Photos of Marilyn Monroe During a Ballet Lesson in Hollywood, 1949
This post was originally published on this siteIn the late 1940s, Marilyn Monroe took acting, dancing, and singing lessons (sometimes all in one day) to […]
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Fabulous Photos of Belita in the 1940s and ’50s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1923 at Nether Wallop, Hampshire, British Olympic figure skater, dancer, and actress Belita Jepson-Turner, known professionally as […]
1945 “Varga” Girl Esquire Calendar Featuring Pinup Girl Artwork by Alberto Vargas
This post was originally published on this siteAlberto Vargas was born in Peru and became one of the most famous pin-up painters. These charming prints […]
Impressive Fashion Designs by Anthony Blotta in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn in southern Italy, Fashion designer Anthony Blotta (1888–1971) started his fashion house in 1919. Trained as a […]
Vintage Photographs of Humphrey Bogart Playing Chess
This post was originally published on this siteBesides being an amazing actor, Humphrey Bogart was an extremely accomplished chess player, almost of master level. His […]
Did You Know That Hollywood Starlet Ava Gardner Was a Corgi Lover?
This post was originally published on this siteAva Gardner loved animals and had several different pets over the years. The famous American film actress, who […]
45 Elegant Studio Portrait Photos of Young Women in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteFashion for young women in the 1940s was influenced by both the wartime era and the emerging post-war […]
40 Wonderful Color Photographs of Linda Darnell in the 1940s an 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteLinda Darnell (October 16, 1923 – April 10, 1965) was touted by Hollywood wags as “the girl with […]
40 Fascinating Photos Capture Everyday Life in Fukuoka Just After Surrender of Japan
This post was originally published on this siteIn late 1945, Fukuoka was recovering from heavy bombing during World War II. The city had been struck […]
30 Stunning Portraits of a Young Betty Grable in the 1930s and 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteElizabeth Ruth Grable (December 18, 1916 – July 2, 1973) was an American actress, pin-up girl, dancer, model […]
Wonderful Fashion Designs by Robert Piguet in the 1940s and Early ’50s
This post was originally published on this siteRobert Piguet (1898–1953) was a Swiss-born French fashion designer known for his elegant and refined haute couture collections. […]
Who Else Grew Up With NOMA Bubble Lights on Their Christmas Trees?
This post was originally published on this siteBubble lights for Christmas decoration were first patented in the United States by Carl W. Otis in 1944 […]
30 Fabulous Photos of Barbara Lawrence in the 1940s and ’50s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1930 in Carnegie, Oklahoma, American actress and model Barbara Lawrence began her career as a child photographer’s […]
30 Cool Snaps of Young Women Wearing Shorts and Crop Tops From the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteIn the 1940s, women’s fashion was influenced by the practicality required during World War II, which led to […]
30 Gorgeous Photos of Helen Walker in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1920 in Worcester, Massachusetts, American actress Helen Walker made her film debut in 1942’s Lucky Jordan, a […]
30 Vintage Portraits of a Young and Handsome Frank Sinatra in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteKnown in the 1940s as the “Voice,” Frank Sinatra projected such intimacy as he sang that he had […]
20 Fascinating Vintage Portraits of a Young and Beautiful Anne Gwynne in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteAnne Gwynne (December 10, 1918 – March 31, 2003) was an American actress who was known as one […]
Fabulous Portrait Photos of Linda Stirling in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1921 as Louise Schultz in Long Beach, California, American showgirl, model, and actress Linda Stirling had her […]
Elegant Fashion Designs by Edward Molyneux From Between the 1940s and ’60s
This post was originally published on this siteEdward Molyneux (1891–1974) was a British fashion designer known for his elegant, understated couture. He founded his own […]
30 Beautiful Photos of Jane Harker in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1922 in Evanston, Illinois, American actress Jane Harker was known for The Unfaithful (1947), That Way with […]
The Demolition of Shinnecock Lighthouse, Long Island, New York, December 1948
This post was originally published on this siteOn December 23, 1948, two days before Christmas, the Shinnecock Lighthouse, which towered nearly 170 feet over Ponquogue […]
Haddon Sundblom, the Man Behind the Coca-Cola Santa Claus
This post was originally published on this siteCoca-Cola did not create the legend of Santa Claus. But Coca-Cola advertising did play a big role in […]
22 Awkward Pin-Up Photos of Hollywood Starlets Posing With Turkeys for Thanksgiving
This post was originally published on this sitePinup looks work great for pretty much every other holiday. Thanksgiving? Not so much. The tradition of Hollywood […]
20 Stunning Black and White Portraits of a Young and Beautiful Gloria Grahame in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteGloria Grahame (born Gloria Penelope Hallward; November 28, 1923 – October 5, 1981) was an American actress. She […]
30 Fabulous Portrait Photos of Nina Foch in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1924 in Leiden, Netherlands, Nina Foch immigrated to the United States with her mother while still a […]