Elizabeth Taylor Photographed by Clarence Sinclair Bull in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1896 in Sun River, Montana, American photographer Clarence Sinclair Bull began his career in 1920 when Samuel […]
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Hats on to Hjördis Genberg, 1943-45
This post was originally published on this siteHjördis Genberg (1919–1997) was a Swedish actress and model. She was the second wife of English actor and […]
Glamorous Photos of Maxime de la Falaise From the 1940s and ’50s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1922 as Maxine Birley in West Dean, West Sussex, English-Irish model and underground movie actress Maxime de […]
The Sad Sack During World War II
This post was originally published on this siteNobody ever had it as bad as the Sack—the Sad Sack, George Baker’s perpetually luckless anti-hero of World […]
30 Found Photos Capture ’40s Women in Bathing Suits
This post was originally published on this site1940s bathing suits, like many other clothing items, were also losing their modesty. The ’40s was the era […]
Vintage Photographs of British Prime Minister Winston Churchill Flashing His Trademark “V for Victory” Sign
This post was originally published on this siteWinston Churchill’s V for Victory sign is perhaps one the most iconic of the Second World War. Though […]
30 Fabulous Photos of Jean Rogers in the 1930s and ’40s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1916 as Eleanor Dorothy Lovegren in Belmont, Massachusetts, American actress Jean Rogers won a beauty contest sponsored […]
Glamorous Photos of Marilyn Monroe Taken by Bruno Bernard at the Racquet Club of Palm Springs, 1948
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1912 in Berlin, Germany, Bruno Bernard was put in an orphanage by parents who could not afford […]
Betty Lou Oliver, the “Elevator Girl” Who Survived Two Major Accidents on the Same Day in 1945
This post was originally published on this siteOn July 28, 1945 – Betty Lou Oliver survived falling 75 stories after fog causes a US bomber […]
Marvelous Candid Snapshots of 16-Year-Old Jackie Kennedy at The Homestead in the Summer of 1945
This post was originally published on this siteThese marvelous snapshots wonderfully portray the 16-year-old Jacqueline Bouvier during the summer between terms at Miss Porter’s School, […]
30 Gorgeous Photos of Vivian Blaine in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1921 in Newark, New Jersey, American actress and singer Vivian Blaine was a touring singer with dance […]
Amazing Photos of 1942 L’Œuf électrique (The Electric Egg)
This post was originally published on this siteL’Œuf électrique (The Electric Egg) was a futuristic prototype concept electric cyclecar designed in 1938, and built in […]
30 Handsome Portrait Photos of Dick Haymes in the 1940s and ’50s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1918 in Buenos Aires, Argentinian singer, songwriter and actor Dick Haymes was one of the most popular […]
30 Cover Photos of The Motor Cycle Magazine in the 1940s and ’50s
This post was originally published on this siteThe Motor Cycle was one of the first British magazines about motorcycles. Launched by Iliffe and Sons Ltd […]
B&B Brogan Doodlebug, the Cute Little 3-Wheeler From the US
This post was originally published on this siteThe “B&B Specialty Company” was an American company, located in the town of Rossmoyne (Ohio). After the end […]
Vintage Photographs Prove That Ernest Hemingway Was Also a Fanatical Big-game Hunter
This post was originally published on this site Ernest Hemingway (July 21, 1899 – July 2, 1961) is considered one of the most influential writers […]
20 Fascinating Vintage Portraits of Ginger Rogers From the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteThere’s nothing better than a great musical film with spectacular dancers and a good storyline to take your […]
A Technique Known as “Aerial Smokescreen” Was Employed to Safeguard Ships During Warfare
This post was originally published on this siteThis amazing vintage footage from 1923 shows how early 20th century technology could make a battleship blind to […]
Soldiers in Camouflage Suits Blend with Trees or Snow, 1941
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1941, camouflage uniforms developed by United States army engineers blend snipers into trees, shrubbery or snow, making […]
Built-Up Shoes Make Short Men Taller, 1940
This post was originally published on this siteShort men no longer need be at a disadvantage in watching parades, or in reaching for something on […]
30 Amazing Vintage Posters Designed by Donald Brun
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1909 in Basel, Swiss artist Donald Brun completed an apprenticeship in advertising art under the tutelage of […]
Handsome Photos of Charles Korvin in the 1940s and ’50s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1907 as Géza Kárpáthi in Pöstyén, Kingdom of Hungary (now Piešťany, Slovakia), Hungarian-American actor Charles Korvin made […]
During WWII, the British Produced the Welbike, the Smallest Motorcycle to Ever Be Used by Its Military
This post was originally published on this siteThis mini-motorcycle was a WWII quick escape vehicle. The British Special Operations Executive (SOE) officers parachuted behind enemy […]
Mario Lanza: One of the Greatest Tenors Ever
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1921 as Alfredo Arnold Cocozza in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, American tenor and actor Mario Lanza was a Hollywood […]
The Puerto Rican Colored Chicks, 1947
This post was originally published on this siteFrankly, we didn’t believe it either. But the evidence looks pretty convincing. It seems that down in San […]