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 […]
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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 […]
50 Glamorous Photos of Dolores del Río in the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteDolores del Río (August 3, 1904 – April 11, 1983), the Mexican actress who became one of Hollywood’s […]
35 Stunning Portraits of Truus van Aalten From Betwen the Late 1920s and 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteTruus van Aalten (August 2, 1910 – June 27, 1999) was a prominent Dutch actress who achieved widespread […]
46 Stunning Vintage Postcards of Clara Bow From the 1920s
This post was originally published on this siteClara Bow (July 29, 1905 – September 27, 1965) was the ultimate cultural icon of the 1920s, widely […]
1930 Stutz Model MB Monte Carlo: A Masterpiece of American Elegance
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1930 Stutz Model MB Monte Carlo was one of the most elegant and advanced American luxury sedans […]
30 Portraits of Gusti Huber in the 1930s and 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteAuguste “Gusti” Huber (July 27, 1914 – July 12, 1993) was an Austrian-American stage and film actress. She […]
Carmen Miranda: The Brazilian Bombshell of Hollywood
This post was originally published on this siteCarmen Miranda (1909–1955) was a Brazilian singer, dancer, and actress who became one of the most iconic and […]
Kangaroo Jumps Rebound Shoes From the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteKangaroo jumps (or rebound/jumping shoes, also called “moon shoes” or spring-heel shoes) from the 1930s era refer to […]
26 Amazing Photographs of Ginger Rogers Playing Tennis From the Mid-20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteAcademy Award-winning actress and dancer Ginger Rogers was a highly accomplished tennis player who took the sport seriously […]
36 Stunning Photos of Maria Matray aka Maria Solveg in the 1920s and 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteMaria Matray (born Maria Charlotte Stern, July 14, 1907 – October 30, 1993), also known by her stage […]
20 Publicity Photos of Annabella From the Set of “Suez” (1938)
This post was originally published on this siteThe production of 20th Century Fox’s romantic historical epic Suez (1938) is legendary in classic Hollywood lore. For […]
Rare Color Slides of the 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition in San Francisco
This post was originally published on this siteThese rare color slides offer a vibrant and fascinating glimpse into the 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition, one […]