Swing Dancing at the 1939 New York World’s Fair
This post was originally published on this siteThere is a remarkable bit of film, taken some time in 1939 or 1940, from the New York […]
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Josephine Baker Getting a Manicure and Pedicure, 1937
This post was originally published on this site In the 1930s, the country was dealing with the aftermath of the Great Depression, but the film […]
35 Vintage Photos of Joan Crawford During the Filming of ‘The Shining Hour’ (1938)
This post was originally published on this siteThe Shining Hour is a 1938 American romantic drama film directed by Frank Borzage, based on the 1934 […]
Amazing Fashion Illustration by Carl Erickson in the 1930s and ’40s
This post was originally published on this siteCarl Erickson (1891–1958) was a fashion illustrator and advertising artist who was well known for his work with […]
20 Vintage Portraits of a Young Bette Davis From the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteBette Davis (April 5, 1908 – October 6, 1989) could utter a withering line in a way that […]
Rare Photos of Marlon Brando as a Kid From the 1920s and 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteMarlon Brando (April 3, 1924 – July 1, 2004, Los Angeles, California) was an American motion picture and […]
Haunting Portraits of Surgery Patients of Dr. Harvey Cushing From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteDr. Cushing (who you may know from Cushing’s Syndrome) was one of the forefathers of neuroscience, and performed […]
Amazing Posters Designed by Duilio Cambellotti in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteDuilio Cambellotti (1876–1960) was an Italian applied artist, illustrator, painter, sculptor and designer who played a role in […]
20 Stunning Vintage Photos of Joan Crawford in the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteStep back in time to the golden era of Hollywood with the stunning and iconic film actress Joan […]
35 Elegant Photos That Defined Women’s Fashion in the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1930s was an era of classic elegance and sophistication in women’s fashion. From the iconic bias-cut gowns […]
30 Vintage Photos of Norma Shearer During the Filming of ‘Strange Interlude’ (1932)
This post was originally published on this siteStrange Interlude is a 1932 American pre-Code drama film directed by Robert Z. Leonard and released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. […]
35 Gorgeous Photos of Nancy Carroll Taken by Eugene Robert Richee in the 1920s and ’30s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1902 as Ann Veronica Lahiff in New York City, American actress Nancy Carroll started her career in […]
March 18, 1931: The First Viable Electric Dry Shaver Goes on Sale in the U.S
This post was originally published on this siteJacob Schick was the inventor. He served in the U.S. Army, and during the Spanish-American War was in […]
Vintage Photos of Jean Harlow During the Filming of ‘China Seas’ (1935)
This post was originally published on this siteChina Seas is a 1935 American adventure film starring Clark Gable as a brave sea captain, Jean Harlow […]
Photos of Aerialist and Strongwoman Luisita Leers From the 1920s and 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteLuisita Leers (1909-1997) was a prominent aerialist during the 1920s and 1930s, who predominantly worked under the Barnum […]
Joseph Binder: One of the Pioneers of the Modern Poster
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1898 in Vienna, Austrian graphic designer and painter Joseph Binder established his own studio, Wiener Graphik, in […]
30 Stunning Black and White Photographs of Paris by Night in the Early 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteRoaming Paris streets by night in the early 1930s, Brassaï created arresting images of the city’s dramatic nocturnal […]
Cotton Fashions by Alfred Eisenstaedt, 1939
This post was originally published on this siteWool, silk, cotton, and rayon were the most popular fabrics for women’s fashion in the 1930s. Many coats, […]
The “Russian Tigress”: 40 Fabulous Photos of Olga Baclanova in the 1920s and ’30s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1893 in Moscow, Russian actress Olga Baclanova found success in Hollywood films, as well as stage roles […]
In March 1934, Infamous Gangster John Dillinger Used a Fake Pistol to Escape From the Lake County Jail
This post was originally published on this site John Dillinger was captured in January of 1934 in Tucson, Arizona, and escorted back to Indiana to […]
30 Portrait Photos of Myrna Loy During the Filming of ‘The Mask of Fu Manchu’ (1932)
This post was originally published on this siteThe Mask of Fu Manchu is a 1932 American pre-Code film directed by Charles Brabin. Written by Irene […]
Amazing Posters Designed by Karl Bickel in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteKarl Bickel (1886–1982) was a Swiss engraver and graphic designer also known for the construction of the Paxmal […]
Amazing Photos of the 1932 Wolseley Hornet Special Sports
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1930, the Hornet saloon made its debut, featuring Wolseley’s overhead-camshaft, six-cylinder engine within an extended Morris Minor […]
Gene Autry: The Singing Cowboy
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1907 in Tioga, Texas, American actor, musician, singer, composer, rodeo performer, and baseball team owner Gene Autry […]
A Gallery of 50 Vintage Portraits of Beautiful Women in Photo Booth From Between the 1920s and 1940s
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 […]