and it's sad that not many people know of him as a movie star. Its nice to see that you mention him.
Thank you, that was definitly interesting. Ronald Colman was a magnificant actor and had one of the best sonnet voices of all time (especially Shakespeare)!
Great video! So nice to see I'm not the only member of a younger generation who has love and admiration for Ronald Colman and his work. Still can't get over how handsome he is. And that voice! Oh my. I read the biography a few years back, when I was about 13 or 14, and loved it. A very touching and poignant book. (By the way, yes, Ronald Colman is totally my celebrity crush!)
A SUPER-favorite actor of ours!! To me he literally DEFINED what fine actors/fine artists (and human beings) ideally are. Price I believe, aspired to be very much as in this same way. Thanks for talking about the book (and...speaking of "book"...I better get over to the pony express!)
How lovely! Yes, Vincent Price was a big fan of Colman and cited him as an inspiration. It was a dream come true when he got to do a film with him, and they ended up as costars twice.
I enjoyed your book review. So nice to see a young person appreciate the talent of our generation. Random Harvest is my favorite movie, I agree with all you have said about Ronald Colman.
@Weiselberry Hello fellow silver screen enthusiast! Just came across your video. You are so sweet and down to earth! Love Ronald Colman! I’m a 21st century woman myself but still in love with silver screen cinema. I agree with everyone here that Ronald Colman along with Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Basil Rathbone and Jimmy Stewart were true gentlemen with a timeless charm and class that is deeply admired and respected to this day. Good to see so many people still appreciating these classics! Thanks for sharing. Didn’t know about the biography. All the best to you!🙂
No no not forgotten actor 😱there are Ronald Colman fan clubs, you are not telling me anything I don't know., I have most of his movies on DvD And CD. 'The man with the velvet voice' fell in love with him when I was 15 years old all most sixty he still excite me when I heard him speak in 'The tales of two cities ' He is the best of British actor, oh & Lawrence Olivier.
Hi Jerome & TY for this clip, I like your passion for Ronald Colman. He is one of my favorite actors, pleased you mentioned his transition from silent pictures to then embrace speaking movies & TV & Radio too. I hope you have had a chance to see & listen to his Halls Of Ivy series. I'm still discovering many of his radio broadcasts. :-)
I'm glad you enjoyed it! I've not yet gotten a chance to listen to or watch The Halls of Ivy. I listened to all of the Colmans' appearances on Jack Benny's show (and loved them!), but the other has been harder to find. But your comment prompted me to do some more searching, and I just found an archive online where you can listen to all the radio episodes! :)
Thank you for introducing me to another really interesting person whose movies I will want to watch! I always thought Dana Andrews was the most handsome of the old-time actors.....but Colman is right up there.
Dana Andrews made some great movies (Laura, A Walk in the Sun, The Best Years of Our Lives, Where the Sidewalk Ends). He and Colman both aged very well, although Colman died relatively young and Andrews lived to 83.
+Jerome Weiselberry Did you see Dana Andrews in "Ball of Fire"? Gary Cooper, Barbara Stanwick, Gene Krupa! Great old movie! But that's getting of the subject at hand......
I was also really surprised that he is forgotten...not merely forgotten but conspicuously so...but also as an English person where it is said that one can know almost everything about a person within 20 seconds of them speaking (accent social class wealth) RC spoke a posh form of English but it was not RS (received speech or BBC accent).. it was an accent full of anomalies impossible to place define or explain... I just thought I'd tell you..to the listener on this side of the pond he was a real enigma.
Hm, that's very interesting. I knew he had an unusual accent, but I wasn't aware it sounded so unusual to a native English person as well. Thanks for sharing that!
Hello, My granfader’s sister worked as a housekeeper for Ronald. Her name was Anna Sundman, 1st marriage Olson, 2nd Martinson,3rd Wahl. I’m trying to find information about her. Is there any information in the book about any staff he had at home or pictures where she accidentally occurred. /Micke
Enjoyed your review very much. Please ignore any spoil sport comments. It is obvious how enthusiastic you are about your subject, how wonderful! I haven't watched many Ronald Colman movies, but Random Harvest is a favorite. Biographies are a favorite read, so I would love to find a copy. I am looking for a copy of Mary Astor's autobiography, can't recall the name at the moment, as I hear it is very good.
