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Bermuda and Hollywood
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Bermuda and Hollywood

On July 24, 1946, the film Strange Love, starring Kirk Douglas, premiered at box offices across the United States. During the making of the film, which grossed $3.25 million, Mrs. Thomas N. Dill of Bermuda travelled to California to visit her son-in-law, Kirk who was at the time, married to her daughter, Diana Dill. Mr. and Mrs. Kirk Douglas,  whom were prominent in the entertainment world, invited Mrs. Dill to the studio to watch Douglas perform in Strange Love. Barbara Stanwyck, Van…

December 13, 2011

June 1946
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June 1946

History was made on Sunday, May 12th, when Bermuda’s first radio station Z.M.B, was opened and gave a programme throughout the day. (more…)

December 13, 2011

2 1/2 Hours N.Y- Bermuda
Classic Crow's Nest

2 1/2 Hours N.Y- Bermuda

Some assemblymen began to view with alarm the large amount of money which has been spent at the marine airport on Darrell’s island after Pan-American Airways initiated a landplane service at the U.S. Army’s Kindley Field under a temporary arrangement.…

December 13, 2011

May 1946
Classic Crow's Nest

May 1946

“We’re going to Somerset,” announced my three year old, “in a lovely motor car.” (more…)

December 13, 2011

Classic Crow's Nest

April 1946

In addition, the bill would ban the importation of secondhamd motor cars, nor would any auto-bicycles or automobiles be allowed on the public roads until 100 taxi-cabs have been licensed. (more…)

December 13, 2011

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Requiem for A Railway

Bermuda’s little railway started to die with the old year. At midnight, 1947/1948, the first pike of the Hamilton-Somerset line was ceremoniously removed, and demolition began. The bells heralding the New Year chimed in with sounds of pick and shovel.…

September 16, 2011

Written by: Margot Hill