Joan Crawford on the Set at MGM in Publicity Shots for ‘Dancing Lady’ (1933)
This post was originally published on this siteLike the other studios, MGM wasted no time cashing in on the success of 42nd Street with its […]
Month: March 2023
20 Rare Photos of a Young Cullen Landis in the 1920s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1896 in Nashville, Tennessee, American actor and director Cullen Landis began working in the fledgling film industry […]
Auto Barber Chair Calms Child, 1930
This post was originally published on this siteThe novel automobile barber chair pictured below was the latest device for keeping children quiet while having their […]
1978 King Richard’s Faire Through Fascinating Photos
This post was originally published on this siteKing Richard’s Faire is a Renaissance Faire held in Carver, Massachusetts, which recreates a 16th-century marketplace, including handmade […]
Beautiful Fashions From the Ten-Cent Store, 1949
This post was originally published on this siteThe low-cost variety store had been around since the late 1800s and took off as a retail concept […]
Greek Soldiers of the Evzones Dressing, Captured by Alfred Eisenstaedt in 1935
This post was originally published on this siteThe Evzones or Evzonoi were several historical elite light infantry and mountain units of the Greek Army. Today, […]
Impressive Posters Designed by Jean Carlu in the 1920s and ’30s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1900 in Bonnières-sur-Seine, French graphic designer Jean Carlu started his career as a professional poster-designer in 1919, […]
Camera on Gun to Trap Crooks, 1934
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1934, photographic identification of fleeing criminals could be obtained with a perfected camera which was attached to […]
Alberta in the Early 20th Century Through Amazing Vintage Photos
This post was originally published on this siteAlberta is one of the thirteen provinces and territories of Canada. It is part of Western Canada and […]
Madonna Inspiration in Jean Harlow
This post was originally published on this site“Secret” is a song by Madonna from her sixth studio album, Bedtime Stories (1994). It was released by […]
Beautiful Women‘s Factory Fashions Designed by Tina Leser, 1953
This post was originally published on this siteIn April 1953 about 16 million Americans worked in manufacturing jobs—many more than today, where the number is […]
Fabulous Photos of Noel Neill in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1920 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, American actress Noel Neill took up professional acting and modeling in the early […]
New Eyeglasses Fit Under Gas Mask, 1937
This post was originally published on this siteEyeglasses specially designed for use with gas masks have just been introduced to the public in England, where […]
30 Gorgeous Portrait Photos of Bette Davis During the Filming of ‘Jezebel’ (1938)
This post was originally published on this siteJezebel is a 1938 American romantic drama film released by Warner Bros. and directed by William Wyler. It […]
A Day at the Universal Studio Lot in Hollywood, 1963
This post was originally published on this siteOn March 15, 1915, Carl Laemmle opened Universal City Studios on a 230-acre ranch in the San Fernando […]
Impressive Hat Designs From the 19th Century
This post was originally published on this siteFounded in 1876, La Modiste Universelle was a large-size illustrated women’s fashion magazine, printed on quality paper and […]
Incredible Photos Show Cured Broken Faces of WWI Soldiers
This post was originally published on this siteThese incredible photos from ✠ drakegoodman ✠ that show broken faces of WWI soldiers cured by Health Service […]
Pedal Pushers: The Favorite Trousers of Women in the 1950s
This post was originally published on this sitePedal pushers are calf-length trousers that were popular during the 1950s and the early 1960s. Often cuffed and […]
Scenes From an Appearance by Pioneering Comics Artist Milton Caniff in 1947
This post was originally published on this siteThe name of Milton Caniff may not be as familiar to comic fans as that of Jack Kirby, […]
An Album of Film Stars: John Player & Sons Cigarette Cards, 1934
This post was originally published on this siteJohn Player & Sons, most often known simply as Player’s, was a tobacco and cigarette manufacturer based in […]
Gorgeous Photos of Sono Osato in the 1930s and ’40s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1919 in Omaha, Nebraska, American dancer and actress Sono Osato began her career at the age of […]
Motorcycle Meet, 1947
This post was originally published on this siteAlthough less than 15% of motorcyclists in the U.S. today are women, female bikers have a long history. […]
Fascinating Photos Show What a Bar Party Looked Like in the 1980s
This post was originally published on this siteCramming into clubs packed with big hair, booze and pounding music was a rite of passage in the […]
A League of Their Own: Amazing Photographs From the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League in 1945
This post was originally published on this siteThe All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL) was a professional women’s baseball league founded by Philip K. Wrigley […]
Willy Michel Photomaton: French Photographer Posed With Famous People in His Photo Booth for 20 Years, ca. 1932-53
This post was originally published on this site“In 8 minutes, 6 different photos for 5 francs.” It was, in Paris in 1928, the advertisement for […]