My Dear, Mr. Coleman first was not an “old” actor as you have stated, he was a classic actor and you may be surprised at how many actually know who he was and also happen to be devoted fans. Good luck with your future endeavors.
Hey, i really do love RONALD COLMAN and i want the book so much ,my fav movies for him are a tale of two cities an if i were a king and still more to be watched ..he is a brilliant actor and btw his voice is awesome! ^^ THANKS for the video
First Star Wars, now this! :) I love Ronald Colman and I would really appreciate a list from you because I feel like I only scratched the surface with his filmography. I only saw Lost Horizon, Random Harvest, The Prisoner of Zenda and Around the World... and I'd be interested in your recommendations from his silent work.
I have just seen Colman's My Life With Caroline, that I have been avoiding for 40 years because I heard it was an awful movie. To my surprise, it was a great drawing room comedy with Colman at his charming best.
Where may I find a copy of "A Double Life"? It is a great film. And to all the film experts out there, I am going crazy to find a copy of "The Dark at the Top of the Stairs", starring Robert Preston and Dorothy McGuire. I want to see it one more time and I am pushing 70 without years to wait. Thank you.
I rented "A Double Life" out of the library. That's how I find most of these movies, unless I catch them on Turner Classic Movies. I looked up "The Dark at the Top of the Stairs," and unfortunately it doesn't seem to be available on DVD, nor has it been uploaded on the internet. I'd recommend visiting tcm.com, going to "Community," and clicking "Suggest a Movie". There's no guarantee they'll play it, but it doesn't hurt to ask.
Dear Jerome Congratulations on your excellent review of this book and Ronald Colman film reviews. I am a member of the Ronald Colman Appreciation Society on Facebook. As you are clearly such an enthusiast I extend an invitation to join us, it's a public group do take a look, we are currently running a campaign to vote for 'Lost Horizon' to be registered at the National Film Registry at the Library of Congress. If you are interested in further reading 'The films of Ronald Colman' by Lawrence J. Quirk 'Ronald Colman, Gentleman of the Cinema' by R. Dixon Smith 'Ronald Colman A Bio-Bibliography by Sam Frank, As to films 'Stella Dallas' 1925 'Beau Geste' 1926 'Cynara' 1931 'The Light that Failed' 1939 I could go on ... Again I am thrilled you have discovered this fabulous actor and promoted him on TH-cam. His contribution to film has been overlooked by many, this needs to change. Hope to hear from you.and again commend your championing of film history long may it continue.
+Sheila Bryans Thank you for the invitation! I'd love to check out the group. When I was researching books about Ronald Colman, I had a rough time deciding between "A Very Private Person" and "Gentleman of the Cinema." In the end I chose his daughter's book because I expected it would be a more intimate portrait (and I wasn't disappointed). But I'd definitely be interested in reading more about him, especially if those books include anecdotes from movie sets, etc. Thank you for the book and film recommendations! I'd like to see as much of his work as is available.
Jerome, I agree, a close relative can give a portrait that the historian cannot as they are at a remove. Your ears must have been burning. I posted your videos on Facebook and the feedback is very positive. I am also a member of 2 'closed' groups 'My 'Reel' Life' & 'Silent Films Today' both excellent and a public group 'Vilma Banky:Hungarian Rhapsody' Colman's silent co-star. 'Condemned' 1929 was the film that got me hooked 'The Parade's Gone By' by Kevin Brownlow is essential film history reading, you may know this one already. Would be wonderful if you could do a Film Registry vlog on TH-cam, just an idea. Best Wishes again.
