46 Nostalgic Photos From the Set of “It’s a Wonderful Life” (1946)
This post was originally published on this site It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) is one of the most beloved American films ever made, an emotional […]
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45 Snapshots of People Having Fun at the Beach From Between the 1920s and 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteIn the early 20th century, people at the beach adhered to strict social norms of modesty and decorum, […]
Funny Photos of Classic Hollywood Stars Walking Turkey
This post was originally published on this siteDuring the Golden Age of Hollywood, it was a common publicity stunt for movie studios to stage seasonal […]
‘Freedom from Want’ – The Story Behind Norman Rockwell’s Iconic Thanksgiving Painting in 1943
This post was originally published on this siteFreedom from Want, also known as The Thanksgiving Picture or I’ll Be Home for Christmas, is the third […]
In 1948, Mr. Cig, the Mascot, Handed Out Free Cigarettes to Patients at Hospitals in England
This post was originally published on this siteIn the 1940s, a promotional campaign featured a human-sized cigarette mascot known as “Mr. Cig” or “Mr. Cigarette” […]
Hollywood Pin-Up Queen: Stunning Color Photos of 1940s Icon Betty Grable
This post was originally published on this siteBetty Grable (1916–1973) was an American actress, dancer, and singer whose exceptional popularity made her one of the […]
Nan Grey: A Graceful Star of 1930s Hollywood
This post was originally published on this siteBorn Esmée Nanette Grey in Houston, Texas, American actress Nan Grey (1918–1993) rose to prominence during Hollywood’s Golden […]
Young Diana Dors at the Miss Venus Beauty Pageant at Weston-super-Mare, England, 1947
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1947 Diana Dors came third in a beauty contest while on holiday in Weston-Super-Mare. The winner was […]
Patti Page: The Silky-Voiced Star of 1950s American Pop
This post was originally published on this siteClara Ann Fowler (1927–2013), universally known as Patti Page, was one of the best-selling female artists of the […]
40 Stunning Portraits of a Young and Beautiful Gene Tierney in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteGene Tierney (November 19, 1920 – November 6, 1991) was an American stage and film actress. AIn the […]
50 Vintage Found Photos Show What Life Looked Like in 1940s America
This post was originally published on this siteThe aesthetic and atmosphere of 1940s America was defined by a stark contrast between wartime austerity and emerging […]
25 Wonderful Color Portraits of a Young Veronica Lake in the 1940s and 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteConstance Frances Marie Ockelman (November 14, 1922 – July 7, 1973), known professionally as Veronica Lake, was an […]
Julie London: The Intimate Voice of Cool
This post was originally published on this siteJulie London (1926–2000) was an American singer and actress renowned for her sultry, intimate contralto voice and a […]
Michèle Morgan in the 1940s: 35 Elegant Portraits of the Star of French Cinema
This post was originally published on this siteMichèle Morgan (1920–2016), born Simone Renée Roussel, was a leading French film actress whose career spanned over three […]
30 Intimate Photobooth Portraits of Couples From the Mid-20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteDuring the mid-20th century (roughly 1940s–1960s), the coin-operated photobooth became a cultural phenomenon, offering couples a unique and […]
Erik Braagaard: Milliner to the Elite
This post was originally published on this siteErik Braagaard (1912–2004) was a prominent Danish milliner and hat designer known for dressing some of the world’s […]
Before Commercial Airplanes Were Pressurized, Passengers Required Oxygen Masks at High Altitudes
This post was originally published on this siteBefore pressurized cabins changed aviation forever, flying high was a serious and risky business. In the 1930s, commercial […]
The King of the Cowboys: 30 Portraits of a Young Roy Rogers in the 1930s and 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteRoy Rogers (born Leonard Franklin Slye; November 5, 1911 – July 6, 1998) was an American singer, actor, […]
Amazing Vintage Photographs of People Making Apple Butter in the United States From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this site Apple butter is a concentrated form of apple sauce. It’s made by slow cooking peeled and cored […]
Fences in London Made From World War II Stretchers Once Used to Carry Thousands of Wounded Civilians in the Blitz
This post was originally published on this siteDuring World War II about 600,000 steel stretchers were manufactured for use in the Blitz. They were used […]
Tucker 48: The Car of Tomorrow That Never Was
This post was originally published on this siteThe Tucker 48, often nicknamed the “Tucker Torpedo,” is one of the most famous and controversial American automobiles […]
Stunning Portraits of a Very Young June Lockhart in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteJune Lockhart (born June 25, 1925), best known for her roles in TV shows Lassie and Lost in […]
A Very Young Marilyn Monroe, aka Norma Jeane, Photographed at the Mission San Juan Capistrano, California, 1946
This post was originally published on this siteDuring a holiday weekend, following the Labor Day holiday, André De Dienes and Marilyn Monroe set out to […]
35 Photos From the 1940s Show a Very Young and Beautiful Diana Dors as You’ve Never Seen Her Before
This post was originally published on this siteDiana Dors (born Diana Mary Fluck; October 23, 1931 – May 4, 1984) was an English actress and […]
Rare Photos of Catherine Deneuve as a Child in the 1940s and Early 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteCatherine Deneuve was born on October 22, 1943, in Paris, France, into a family deeply rooted in the […]