BearManor Media News — lon davis

Q&A with Lon Davis regarding his new book (with his wife and co-author Debra Davis), The Unfractured Fairy Tale Life of Edward Everett Horton (BearManor Media, 2025).   Q: So, why Edward Everett Horton?   A: Why not? Eddie (that’s what Deb and I call him) is one of the most recognizable names and faces in Hollywood history. He led a fascinating life, and he’s never had a book written about him before now.   Q: I take it you and Deb are fans of Mr. Horton?   A: Of course! We first became aware of him as the offscreen...

Questions and Answers with Lon Davis, author of Stumbling into Film History Q: What prompted you to write Stumbling into Film History?A: (Laughing) Well, it certainly wasn’t the money. I think it was more a case of nostalgia. I love looking back to the time when some of my best friends were survivors of the early film industry. I was obsessed by old movies when I was a kid, and obviously I still am. In those years prior to social media, meeting someone famous (or formerly famous) was a far more tactile experience. I generally made first contact with them...