“CLASSIC CINEMA STAR OF THE MONTH: LINDA DARNELL” - 9/07/2026 156)

EPISODE 156 -  “CLASSIC CINEMA STAR OF THE MONTH: LINDA DARNELL” - 9/07/2026  Known as “the girl with the perfect face,” Linda Darnell was one of the biggest stars at 20th Century Fox. In the latest episode of From Beneath the Hollywood Sign, we will be spotlighting her as our September Star of the Month. From her humble beginnings in Dallas to her remarkable rise to stardom to the unforgettable performances that made her one of classic Hollywood’s most captivating screen actresses, this episode celebrates the life, talent, and legacy of a true silver-screen icon. We also reflect on the tragic circumstances of Darnell’s untimely death at just 41, a heartbreaking end to the life of a woman whose beauty, talent, and enduring screen presence left an indelible mark on Hollywood. Join us as we take a closer look at Linda Darnell’s fascinating journey beneath the Hollywood spotlight—and remember the star whose light continues to shine. SHOW NOTES:  Sources: Dead Before Their Time (1996), by Diana Karanikas Harvey & Jackson Harvey; The Hollywood Death Book (1992), by James Robert Parish; Hollywood Beauty: Linda Darnell and the American Dream (1991), by Ronald L. Davis; The Films of 20th Century Fox (1979), by Tony Thomas & Aubrey Solomon; “Linda Darnell Severely Burned in Before-Dawn House Fire; Actress, 43, Listed in Critical Condition After Four Hours of Surgery in Illinois,” April 10, 1965, New York Times; wikipedia.com; TCM.com; IMDBPro.com; Movies Mentioned: Hotel for Women (1939); Day-Time Wife (1939); Star Dust (1940); Brigham Young (1940); The Mark of Zorro (1940); Blood and Sand (1941); The Loves of Edgar Allan Poe (1942); City Without Men (1943); The Song of Bernadette (1943); Summer Storm (1944); Hangover Square (1945); Fallen Angel (1945); Centennial Summer (1946); My Darling Clementine (1946); Anna and the King of Siam (1946); Forever Amber (1947); Unfaithfully Yours (1948); A Letter to Three Wives (1949); Gun Crazy (1950); No Way Out (1950); The 13th Letter (1951); Blackbeard the Pirate (1952); Second Chance (1953); This Is My Love (1954); Black Spurs (1965); Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices