Amazing Photos of the 1931 Mercedes-Benz 370 S Mannheim Sport Cabriolet
This post was originally published on this siteAfter Daimler and Benz merged in June 1926, Hans Nibel, known for the legendary 200 horsepower ‘Blitzen Benz’, […]
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28 Amazing Vintage Photographs of Hollywood Actresses Posing on Bearskin Rugs
This post was originally published on this siteBearskin rugs have been created from the pelts of polar, black and grizzly bears for centuries. They were […]
Phyllis Gordon Walking Her Pet Cheetah on the Streets of London in 1939
This post was originally published on this sitePhyllis Gordon (1889–1964) was an American actress. She appeared in 50 silent era and sound films between 1911 […]
Handsome Portrait Photos of Jack Pickford During His Career
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1896 as John Charles Smith in Toronto, Ontario, Canadian-American actor, film director and producer Jack Pickford was […]
“It’s a Bird”, 1930 Stop-Motion Film About a Bird That Likes to Devour Car Parts
This post was originally published on this siteHere’s the strangest cartoon with an automotive theme you’ll ever see. From the delightfully demented mind of comedian […]
Stunning Photos of Unique 1939 Bentley Mark V Corniche After Restoration
This post was originally published on this siteBentley has recreated an important car design from its past that was lost during the bombing of France […]
40 Portrait Photos of Greta Garbo From ‘Susan Lenox (Her Fall and Rise)’ (1931)
This post was originally published on this siteSusan Lenox (Her Fall and Rise) is a 1931 American pre-Code Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film directed and produced by Robert […]
Extraordinary Photos of Diversion Tunnel Construction for Fort Peck Dam Taken by Margaret Bourke-White in 1936
This post was originally published on this site Viewers of these photographs, Diversion Tunnel Construction, Fort Peck Dam, Montana, 1936, by Margaret Bourke-White (American, 1904–1971) […]
40 Fascinating Vintage Portraits of Couples Taken in the Photo Booths From the 1930s and 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteIn the 1930s and 1940s, photo booths were a popular form of entertainment and a means to capture […]
Nevada Northern Railway’s 1939 Cadillac, Executive Rail Inspection Car
This post was originally published on this siteThe Nevada Northern Railway’s 1939 Cadillac is a fascinating piece of history. In the 1930s, the Nevada Northern […]
30 Amazing Posters Illustrated by Julius Klinger in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteJulius Klinger (1876–1942) was an Austrian painter, draftsman, illustrator, commercial graphic artist, typographer and writer. He studied at […]
Beautiful Portrait Photos of Nan Wynn in the 1930s and ’40s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1915 as Masha Vatz in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, American big-band singer and actress Nan Wynn sang and recorded […]
Impressive Fashion Illustration by René Bouët-Willaumez in the 1930s and ’40s
This post was originally published on this siteRené Bouët-Willaumez (1900–1979) was a French aristocrat born in Brittany, in 1900. After abandoned engineering for art, he […]
Some Historical Images of the First Soap Box Derby, Held in Dayton, OH, in 1933
This post was originally published on this siteKids playing on home-made scooters and go karts in the 1930s was not an unfamiliar sight in the […]
35 Vintage portrait Photos of Mary Pickford During the Filming of ‘Secrets’ (1933)
This post was originally published on this siteSecrets is a 1933 American pre-Code Western film directed by Frank Borzage and starring Mary Pickford in her […]
32 Glamour Portraits of Mae West With Her Amazing Hats in the 1930s and 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteMae West (1893–1980), the legendary actress and sex symbol of the early 20th century, was known for her […]
30 Fascinating Photos of a Young Maureen O’Hara as Esmeralda on the Set of “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” (1939)
This post was originally published on this siteThe Hunchback of Notre Dame is a 1939 American romantic drama film starring Charles Laughton and Maureen O’Hara. […]
30 Interesting Vintage Snaps of People in Their Cars From the Mid-20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteSince the past, cars have always played a crucial role in life. They’ve offered personal transportation, freedom, and […]
Portrait Photos of William Powell From ‘The Benson Murder Case’ (1930)
This post was originally published on this siteThe Benson Murder Case is a 1930 American pre-Code crime film directed by Frank Tuttle and written by […]
Unique Vehicles Used to Promote Life Savers Lollies From the 1920s and 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1912, an American businessman named Ed Noble learned of a peppermint candy shaped like a life saver. […]
30 Amazing Film Posters Illustrated by Josef Fenneker in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteThe painter, graphic artist, production and set designer Josef Fenneker (1895–1956) is one of the most important representatives […]
35 Gorgeous Photos of Julie Bishop in the 1930s and ’40s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1914 as Jacqueline Brown in Denver, Colorado, American actress Julie Bishop was already a veteran film actress […]
Vintage Photographs of Half-Tracks From Europe From the 1930s and 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteA half-track is a civilian or military vehicle with regular wheels at the front for steering and continuous […]
Before Radar Was Invented, Enemy Aircraft Were Spotted Using Sound Locators That Looked Like Musical Instruments
This post was originally published on this siteBefore the invention of radar during World War II, incoming enemy warplanes were detected by listening with the […]
Glamorous Portrait Photos of Carole Lombard Taken by Eugene Robert Richee in the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1908 as Jane Alice Peters into a wealthy family, American actress Carole Lombard made her screen debut […]