Lovely Portrait Photos of Shirley Temple as a Child
This post was originally published on this siteShirley Temple was Hollywood’s number-one box-office draw as a child actress from 1934 to 1938. She began her […]
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The Goose Hunters of the Arafura Swamp, ca. 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteIn the 1930s, anthropologist Donald Thomson captured striking photographs of Yolngu men from Ramingining, East Arnhem Land, navigating […]
22 Stunning Portraits of a Young Maureen O’Sullivan in the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteMaureen Paula O’Sullivan (May 17, 1911 – June 23, 1998) was an Irish actress who played Jane in […]
Salvaged German Battleship SMS Prinzregent Luitpold Being Towed back to Rosyth, Scotland, for Scrapping, 1933
This post was originally published on this siteThe German battle cruiser SMS Prinzregent Luitpold being towed back to Rosyth, keel uppermost on May 22, 1933. […]
Stunning Black and White Portraits of Katharine Hepburn Dressed as a Boy in “Sylvia Scarlett” (1935)
This post was originally published on this siteKatharine Hepburn famously dressed as a boy in Sylvia Scarlett (1935), directed by George Cukor. In the film, […]
The Hunter Brothers Checking the Engine During Their 23-Day Non-Stop Flight, 1930
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1930, the Hunter brothers embarked on an incredible journey, flying nonstop for 23 days. During this epic […]
35 Beautiful Cover Photos of The Australian Women’s Weekly From the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteThe Australian Women’s Weekly, sometimes known simply as The Weekly, is an Australian monthly women’s magazine published by […]
Handsome Portrait Photos of George Sanders From the 1930s and ’40s
This post was originally published on this siteGeorge Sanders (1906–1972) was a British actor known for his suave, sophisticated, and often sardonic screen presence. With […]
The Elegance of Speed: Photos of the 1937 Horch 853 ‘Manuela’
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1937 Horch 853 ‘Manuela’ was a custom-built luxury coupe created for German racing legend Bernd Rosemeyer. Designed […]
40 Fabulous Photos of Carole Landis in the 1930s and ’40s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1919 as Frances Lillian Mary Ridste in Fairchild, Wisconsin, American actress, singer, and writer Carole Landis moved […]
Dolores del Río: The Original Latin American Icon of Hollywood
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1904 as María de los Dolores Asúnsolo y López Negrete in Victoria de Durango, Mexican actress Dolores […]
Rarely Seen Childhood Photos of Jayne Mansfield From the 1930s and 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteOne of the leading sex symbols of the 1950s and 1960s, film actress Jayne Mansfield was born Vera […]
Wonderful Photos of People Having Fun at the Beach in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteThere were no smartphones, no beach clubs, no Instagram posts, but there was joy. Pure, simple joy. In […]
A Mother, With Her Two Children and a Sheep Walking Along Alton High Street in Alton, Hampshire, 1936
This post was originally published on this siteIn March 1936, a mother from Alton, Hampshire, captured a charming moment that embodied the essence of rural […]
Timeless Glamor: Fashion Photos of Women in the 1930s
This post was originally published on this site1930s women’s style was elegant and refined, reflecting both glamor and practicality. Silhouettes became more streamlined, with bias-cut […]
Wonderful Publicity Photos of 15 Year-Old Ann Miller as Essie Carmichael in “You Can’t Take It with You” (1938)
This post was originally published on this siteAnn Miller played Essie Carmichael in You Can’t Take It with You (1938), one of her early roles […]
35 Fabulous Photos of Lillian Roth in the 1920s and ’30s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1910 in Boston, Massachusetts, American singer and actress Lillian Roth spanned her career over six decades. She […]
How NOT to Drive in Toronto
This post was originally published on this siteWhen cars first appeared in Toronto in the early 1900s, there were few regulations and very limited driver […]
Bette Davis at Home in Beverly Hills, California, 1939
This post was originally published on this siteBette Davis moved to Hollywood with her mother, Ruthie, and their atrociously named dog, Boojum, in December 1930. […]
Beautiful Photos of Dorothy Gulliver in the 1920s and ’30s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1908 in Salt Lake City, Utah, American actress Dorothy Gulliver won a beauty contest in June 1925, […]
Fascinating Vintage Photos of 15 Hollywood Starlets Posing With Big Shamrock in the Background
This post was originally published on this siteHollywood starlets in the mid-20th century often embraced St. Patrick’s Day with glamorous and festive celebrations. The golden […]
Fabulous Portrait Photos of Marlene Dietrich From ‘The Song of Songs’ (1933)
This post was originally published on this siteThe Song of Songs is a 1933 American pre-Code romantic drama film directed by Rouben Mamoulian and starring […]
35 Beautiful Photos of Diana Wynyard in the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1906 as Dorothy Isobel Cox in London, British actress Diana Wynyard was known for her work in […]
40 Fascinating Portraits of People Taken From Photo Booths From Between the 1920s and 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteA photo booth is a vending machine or modern kiosk that contains an automated, usually coin-operated, camera and […]
Portrait Photos of Mischa Auer in the 1930s and ’40s
This post was originally published on this siteMischa Auer (1905–1967) was a Russian-born American actor who gained fame in Hollywood during the 1930s and 1940s. […]