I looked up all mentions of Jack Benny in this particular biography and found this on page 234: "Ronnie and Benita's guest appearances on the Jack Benny radio show expanded along with their success with radio audiences. . . . The programs were pleasant for all concerned; Benny was flattered, Benita positively glowed at working again, and Ronnie just enjoyed the lighthearted comedy." Benny himself is quoted on pages 235-6: "I wanted Ronnie on the show because he was nice, he had a beautiful voice, and we all knew he was a great actor. I was very proud of myself that he liked working with me. . . . When people ask me which were my funniest shows that I enjoyed most, I still say the ones we did together with the Colmans on radio. . . ." I hope that gives some insight! There are other biographies of Colman that might say more, but I haven't read them yet.
Sorry, you seem very sweet, but you don't say ANYTHING about his pwersonal life. How many times was he married? Where was he born and raised? Where did he live??? Other, earlier jobs besides acting??? Why do you meander so much it's annowing. Maybe take some notes before you upload i a stream of consciousness way. For anyone else like me who wanyts to know a but about his BIOGRAPHY (not how it was written, process, etc. - but the man himseld - click here www.imdb.com/name/nm0172903/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm
As the title states, the video is a review of the biography, not a biography itself. The primary purpose is to show the book and to comment on it as a biography of Ronald Colman written from his daughter's perspective. Wikipedia or IMDb or any number of websites and other videos are out there to provide quick answers to your questions. Or you could read the book yourself, but it sounds like that's not something you're interested in.
Ha! Young lady, that's one of the classiest 'put that (annowing?) nitwit in his place' responses I've read in a long time! You would make a fine high school teacher.
I'ts not odd at all that these people are forgotten just from history thats what happens. I'm British and born in the 60's I know about Coleman because you'd still see his movies as a kid in movie matinees on ITV or BBC in the 70's but now. I think you will come to realise that fame is fleeting and all thats left is a name that might be remembered, this will happen to the very biggest stars of today after three generations. Like his movies
I think you are very sweet and it is refreshing to see younger people remembering motion picture actors from long ago. I remember seeing him in Lost Horizon and A Double Life and enjoying those pictures as a young teenager. My mother liked him and I dug his voice. He is out of vogue now but Turner is currently putting him in the limelight this month of July '17 as star of the month. Keep up the good work, sweetie, you are a doll!
So glad to see other fans of Ronald Colman. Been a fan my whole life. Elegance and style and character!
I agree with you. Ronald Colman comes across as a decent fellow, and it is refreshing to this elderly Englishman that the ethos he projects is still appreciated.
He was one of the most incredible actors. Will always be one of my favourites!
I apologise, Jerome, for being a late arrival to your channel. I must say I'm surprised that you've developed a love for the older movies and actors, but I do believe that has something to with being an avid reader. There's something about older movies that brings out the story more, even if Hollywood tended to alter endings of book adaptations to suit mass audiences.
When I was little, my mum turned me on to old movies and I am lucky enough to be from an era when television would always be showing these gems as either evening fare or late night and into the wee hours of the morning. I watched everything and loved them all.
Ronald Colman quickly became one of my favourite actors of all. His calm delivery, even in moments of stress, his unique voice, his versatility, his ability to convey emotion with just a look. As a man, I can even look at him and unashamedly agree that he was very handsome. What struck me most about him was always the sense of honour he portrayed. I felt the heartbreak when he knew he had to leave Princess Flavia in The Prisoner of Zenda, yet I also knew it was the right thing to do. I have done my best to echo his sense of honour in my own life and I can honestly say, a lot of myself came from watching his movies. Best of all, his honour extended to his private life, where he stayed steadfastly true to his wife and family, despite all the temptation his working life would give him.
Thank you for recognising this wonderful actor. The world could use role models like Ronald Colman.
The future is in safe hands with people your age knowing and loving Ronald Colman.
It makes me indescribably happy that he was kind and gentlemanly.
Thank you so much for your info! I just LOVE Ronald Coleman. He is such a remarkable man, and it's sad that not many people know of him as a movie star. Its nice to see that you mention him.
Random Harvest had me crying like a baby.
Mee too !!! You feel so bad for Greer who knows Charles Rainier as Smithy ! What a sad but beautiful movie. One of Colman's best films I think
He was class personified and with a voice from Heaven.
Thank you, that was definitly interesting. Ronald Colman was a magnificant actor and had one of the best sonnet voices of all time (especially Shakespeare)!
