44 Amazing Photographs From the Set of “Gold Diggers of 1933”
This post was originally published on this siteGold Diggers of 1933 is a quintessential American pre-Code musical film released by Warner Bros. on May 27, […]
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Sarla Thukral, India’s First Pilot Obtained Her Flying License at the Age of 21 in 1936
This post was originally published on this siteSarla Thakral (also spelt Thakral; August 8, 1914 – March 15, 2008) was the first Indian woman to […]
25 Stunning Portraits of Anneliese Uhlig in the Late 1930s and Early 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteAnneliese Uhlig (August 27, 1918 – June 17, 2017) was a prominent German-born film actress and journalist who […]
Salvador Dalí and Man Ray Photographed by Carl Van Vechten in Paris, 1934
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1934, Carl Van Vechten took a group of photos of Salvador Dalí and Man Ray in Paris […]
1938 Talbot-Lago T150C ‘Lago Spéciale’: French Elegance on Wheels
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1938 Talbot-Lago T150C ‘Lago Spéciale’ is one of the most elegant French sports cars of the prewar […]
Lynn Bari: Sultry Star of Classic Hollywood
This post was originally published on this siteLynn Bari (1913–1989), born Marjorie Schuyler Fisher, was an American actress known for her glamorous looks and strong […]
Dolores del Rio at the Studio of the Artist Hugo Ballin, 1933
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1933, artist and muralist Hugo Ballin painted a full-length portrait of Mexican-born Hollywood star Dolores del Río. […]
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 […]
Portraits of a Young Edith Head in the 1930s and 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteEdith Claire Head (1897–1981) was an American film costume designer. She received a record 35 nominations for the […]
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 […]
1930 Packard 745 Deluxe Eight Convertible: American Luxury of the Classic Era
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1930 Packard 745 Deluxe Eight Convertible was one of the most elegant American automobiles of the Classic […]
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 […]
Albert Einstein Driving a ‘Flying’ Car With His Wife Elsa (1931)
This post was originally published on this siteOn February 3, 1931, Albert Einstein and his second wife, Elsa, visited the Warner Bros. First National studio […]
44 Amazing Photographs of Wendy Hiller as Eliza Doolittle on the Set of “Pygmalion” (1938)
This post was originally published on this siteWhen 26-year-old Wendy Hiller took on the role of Eliza Doolittle in the 1938 film adaptation of George […]
Patricia Morison: Classic Hollywood Beauty and Broadway Legend
This post was originally published on this sitePatricia Morison (1915–2018) was an American actress and singer celebrated for her striking beauty and powerful mezzo-soprano voice. […]
Architects Dressed as Their Own Famous New York City Skyscraper Creations at the 1931 Beaux-Arts Ball
This post was originally published on this siteHeld on January 23, 1931, at the Hotel Astor in New York City, the masquerade gala was organized […]
Roland West the Morning After the Death of Thelma Todd in 1935
This post was originally published on this siteOn the morning of Monday, December 16, 1935, film director Roland West faced the sudden discovery of the […]
Actor Anita Page Showcasing Her Award-Winning “Most Beautiful Forehead in Hollywood” in 1932
This post was originally published on this siteOn November 30, 1932, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) starlet Anita Page won the Californian contest for the “Most Beautiful Forehead […]
40 Glamorous Photos of a Young and Beautiful Jean Parker in the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteJean Parker (born Lois May Green, August 11, 1915 – November 30, 2005) was a prominent Hollywood ingenue […]
Before Becoming “Hollywood’s Mermaid,” Esther Williams Was an Elite Swimmer in the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteIn the 1930s, Esther Williams was an elite, record-breaking competitive swimmer long before she became Hollywood’s famous “Million […]
1938 Delahaye 135 MS Coupe: French Art Deco Masterpiece
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1938 Delahaye 135 MS Coupe is widely regarded as one of the most elegant French automobiles of […]
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 […]
Promotional Stills of a Young Lucille Ball as a Goldwyn Girl in “Roman Scandals” (1933)
This post was originally published on this siteBefore she became the iconic redheaded queen of television comedy, a 22-year-old Lucille Ball made her big Hollywood […]
Women Selling “Wine Bricks" in New York, 1931
This post was originally published on this siteWomen selling “wine bricks” (compressed grape juice) in New York in August 1931. The packages were supposed to […]