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Neighbors Making History: Ford Sterling, "La Crosse's Movie Star"

In the years just before World War I, Ford Sterling was starting an almost 25-year career that would lead him to appearing in almost 300 Hollywood movies, largely by working for every major Hollywood studio from 1920 to 1930.
 (written by Jeff Rand, retired Adult Services librarian) In the years just before World War I, Ford Sterling, born George Franklin Stich in La Crosse, Wisconsin, was starting … https://archives.lacrosselibrary.org/blog/neighbors-making-history-ford-sterling-la-crosses-movie-star/

Neighbors Making History: Doris Deane

In the 1920s and 1930s, a young woman, born in La Crosse and an actress in Hollywood, was regularly the object of national attention.
(written by Jeff Rand, Adult Services Librarian) Doris Deane, 1929. Photo courtesy of Los Angeles Public Library There seems to be a never-ending, insatiable appetite… https://archives.lacrosselibrary.org/blog/neighbors-making-history-doris-deane/

Local Actor Made it Big in Hollywood

Charles Dierkop's big break, and what made him a recognizable face if not a household name, were his co-starring roles alongside Paul Newman and Robert Redford in 1969’s “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” and 1973’s “The Sting”.
(written by Scott Brouwer, Archives staff) Charles Dierkop was born in La Crosse in 1936 and raised by an aunt and uncle at 1550 Denton St.  He attended Holy Trinity grade scho… https://archives.lacrosselibrary.org/blog/local-actor-made-it-big-in-hollywood/

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