Great video! So nice to see I'm not the only member of a younger generation who has love and admiration for Ronald Colman and his work. Still can't get over how handsome he is. And that voice! Oh my. I read the biography a few years back, when I was about 13 or 14, and loved it. A very touching and poignant book. (By the way, yes, Ronald Colman is totally my celebrity crush!)
Random Harvest is the greatest love story ever to appear on the silver screen. Ronald Colman and Greer Garson, the epitomy of class and great acting.
A SUPER-favorite actor of ours!! To me he literally DEFINED what fine actors/fine artists (and human beings) ideally are. Price I believe, aspired to be very much as in this same way. Thanks for talking about the book (and...speaking of "book"...I better get over to the pony express!)
How lovely! Yes, Vincent Price was a big fan of Colman and cited him as an inspiration. It was a dream come true when he got to do a film with him, and they ended up as costars twice.
I enjoyed your book review. So nice to see a young person appreciate the talent of our generation. Random Harvest is my favorite movie, I agree with all you have said about Ronald Colman.
Thank you! I'm doing what I can to get more young people interested. :)
It's my FAVORITE actor by FAR!
@Weiselberry Hello fellow silver screen enthusiast! Just came across your video. You are so sweet and down to earth! Love Ronald Colman! I’m a 21st century woman myself but still in love with silver screen cinema.
I agree with everyone here that Ronald Colman along with Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Basil Rathbone and Jimmy Stewart were true gentlemen with a timeless charm and class that is deeply admired and respected to this day. Good to see so many people still appreciating these classics! Thanks for sharing. Didn’t know about the biography. All the best to you!🙂
Love your positive energy and childlike glee when you find a topic or subject that really makes you happy. Brava!!!
Ha, thank you! :)
I have tapes of him reading all of Shakespeare's sonnets ... oh my ... that voice ...
Saw almost all o his films, including the great "Buldog Drummond" films. Loved him in "Random Harvest". Great actor!
No no not forgotten actor 😱there are Ronald Colman fan clubs, you are not telling me anything I don't know., I have most of his movies on DvD And CD. 'The man with the velvet voice' fell in love with him when I was 15 years old all most sixty he still excite me when I heard him speak in 'The tales of two cities ' He is the best of British actor, oh & Lawrence Olivier.
he was great. a class act.
ronald colman was such an excellent actor. definitely ahead of his time.
nice menacing laugh, weiselberry. you should begin all your videos that way.
I thought I'd give a sneak peek of my warm-up routine.
If you watch his original version of 'Lost Horizon' and remain unmoved by it, you need to do some serious soul searching.
Hi Jerome & TY for this clip, I like your passion for Ronald Colman. He is one of my favorite actors, pleased you mentioned his transition from silent pictures to then embrace speaking movies & TV & Radio too. I hope you have had a chance to see & listen to his Halls Of Ivy series. I'm still discovering many of his radio broadcasts. :-)
I'm glad you enjoyed it! I've not yet gotten a chance to listen to or watch The Halls of Ivy. I listened to all of the Colmans' appearances on Jack Benny's show (and loved them!), but the other has been harder to find. But your comment prompted me to do some more searching, and I just found an archive online where you can listen to all the radio episodes! :)
Good on ya luv
Thanks for keeping him alive !!
He was a legend and that voice omg maxwell smart loved impersonating him
Thank you for introducing me to another really interesting person whose movies I will want to watch! I always thought Dana Andrews was the most handsome of the old-time actors.....but Colman is right up there.
Dana Andrews made some great movies (Laura, A Walk in the Sun, The Best Years of Our Lives, Where the Sidewalk Ends). He and Colman both aged very well, although Colman died relatively young and Andrews lived to 83.
+Jerome Weiselberry Did you see Dana Andrews in "Ball of Fire"? Gary Cooper, Barbara Stanwick, Gene Krupa! Great old movie! But that's getting of the subject at hand......
I have--hilarious movie! I forgot Andrews was in that.
