30 Vintage Snaps of People with Light Planes in the Mid-Century
This post was originally published on this siteThese vintage photos capture the charm and optimism of mid-century aviation through everyday people and their light planes. […]
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Portraits of a Young Edith Head in the 1930s and 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteEdith Claire Head (1897–1981) was an American film costume designer. She received a record 35 nominations for the […]
Margery Booth, a British Opera Singer Who Emigrated to Germany During WWII and Became a Spy
This post was originally published on this siteMargery Booth, also known as Margery Kallus, was a British-born opera singer who lived a double life as […]
Mechanized Gorilla Headgear Worn by Ray ‘Crash’ Corrigan in “White Pongo” (1945)
This post was originally published on this siteThe mechanized gorilla teeth and head gear worn by Hollywood actor and gorilla impersonator Ray “Crash” Corrigan in […]
Lupe Vélez: The Mexican Spitfire of Classic Hollywood
This post was originally published on this siteLupe Vélez (1908–1944), born María Guadalupe Villalobos Vélez in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, was a vibrant and fiery […]
40 Vintage Photo Booth Portraits Capturing 1940s Women’s Hairstyles
This post was originally published on this siteThese vintage photo booth portraits offer a charming and intimate glimpse into the hairstyles of women during the […]
Platform Shoes Worn by Mae West
This post was originally published on this siteHollywood legend Mae West was famous for her ultra-glamorous, larger-than-life persona, but she stood barely 5 feet tall. […]
Robys (Robert Wolff): The Art Deco Master of French Advertising Posters
This post was originally published on this siteRobys, the professional name of Robert Wolff (1916–1995), was a French poster artist celebrated for his bold and […]
Young Marilyn Monroe as the Babysitter Photographed by David Cicero for Fox Studios, 1947
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1947, long before the world knew her as Marilyn Monroe, a young Norma Jeane posed for a […]
Patricia Morison: Classic Hollywood Beauty and Broadway Legend
This post was originally published on this sitePatricia Morison (1915–2018) was an American actress and singer celebrated for her striking beauty and powerful mezzo-soprano voice. […]
Amazing Photographs of Alfred Hitchcock Taken by Gjon Mili on the Set of “Shadow of a Doubt” in 1942
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1942, legendary photographer Gjon Mili captured a famous series of stroboscopic multiple-exposure photographs of director Alfred Hitchcock […]
40 Gorgeous Portraits of Beautiful Arlene Dahl in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteArlene Carol Dahl (August 11, 1925 – November 29, 2021) was an American actress active in films from […]
Patricia Medina: Exotic Beauty of Classic Hollywood
This post was originally published on this sitePatricia Medina (1919–2012) was a British actress known for her exotic beauty and striking screen presence in Hollywood […]
Florence Dornin: Elegant Face of 1940s Fashion
This post was originally published on this siteFlorence Dornin was an American fashion model active primarily during the late 1930s and ’40s. Known for her […]
Barbara Britton: Classic Beauty of 1940s–50s Hollywood
This post was originally published on this siteBarbara Britton (1920–1980) was an American actress known for her wholesome beauty and graceful presence in films of […]
Vera Ralston: From Ice Skater to Hollywood Leading Lady
This post was originally published on this siteVera Ralston (1923–2003), born Věra Helena Hrubá in Prague, was a Czech figure skater who later became a […]
30 Portraits of Gusti Huber in the 1930s and 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteAuguste “Gusti” Huber (July 27, 1914 – July 12, 1993) was an Austrian-American stage and film actress. She […]
Carmen Miranda: The Brazilian Bombshell of Hollywood
This post was originally published on this siteCarmen Miranda (1909–1955) was a Brazilian singer, dancer, and actress who became one of the most iconic and […]
40 Historical Photographs of “Night Witches,” the Soviet Pilots Who Bombed the Nazis During World War II
This post was originally published on this siteThe “Night Witches” (German: Nachthexen; Russian: Nochnye Vedmy) were the all-female Soviet 588th Night Bomber Regiment (later the […]
Meet Betty Pack, the Enigmatic World War II Spy Codenamed Cynthia
This post was originally published on this siteBetty Pack (née Amy Elizabeth Thorpe, also known as Elizabeth Thorpe Pack or Amy Brousse), codenamed “Cynthia,” was […]
Joan Shawlee: Classic Comedienne of Hollywood’s Golden Age
This post was originally published on this siteJoan Shawlee (1926–1987) was an American actress and comedienne known for her distinctive voice, sharp wit, and memorable […]
Polish Prisoners in Dachau Toast Their Liberation From the Camp, 1945
This post was originally published on this siteThis famous photograph of Polish prisoners in Dachau toasting their liberation captures a powerful moment of joy and […]
35 Stunning Fashion Portraits of Jessica Patton Barkentin in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteJessica Patton Barkentin was a prominent fashion model of the mid-20th century, epitomizing the refined elegance and quiet […]
26 Amazing Photographs of Ginger Rogers Playing Tennis From the Mid-20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteAcademy Award-winning actress and dancer Ginger Rogers was a highly accomplished tennis player who took the sport seriously […]
50 Glamorous Photos of Barbara Stanwyck in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteBarbara Stanwyck (July 16, 1907 – January 20, 1990) was at the peak of her Hollywood stardom in […]