32 Stunning Portraits of Maria Landrock, German Wartime Actress and Voice Actor
This post was originally published on this siteMaria Landrock (1923–1992) was a German film and television actress, best known for her leading roles in German […]
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Heartwarming Vintage Photograph Captured a Baby Lamb Snuggling Up Next to a Sleeping Boy, 1940
This post was originally published on this siteTaken during the onset of World War II, this image became highly recognized for its depiction of childhood […]
30 Glamorous Photos of Susan Hayward in Swimsuit in the 1940s and 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteDuring the 1940s and 1950s, Academy Award-winning actress Susan Hayward was a prominent Hollywood style icon and a […]
30 Amazing Photographs of Lena Horne Performing on Stage in the 1940s and 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteLena Horne (June 30, 1917 – May 9, 2010) was one of the most elegant and influential live […]
20 Glamorous Photos of Ruth Warrick in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteRuth Warrick (June 29, 1916 – January 15, 2005) had a fascinating, high-profile entry into Hollywood in the […]
Vogue Studio Photography From the Late 1940s and Early 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteVogue studio photography in the 1940s and 1950s marked a golden age of fashion imagery, transitioning from dramatic, […]
Brooklyn Stand-Up Mugshots
This post was originally published on this siteBefore the stand-up series began, the New York City Police Department (NYPD) relied on the “Rogues Gallery” (established […]
40 Glamorous Portraits of a Young and Beautiful Eleanor Parker in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteIn the 1940s, Eleanor Parker built the foundational decade of her career as one of Warner Bros.’ most […]
30 Adorable Childhood Photos of Carly Simon From the 1940s and 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteCarly Simon (born Carly Elisabeth Simon on June 25, 1943, in New York City) grew up in a […]
Jean Louis: Master of Hollywood Glamour
This post was originally published on this siteJean Louis (1907–1997) was a legendary French-born American costume designer who became one of the most influential figures […]
18 Portraits of Judy Holliday in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteJudy Holliday (born Judith Tuvim, June 21, 1921 – June 7, 1965) was an American actress, comedian, singer, […]
40 Vintage Postcards of Jeanette MacDonald From the 1930s and 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteJeanette MacDonald (June 18, 1903 – January 14, 1965) was a major American soprano, actress, and one of […]
Angela Greene: Elegant Irish Beauty of Hollywood’s Golden Age
This post was originally published on this siteAngela Greene (1921–1978) was an Irish-born American actress and model known for her elegant beauty and graceful screen […]
Nazi Officials Use Calipers to Measure an Ethnic German’s Nose, 1941
This post was originally published on this siteNazi officials use calipers to measure an ethnic German’s nose on January 1, 1941. The Nazis developed a […]
Publicity Photos of Dorothy Mcquire as Kathy Lacy on the Set of “Gentleman’s Agreement” (1947)
This post was originally published on this siteIn Elia Kazan’s landmark drama Gentleman’s Agreement (1947), Dorothy McGuire’s portrayal of Kathy Lacy provides the emotional and […]
Mary Wickes, the Original On-Screen Mary Poppins
This post was originally published on this siteMary Wickes was the first actress to play Mary Poppins on screen, debuting in the role 15 years […]
Don Honeyman: Elegant Master of Mid-Century Fashion Photography
This post was originally published on this siteDon Honeyman (1919–2011) was a talented American-born British photographer renowned for his elegant fashion and portrait photography. He […]
Inside a Charm School for “Elevator Girls” From the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1947, the Marshall Field & Co. department store in Chicago launched a highly publicized eight-week charm school […]
Monica Lewis: The Bubbly Blonde of Mid-Century Glamour
This post was originally published on this siteMonica Lewis (1922–2015) was an American singer, actress, and popular pin-up girl of the 1940s and ’50s. With […]
Lizabeth Scott: The Cool Blonde Icon of Film Noir
This post was originally published on this siteLizabeth Scott (1922–2015) was an American actress who became one of the most distinctive and seductive icons of […]
Portraits of a Very Young Dean Martin From Between the Late 1930s and 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteDean Martin (born Dino Paul Crocetti; June 7, 1917 – December 25, 1995) was an American singer, actor, […]
Caroline Reboux: The Queen of Milliners
This post was originally published on this siteCaroline Reboux (1837–1927) was one of the most influential and celebrated milliners in history, often called the “Queen […]
Ella Raines: The Striking Beauty of 1940s Film Noir
This post was originally published on this siteElla Raines (1920–1988) was an American actress celebrated for her striking beauty, sharp intelligence, and commanding screen presence […]
Class of 1946: Vintage Portraits From a St. Louis High School
This post was originally published on this siteHigh school portraits from the 1940s provide a fascinating glimpse into the lives and fashion of American teenagers […]
Dramatic Clouds Billowing Over a Texaco Gas Station Along Route 66 in Seligman, Arizona, 1947
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1947, Andreas Feininger made a photograph that might be the single most perfect picture ever made of […]