I was also really surprised that he is forgotten...not merely forgotten but conspicuously so...but also as an English person where it is said that one can know almost everything about a person within 20 seconds of them speaking (accent social class wealth) RC spoke a posh form of English but it was not RS (received speech or BBC accent).. it was an accent full of anomalies impossible to place define or explain... I just thought I'd tell you..to the listener on this side of the pond he was a real enigma.
Hm, that's very interesting. I knew he had an unusual accent, but I wasn't aware it sounded so unusual to a native English person as well. Thanks for sharing that!
The Wonderful Ronald Colman . . . Simply the best . . .
Hello, My granfader’s sister worked as a housekeeper for Ronald. Her name was Anna Sundman, 1st marriage Olson, 2nd Martinson,3rd Wahl. I’m trying to find information about her. Is there any information in the book about any staff he had at home or pictures where she accidentally occurred.
/Micke
Enjoyed your review very much. Please ignore any spoil sport comments. It is obvious how enthusiastic you are about your subject, how wonderful! I haven't watched many Ronald Colman movies, but Random Harvest is a favorite. Biographies are a favorite read, so I would love to find a copy. I am looking for a copy of Mary Astor's autobiography, can't recall the name at the moment, as I hear it is very good.
Thank you for the encouragement!
Oh yea, forgot to mention how my wife loved to watch him in Random Harvest.
great job
Thank you!
My Dear, Mr. Coleman first was not an “old” actor as you have stated, he was a classic actor and you may be surprised at how many actually know who he was and also happen to be devoted fans. Good luck with your future endeavors.
Hey, i really do love RONALD COLMAN and i want the book so much ,my fav movies for him are a tale of two cities an if i were a king and still more to be watched ..he is a brilliant actor and btw his voice is awesome! ^^
THANKS for the video
I hope you get to read it some time! Thanks for watching!
I had a “man crush” on Ronald Colman after I saw him at a classic movie night at university. I tried to grow his style of mustache with no luck.
Great review! Lol! Showing a little more personality. You are always appreciated. I like your character.
Thank you! :)
I've just managed to find a copy on Amazon. Yippee. Some are incredibly expensive but this one was only £11.45. I don't know what that is in USD.
Champaign for Cesar, is one of our favorites. Just finished Joan Benny’s book and am awaiting Colman’s.
First Star Wars, now this! :) I love Ronald Colman and I would really appreciate a list from you because I feel like I only scratched the surface with his filmography. I only saw Lost Horizon, Random Harvest, The Prisoner of Zenda and Around the World... and I'd be interested in your recommendations from his silent work.
I'm glad you're enjoying the lineup! Ronald Colman's birthday is February 9th. I'm hoping to get a list video up in time for that.
Have you seen The Devil To Pay ?
No, I haven't come across that one yet.
@@Weiselberry It was fabulous, and Coleman front and centre as a posh witty fop. Reminiscent of Beau Brummell with Stewart Granger.
You look a little like Anne Hathaway. Do you get that a lot? Thank you for this review!
I have just seen Colman's My Life With Caroline, that I have been avoiding for 40 years because I heard it was an awful movie. To my surprise, it was a great drawing room comedy with Colman at his charming best.
Where may I find a copy of "A Double Life"? It is a great film. And to all the film experts out there, I am going crazy to find a copy of "The Dark at the Top of the Stairs", starring Robert Preston and Dorothy McGuire. I want to see it one more time and I am pushing 70 without years to wait. Thank you.
I rented "A Double Life" out of the library. That's how I find most of these movies, unless I catch them on Turner Classic Movies. I looked up "The Dark at the Top of the Stairs," and unfortunately it doesn't seem to be available on DVD, nor has it been uploaded on the internet. I'd recommend visiting tcm.com, going to "Community," and clicking "Suggest a Movie". There's no guarantee they'll play it, but it doesn't hurt to ask.
Dear Jerome
Congratulations on your excellent review of this book and Ronald Colman film reviews. I am a member of the Ronald Colman Appreciation Society on Facebook. As you are clearly such an enthusiast I extend an invitation to join us, it's a public group do take a look, we are currently running a campaign to vote for 'Lost Horizon' to be registered at the National Film Registry at the Library of Congress.
