30 Amazing Photographs of Fred Astaire on the Set of “Top Hat” (1935)
This post was originally published on this siteOn the set of Top Hat (1935), Fred Astaire was a meticulous perfectionist who controlled nearly every aspect […]
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Stunning Portraits of Hertha Thiele in the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteHertha Thiele (1908–1984) was a prominent German actress whose career was defined by her success during the Weimar […]
The Queen of Fox: 36 Stunning Portraits of a Young and Beautiful Alice Faye in the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteAlice Faye (born Alice Jeanne Leppert; May 5, 1915 – May 9, 1998) was a major Hollywood musical […]
Mongol Princess Nirgidma of Torghut With Her Hunting Eagle, 1932
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1932, a powerful and graceful moment was captured by photographer Maynard Owen Williams for The National Geographic […]
In the 1930s, Robert E. Cornish Constructed a Bizarre Tilting Table to Reverse Death
This post was originally published on this siteBorn Robert Edwin Cornish on December 21, 1903, in California (often associated with San Francisco or Berkeley), Cornish […]
Raquel Torres: The Exotic Muse of Early Hollywood
This post was originally published on this siteRaquel Torres (1908–1987) was a captivating Mexican-American actress who radiated a unique, exotic charm during the late silent […]
56 Amazing Photographs Capture Everyday Life in Ohio in 1938
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1938, Ben Shahn traveled through Central Ohio as a photographer for the Farm Security Administration (FSA). His […]
Savely Sorin: The Painter of Aristocratic Grace
This post was originally published on this siteSavely Sorin (1878–1953) was a master of the portrait whose work bridged the gap between the refined traditions […]
Vintage Postcards of Leila Hyams in the 1920s and 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteLeila Hyams (1905–1977) was a popular American actress, model, and former vaudevillian who thrived in Hollywood during the […]
Tilly Losch: The Fluid Grace of the Jazz Age
This post was originally published on this siteTilly Losch (1903–1975) was a mesmerizing Austrian-born dancer, actress, and painter who epitomized the avant-garde glamour of the […]
30 Amazing Photographs From the Set of “A Night at the Opera” (1935)
This post was originally published on this siteReleased in November 1935, A Night at the Opera is widely considered one of the Marx Brothers’ greatest […]
Chéri Hérouard: The Architect of Parisian Glamour
This post was originally published on this siteChéri Hérouard (1881–1961) was a prolific French illustrator who became a defining figure of the “Golden Age” of […]
40 Vintage Postcards of Camilla Horn From the 1920s and 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteCamilla Horn (April 25, 1903 – August 14, 1996) was a prominent German dancer and film star who […]
10 Interesting Facts About Shirley Temple
This post was originally published on this siteShirley Temple (April 23, 1928 – February 10, 2014) was not only Hollywood’s most iconic child star but […]
Tallulah Bankhead: The Flamboyant Legend of Broadway
This post was originally published on this siteTallulah Bankhead (1902–1968) was a legendary American actress known as much for her gravelly voice and sharp wit […]
32 Amazing Photos of Charles Chaplin on the Set of “City Lights” (1931)
This post was originally published on this siteCharles Chaplin’s production of City Lights (1931) was one of his most ambitious and painstaking projects. He wrote, […]
Beautiful Photos of the 1938 Peugeot 402 Darl’mat Special Coupe
This post was originally published on this siteThe Peugeot 402 Darl’mat Special Coupe stands as one of the most exquisite examples of pre-war French automotive […]
Photos of a Very Young and Beautiful Ann Miller in the Late 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteIn the late 1930s, Ann Miller (April 12, 1923 – January 22, 2004) was a teenage prodigy who […]
20 Stunning Photos of Swedish Dancer Sent M’Ahesa From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteSent M’Ahesa (pseudonym of Else von Carlberg, also spelled Elsa von Carlberg; full name Else Margaretha Luisa von […]
Joseph Southall: The Modern Master of Egg Tempera
This post was originally published on this siteJoseph Southall (1861–1944) was a pivotal figure in the British Arts and Crafts movement and the leading light […]
Bell Cemeteries in Germany During the Wars
This post was originally published on this siteBell cemeteries (or Glockenfriedhöfe in German) were enormous holding areas where confiscated church bells were stockpiled before being […]
1937 Lancia Aprilia Cabriolet: An Italian Masterpiece of Pre-War Elegance
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1937 Lancia Aprilia Cabriolet stands as a pinnacle of pre-war automotive engineering, representing a seamless blend of […]
Niklaus Stoecklin: The Architect of Precision and Magic Realism
This post was originally published on this siteNiklaus Stoecklin (1896–1982) was a seminal figure in 20th-century Swiss art, widely regarded as a master of New […]
Beautiful Photos of the 1937 Bugatti Type 57 Cabriolet
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1937 Bugatti Type 57 Cabriolet stands as one of the most exquisite examples of automotive art ever […]
25 Stunning Vintage Postcards of Gloria Swanson in the 1920s and 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteGloria Swanson wasn’t just a movie star; she was the blueprint for the modern celebrity. Her transition from […]