25 Fascinating Portraits of a Young and Beautiful Doris Day in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteDoris Day (born Doris Mary Anne Kappelhoff; April 3, 1922 – May 13, 2019) was an American actress […]
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Fascinating Vintage Photos of 15 Hollywood Starlets Posing With Big Shamrock in the Background
This post was originally published on this siteHollywood starlets in the mid-20th century often embraced St. Patrick’s Day with glamorous and festive celebrations. The golden […]
30 Gorgeous Photos of Jeanne Crain From the 1940s and ’50s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1925 in Barstow, California, American actress Jeanne Crain was known for her roles in films during the […]
30 Stunning Photos of New York Street Scenes From the Early 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteNew York in the early 1940s was a city in the midst of transformation. It was a time […]
40 Fascinating Portraits of People Taken From Photo Booths From Between the 1920s and 1950s
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 […]
Portrait Photos of Mischa Auer in the 1930s and ’40s
This post was originally published on this siteMischa Auer (1905–1967) was a Russian-born American actor who gained fame in Hollywood during the 1930s and 1940s. […]
The Queen of Film Noir: 30 Stunning Black and White Portraits of Claire Trevor in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteClaire Trevor (March 8, 1910 – April 8, 2000) was an American actress, who appeared in 65 feature […]
20 Fascinating Photos of a Young and Beautiful Cyd Charisse in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteCyd Charisse (March 8, 1922 – June 17, 2008) was an American dancer and actress. After recovering from […]
Susan Hayward: Hollywood’s Leading Lady of the 1940s and ’50s
This post was originally published on this siteAmerican actress Susan Hayward was known for her intense and dramatic performances in both film and television. Born […]
Flakpanzer, Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Tanks Developed By Nazi Germany During World War II
This post was originally published on this siteFlakpanzer is a German term for “anti-aircraft tanks” (“flak” is derived from Flugabwehrkanone, literally “aircraft defence cannon”; “panzer” […]
35 Beautiful Photos of Valerie Hobson in the 1930s and ’40s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1917 in Larne, County Antrim, British actress Valerie Hobson appeared as Baroness Frankenstein in Bride of Frankenstein […]
Beautiful Portrait Photos of Hedy Lamarr From the Film ‘The Strange Woman’ (1946)
This post was originally published on this siteThe Strange Woman is a 1946 American historical melodrama film directed by Edgar G. Ulmer, starring Hedy Lamarr, […]
Gorgeous Portrait Photos of Classic Beauties Taken by Cornel Lucas
This post was originally published on this siteCornel Lucas (1920–2012) was a British photographer, who as a film still photographer was a pioneer of film […]
Joan Crawford: The Forgotten Queen of Style
This post was originally published on this siteConsidering her vast influence over the fashion world for almost three decades, it is an unfortunate quirk of […]
Feeding the Workhands, Claiborne County, Tennessee, ca. 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteIn the 1940s, in the heart of Claiborne County, Tennessee, a vivid photograph captures a moment of respite […]
30 Amazing Photos of Buildings in Kansas From the Late 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteIn the late 1940s, Kansas architecture featured a mix of styles. Art Deco and Streamline Moderne influenced some […]
Photos of the MGM Stars for the 25th Anniversary in 1949
This post was originally published on this site25th Anniversary of MGM photo, taken in 1949, with all the MGM contracted stars they could wrangle together. […]
Photographs Children Playing “Drop the Handkerchief” at Locust Grove School, Claiborne County, Tennessee, 1940
This post was originally published on this siteIn the heart of Claiborne County, Tennessee, in the year 1940, the Locust Grove School was a lively […]
19-Year-Old Ava Gardner Photographed for Her MGM Employment Questionnaire, 1941
This post was originally published on this siteThe Hollywood studio system began in the 1910s and controlled most of the motion picture business until the […]
33 Historical Photos of Tucker 48, the “Car of the Future” From the Late 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteThis striking vehicle is a 1948 Tucker 48, an iconic American automobile renowned for its innovative design and […]
35 Fabulous Photos of Nancy Gates in the 1940s and ’50s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1926 in Dallas, Texas, American actress Nancy Gates had her first role in The Great Gildersleeve in […]
24 Adorable Photos of Princess Elizabeth With Her Younger Sister Princess Margaret in the 1930s and 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteThroughout Queen Elizabeth’s life, one if her most enduring relationships was the one she shared with her younger […]
40 Stunning Studio Portraits of Lana Turner in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteLana Turner (February 8, 1921 – June 29, 1995) was one of Hollywood’s most glamorous stars in the […]
30 Beautiful Portrait Photos That Defined Young Women’s Hairstyles From the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteIn the 1940s, young women’s hairstyles were elegant and practical, reflecting the era’s blend of femininity and wartime […]
30 Beautiful Photos of Jane Russell in the 1940s and ’50s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1921 in Bemidji, Minnesota, American actress and singer Jane Russell was known for her beauty, silhouette, and […]