40 Gorgeous Photos of Jean Simmons in the 1940s and ’50s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1929 in Lower Holloway, London, British-American actress and singer Jean Simmons appeared predominantly in films, beginning with […]
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40 Beautiful Photos of Édith Piaf in the 1930s and ’40s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1915 in Paris, French singer-songwriter, cabaret performer and film actress Édith Piaf was noted as France’s national […]
Photos of Gary Cooper During the 1930s and the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteThroughout the 1930s, Gary Cooper (born Frank James Cooper) had a total of 40 movies released and gave […]
35 Cool Snaps Defined Fashion Styles of the ’40s Young Women
This post was originally published on this site1940s women’s fashion was about creating an hourglass silhouette with masculine details: padded shoulders nipped in high waist […]
33 Gorgeous Photos of Gene Tierney During Filming “Sundown” in 1941
This post was originally published on this siteSundown is a 1941 American black-and-white World War II film, produced by Jack Moss and Walter Wanger, directed […]
36 Found Snapshots Show House Interior of the 1930s and ’40s
This post was originally published on this siteHere is a set of found snapshots that shows people in their homes from the 1930s and 1940s. […]
Short Shorts and Long, Long Legs: 40 Cool Snaps of Young Women Wearing Shorts in the 1940s and ’50s
This post was originally published on this siteAfter World War II, Western civil society began to shrug off the conformity that had been required. Society […]
Shocking Photos of Germans Cutting Jews’ Beards in an Effort to Dehumanize and Psychologically Destabilize Their ‘Enemies’
This post was originally published on this siteMale Orthodox Jews considered their beards and sidekicks an important aspect of their religious identity. Shaving these off […]
Vintage Photos Capture the Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial in the Late 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteThe Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial is one of the longest-running recognitions of Native American culture and art of the […]
20 Awkward Vintage Ads of Skinless Frankfurters and Wieners From the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteThese vintage adverts of skinless frankfurters and wieners are from the 1940s. Though the original Frankfurter (from the […]
You Put Someone Horns on Its Head
This post was originally published on this siteThis is a German figure of speech. “Jemandem Hörner aufsetzten” – You put someone horns on its head. […]
A Young and Very Charming Montgomery Clift in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteAfter performing in the Broadway production of There Shall Be No Light, a work which won the 1941 […]
45 Found Snaps Capture People Celebrating at Their Parties From Between the 1930s and ’50s
This post was originally published on this siteHere is a cool set of found photos from simpleinsomnia that shows people at or preparing for parties from […]
20 Black and White Photos of a Very Young Frank Sinatra in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteFrank Sinatra, in full Francis Albert Sinatra, was an American singer and motion-picture actor who, through a long […]
33 Found Snapshots of Glamorous Girls in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteThey are not celebrities, but these girls are just as beautiful as they are. See more »
24 Beautiful Pics of Teenager Elizabeth Taylor During the Filming of "National Velvet" in 1944
This post was originally published on this siteNational Velvet is a 1944 American Technicolor sports film directed by Clarence Brown and based on the novel […]
40 Hilarious Snapshots of Naughty Girls in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteWhat did naughty girls look like in the early 20th century? Just check out this hilarious photo collection […]
40 Beautiful Photos of Lena Horne From Between the 1930s and ’50s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1917 in Brooklyn, American singer and actress Lena Horne joined the chorus of the Cotton Club at […]
Three Boys Behind Barbed Wire, 1944
This post was originally published on this siteThis photo is called “Three Boys Behind Barbed Wire”, taken by Toyo Miyatake in 1944. As a professional […]
Fascinating Behind-the-Scenes and Stills of Hitchcock’s Espionage Masterpiece, ‘Notorious’
This post was originally published on this siteNotorious is a 1946 spy film noir directed by Sir Alfred Hitchcock, written by Ben Hecht, and starring […]
Life of the Post-WWII Japan Through Fascinating Color Pictures
This post was originally published on this siteThe Allies occupied Japan at the end of World War II until 1952, during which a new constitution […]
Offensive and Fat-Shaming Vintage Weight Loss Ads From Ry-Krisp in the Mid-20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1904, immigrant baker Arvid Peterson gave a Swedish-styled cracker a modern American name and introduced the country […]
Stunning Fashion Photography in Color by Nina Leen
This post was originally published on this siteNina Leen was a contract photographer for LIFE, a constant contributor from the 1940s until the magazine closed […]
Lovely Pics of Billie Holiday With Her Dog Mister in 1949
This post was originally published on this siteAfrican American jazz singer Billie Holiday who had a career spanning nearly thirty years was known for her […]
Life in Italy in 1948 Through Ivan Dmitri’s Beautiful Shots
This post was originally published on this siteIvan Dmitri (1900-1968), or Levon West, was well-known for his portrayals in color photography, watercolors and etchings. Dmitri […]