During the 1930s and ‘40s, Warren William emerged as a leading man in movies playing ruthless criminals and businessmen, and later debonair detectives. He was the first actor to portray Perry Mason on screen and starred in the movie series The Lone Wolf, about a former jewel thief turned detective. Off-camera, Warren William found solace from the stress of Hollywood by enjoying hobbies of sailing and inventing.

Billie Burke, actress and philanthropist, was the star of stage and screen in the golden age of Hollywood. The original Glinda the Good Witch had a very tumultuous early life, but ultimately rose above the noise to achieve great success on film and on Broadway.

Of Chinese descent, James Wong Howe pioneered cinematic techniques and was nominated for 16 Academy Awards, winning twice for cinematography