Pola Negri: Exotic Star of Silent Hollywood
This post was originally published on this sitePola Negri (1897–1987), born Apolonia Chałupiec in Poland, was one of the most glamorous and exotic stars of […]
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Vintage Personal Care Product Ads From the 1920s
This post was originally published on this siteThese vintage advertisements for personal care products capture the evolving ideals of beauty, hygiene, and modern living in […]
Historical Photos of Japanese Immigrants in Brazil in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteJapanese immigration to Brazil in the early 20th century began officially in 1908 and formed the foundation of […]
Rarely Seen Photos of Ingrid Bergman as a Child in the 1910s and 1920s
This post was originally published on this siteIngrid Bergman had a tragic and lonely childhood marked by the loss of her entire immediate family by […]
Paul Gustave Mohr: Art Deco Master of French Advertising Posters
This post was originally published on this sitePaul Gustave Mohr (1890–1959) was a French poster artist known for his bold and colorful Art Deco advertising […]
30 Portraits of Elisabeth Bergner From Between the Late 1920s and Early 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteElisabeth Bergner (August 22, 1897 – May 12, 1986) was a highly acclaimed Austrian-British stage and film actress […]
Lupe Vélez: The Mexican Spitfire of Classic Hollywood
This post was originally published on this siteLupe Vélez (1908–1944), born María Guadalupe Villalobos Vélez in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, was a vibrant and fiery […]
Robys (Robert Wolff): The Art Deco Master of French Advertising Posters
This post was originally published on this siteRobys, the professional name of Robert Wolff (1916–1995), was a French poster artist celebrated for his bold and […]
Love in the Jazz Age: 40 Charming Vintage Photos of 1920s Couples
This post was originally published on this siteThese charming vintage photos capture the romance and spirit of couples during the Jazz Age of the 1920s. […]
A Gallery of 50 Vintage Photographs of a Young Norma Shearer in the 1920s
This post was originally published on this siteEdith Norma Shearer (August 11, 1902 – June 12, 1983) was a Canadian-American actress who was active on […]
Marcello Dudovich: Master of Italian Poster Art
This post was originally published on this siteMarcello Dudovich (1878–1962) was one of the most important Italian poster artists and illustrators of the early 20th […]
Inside the Opium Dens From Between the Late 19th and Early 20th Centuries
This post was originally published on this siteOpium dens were establishments where opium was sold and smoked, typically in reclining positions using long pipes heated […]
George Spencer Watson: Elegant Portraitist of the Late Romantic School
This post was originally published on this siteGeorge Spencer Watson (1869–1934) was an English portrait painter known for his refined and romantic style, often influenced […]
Stunning Postcards of Lotte Neumann, One of the Most Successful Actresses in the Early Days of the German Silent Cinema
This post was originally published on this siteLotte Neumann (born Charlotte Pötler, August 5, 1896 – February 26, 1977) was a prominent German silent film […]
30 Fabulous Photos of a Young Anita Page in the 1920s
This post was originally published on this siteAnita Page (bAugust 4, 1910 – September 6, 2008)) was one of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer’s fastest-rising stars of the late […]
Myrna Loy Photographed by Nickolas Muray for Vanity Fair in 1929
This post was originally published on this site1929 was a busy year for Myrna Loy as she made eight movies. Some of these photos were […]
35 Stunning Portraits of Truus van Aalten From Betwen the Late 1920s and 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteTruus van Aalten (August 2, 1910 – June 27, 1999) was a prominent Dutch actress who achieved widespread […]
Marcellin Auzolle: Master of Early 20th-Century French Posters
This post was originally published on this siteMarcellin Auzolle (1862–1942) was a French painter and poster artist known for his colorful and inventive commercial designs […]
40 Stunning Portraits of Lya Mara, One of the Biggest Stars of the German Silent Cinema
This post was originally published on this siteLya Mara (born Aleksandra Gudowicz; August 1, 1897 – March 1, 1960) was a Polish actress. In the […]
Hugo Ungewitter: Master of Animal and Battle Painting
This post was originally published on this siteHugo Ungewitter (1869–1947) was a German painter renowned for his dramatic and realistic depictions of animals, hunting scenes, […]
36 Portraits of a Very Young and Beautiful Thelma Todd in the 1920s
This post was originally published on this siteThelma Todd’s trajectory during the 1920s laid the foundation for her status as one of Hollywood’s most versatile […]
La Muerte Niña: Post-Mortem Portraits of Infants and Young Children in Mexico From the Late 19th and Early 20th Centuries
This post was originally published on this site“La muerte niña” (the death of the child) refers to the Mexican tradition of post-mortem photography for deceased […]
26 Portraits of Enid Bennett in the Late 1910s and Early 1920s
This post was originally published on this siteEnid Bennett (July 15, 1893 – May 14, 1969) was an Australian-born silent film actress who became a […]
36 Stunning Photos of Maria Matray aka Maria Solveg in the 1920s and 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteMaria Matray (born Maria Charlotte Stern, July 14, 1907 – October 30, 1993), also known by her stage […]
Before Becoming a Hollywood Legend, Bette Davis Was Ogunquit, Maine’s First Female Lifeguard
This post was originally published on this siteDid you know that before she became a famous Hollywood actress, Bette Davis was the state of Maine’s […]