33 Vintage Covers of Science Fiction Quarterly in the 1940s and ’50s
This post was originally published on this siteScience Fiction Quarterly was an American pulp science fiction magazine published in two runs, from 1940 to 1943 […]
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The Amazing Story of Joseph Schleifstein, a Four-Year-Old Jewish Boy Who Survived Buchenwald
This post was originally published on this siteJoseph Schleifstein (born March 7, 1941) is one of the youngest known survivors of the Buchenwald concentration camp. […]
Graceful and Elegant Photos of Greta Garbo Taken by Cecil Beaton in New York in April 1946
This post was originally published on this siteCecil Beaton was one of the most important photographers of the last century. The Royal Family, famous celebrities, […]
27 Gorgeous Photos Show Lauren Bacall’s Fantastic Legs
This post was originally published on this siteLauren Bacall was the very definition of classic Hollywood glamour, and yes, her legs were legendary. Those long, […]
The Story of the Ovitz Family, the Dwarfs Who Survived Auschwitz
This post was originally published on this siteThe Ovitz family was a Jewish family of performers from Transylvania, Romania, who became famous as the Liliput […]
Merle Oberon: Exotic Beauty of Classic Hollywood
This post was originally published on this siteMerle Oberon (1911–1979) was a glamorous Anglo-Indian actress who became one of the defining beauties of 1930s and […]
33 Amazing Photographs From the Set of the 1941 Classic Noir Film “The Maltese Falcon”
This post was originally published on this siteThe Maltese Falcon (1941) is a landmark American film noir that fundamentally birthed the visual and thematic language […]
Hazel Court: Glamorous Scream Queen of Classic Horror
This post was originally published on this siteHazel Court (1926–2008) was a British actress best known for her memorable roles in 1950s and 1960s horror […]
Exclusive Interview: Freddie Mercury’s Mother on Her ‘Dear Boy’
This post was originally published on this site8 September 2012 – An exclusive interview by Angela Levin with Jer Bulsara on her “Dear Boy” is […]
Frances Dee: Elegant Beauty of Classic Hollywood
This post was originally published on this siteFrances Dee (1909–2004) was an American actress known for her delicate beauty and refined screen presence during Hollywood’s […]
Roecliff & Chapman Model: Elegant British Postwar Ready-to-Wear
This post was originally published on this siteRoecliff & Chapman Model was a British ready-to-wear fashion house active in the late 1940s and ’50s, specializing […]
Some Snapshots of Laura Ingalls Wilder and Her Husband, Almanzo Wilder, in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteLaura Ingalls Wilder and Almanzo Wilder shared a remarkable 64-year marriage that spanned the late frontier era of […]
Ruth Roman: Striking Star of Classic Hollywood
This post was originally published on this siteRuth Roman (1922–1999), born Norma Roman, was an American actress known for her strong screen presence and dramatic […]
Rare Vintage Covers of Unknown Magazine (1939–1943)
This post was originally published on this siteThese rare vintage covers of Unknown magazine (later known as Unknown Worlds) showcase the distinctive visual style of […]
Mardee Hoff, the Girl With the Most Beautiful Figure in America
This post was originally published on this siteMardee Hoff (born Marjorie Saunders Hoff, November 4, 1914 – April 27, 2004) was an American model and […]
Toni Hollingsworth: Elegant Face of 1940s Fashion
This post was originally published on this siteToni Hollingsworth was an American fashion model active in the 1940s, known for her refined features and sophisticated […]
The Best Portraits of a Young and Beautiful Joan Blondell
This post was originally published on this siteJoan Blondell was one of Hollywood’s most resilient, hard-working, and charismatic stars during the 1930s and 1940s. Her […]
Patricia Neal: Powerful Star of Classic Hollywood
This post was originally published on this sitePatricia Neal (1926–2010) was an American actress celebrated for her intelligence, strength, and deeply expressive performances. She rose […]
Ramsay Ames: Sultry Beauty of 1940s B-Movies
This post was originally published on this siteRamsay Ames (1919–1998), born Ramsay Phillips, was an American actress, model, and dancer known for her striking beauty […]
25 Stunning Portraits of Anneliese Uhlig in the Late 1930s and Early 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteAnneliese Uhlig (August 27, 1918 – June 17, 2017) was a prominent German-born film actress and journalist who […]
Jeanne Lafaurie: Elegant Parisian Couturière of the Mid-Century
This post was originally published on this siteJeanne Lafaurie (1897–1983) was a French couturière known for her refined and expertly crafted designs. She founded her […]
Footprint Overshoes Made for Use by Special Operations Executive Agents Operating in South-East Asia During WII
This post was originally published on this siteDuring World War II, Britain’s clandestine Special Operations Executive (SOE) developed custom rubber footprint overshoes, officially termed “sneakers,” […]
Lynn Bari: Sultry Star of Classic Hollywood
This post was originally published on this siteLynn Bari (1913–1989), born Marjorie Schuyler Fisher, was an American actress known for her glamorous looks and strong […]
The Last Photos of Felice Schragenheim and Lilly Wust Together; Hours Later, Felice Was Captured by the Gestapo!
This post was originally published on this siteFelice Schragenheim and Lilly Wust, photographed by the Havel river on August 21, 1944, laughing, embracing, using a […]
Paul Gustave Mohr: Art Deco Master of French Advertising Posters
This post was originally published on this sitePaul Gustave Mohr (1890–1959) was a French poster artist known for his bold and colorful Art Deco advertising […]