The Columbus Moving Picture Show Podcast

Caroline Breder-Watts
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  • FILM HISTORY

This podcast celebrates vintage film from the pre-60s era with a focus on the history of Cinevent and film in Columbus, Ohio through interviews with experts. Join host Samantha Glasser and interview correspondent Caroline Breder-Watts.

  1. JAN 26

    James Tehrani on Alfalfa & Dave Filipi on Cinema Revival

    Author James Tehrani talks about the process of researching Little Rascals/Our Gang alumni Alfalfa Switzer. The Wexner Center's Dave Filipi talks about this year's Cinema Revival program.

    29 min

  2. 12/15/2025

    Scott Eyman on Joan Crawford & Theda Bara

    New York Times best-selling author Scott Eyman talks about his latest book which profiles Joan Crawford. We profile Cincinnati's silent era icon Theda Bara.

    28 min

  3. 10/27/2025

    Hollywood on the Cuyahoga & Phantom of the Opera

    Stewart Lee of the Golden Silent Films podcast drops by to give a rundown of the Pittsburgh Silent Film Festival, Joseph Rubin discusses scoring The Phantom of the Opera, and Dennis Barrie talks about curating the Hollwood on the Cuyahoga exhibit at Western Reserve Historical Society's Cleveland History Center.

    20 min

  4. 09/28/2025

    Louise Beavers

    We profile actress Louise Beavers who is best known for playing in 1934's Imitation of Life. She struggled to find meaningful roles throughout her career because of her race. Rodney Bowcock recommends a serial.

    22 min

  5. 08/28/2025

    Emily Laurance on the Cleveland Silent Film Festival and Colloquium

    Emily Laurance of the Cleveland Silent Film Festival and Colloquium discusses how the event began and which screenings we can look forward to in September.

    23 min

  6. 07/28/2025

    Christopher Connelly on Helen Morgan & Eleanore Whitney

    Author Christopher Connelly talks about torch singer Helen Morgan, her talent and the difficulties in her life. Samantha profiles Cleveland dancer Eleanore Whitney.

    20 min

  7. 06/25/2025

    Lance Carwile with CAPA & Ralph Byrd

    Projectionist Lance Carwile explains how he has been a programming consultant with CAPA and their Summer Movie Series about as long as he has been involved in Cinevent and the Columbus Moving Picture Show. Also we spotlight Dayton's Ralph Byrd.

    25 min

  8. 05/13/2025

    Show Preview & Jean Peters

    Hear what host Samantha Glasser is looking forward to this year at the Columbus Moving Picture Show, plus hear a profile on Canton-born actress Jean Peters.

    24 min
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This podcast celebrates vintage film from the pre-60s era with a focus on the history of Cinevent and film in Columbus, Ohio through interviews with experts. Join host Samantha Glasser and interview correspondent Caroline Breder-Watts.

Information

  • Creator
    Caroline Breder-Watts
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    59
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © All content is the property of the Columbus Moving Picture Show and may not be duplicated without written consent.
  • Show Website
    The Columbus Moving Picture Show Podcast