If you are interested in further reading 'The films of Ronald Colman' by Lawrence J. Quirk 'Ronald Colman, Gentleman of the Cinema' by R. Dixon Smith 'Ronald Colman A Bio-Bibliography by Sam Frank, As to films 'Stella Dallas' 1925 'Beau Geste' 1926 'Cynara' 1931 'The Light that Failed' 1939 I could go on ... Again I am thrilled you have discovered this fabulous actor and promoted him on TH-cam. His contribution to film has been overlooked by many, this needs to change. Hope to hear from you.and again commend your championing of film history long may it continue.
+Sheila Bryans Thank you for the invitation! I'd love to check out the group. When I was researching books about Ronald Colman, I had a rough time deciding between "A Very Private Person" and "Gentleman of the Cinema." In the end I chose his daughter's book because I expected it would be a more intimate portrait (and I wasn't disappointed). But I'd definitely be interested in reading more about him, especially if those books include anecdotes from movie sets, etc. Thank you for the book and film recommendations! I'd like to see as much of his work as is available.
Don Adams used to imitate him on Get Smart
Great channel by the way.
Thanks!
Jerome, I agree, a close relative can give a portrait that the historian cannot as they are at a remove. Your ears must have been burning. I posted your videos on Facebook and the feedback is very positive. I am also a member of 2 'closed' groups 'My 'Reel' Life' & 'Silent Films Today' both excellent and a public group 'Vilma Banky:Hungarian Rhapsody' Colman's silent co-star.
'Condemned' 1929 was the film that got me hooked 'The Parade's Gone By' by Kevin Brownlow is essential film history reading, you may know this one already. Would be wonderful if you could do a Film Registry vlog on TH-cam, just an idea. Best Wishes again.
Hes the greatest actors swav debonair intellectual character
He would have been the perfect Max de Winter in Hitchcock's "Rebecca". A pity he declined the role...
Bite your tongue lady
The Jack Benny Facebook page is asking asking about the real life relationship between he and Ronald Coleman. Can you shed light on that???
I looked up all mentions of Jack Benny in this particular biography and found this on page 234: "Ronnie and Benita's guest appearances on the Jack Benny radio show expanded along with their success with radio audiences. . . . The programs were pleasant for all concerned; Benny was flattered, Benita positively glowed at working again, and Ronnie just enjoyed the lighthearted comedy."
Benny himself is quoted on pages 235-6: "I wanted Ronnie on the show because he was nice, he had a beautiful voice, and we all knew he was a great actor. I was very proud of myself that he liked working with me. . . . When people ask me which were my funniest shows that I enjoyed most, I still say the ones we did together with the Colmans on radio. . . ."
I hope that gives some insight! There are other biographies of Colman that might say more, but I haven't read them yet.
I like Gary Coleman .
A most awful enunciation. Had to run for my life.
Sorry, you seem very sweet, but you don't say ANYTHING about his pwersonal life. How many times was he married? Where was he born and raised? Where did he live??? Other, earlier jobs besides acting??? Why do you meander so much it's annowing. Maybe take some notes before you upload i a stream of consciousness way. For anyone else like me who wanyts to know a but about his BIOGRAPHY (not how it was written, process, etc. - but the man himseld - click here www.imdb.com/name/nm0172903/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm
As the title states, the video is a review of the biography, not a biography itself. The primary purpose is to show the book and to comment on it as a biography of Ronald Colman written from his daughter's perspective. Wikipedia or IMDb or any number of websites and other videos are out there to provide quick answers to your questions. Or you could read the book yourself, but it sounds like that's not something you're interested in.
Ha! Young lady, that's one of the classiest 'put that (annowing?) nitwit in his place' responses I've read in a long time! You would make a fine high school teacher.
I'ts not odd at all that these people are forgotten just from history thats what happens. I'm British and born in the 60's I know about Coleman because you'd still see his movies as a kid in movie matinees on ITV or BBC in the 70's but now. I think you will come to realise that fame is fleeting and all thats left is a name that might be remembered, this will happen to the very biggest stars of today after three generations. Like his movies