Adorable Photos of Dr. Jane Goodall as a Child From the 1930s and 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn Valerie Jane Morris-Goodall on April 3, 1934, in London, England. When Goodall was about one year old, […]
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30 Fascinating Vintage Snaps of People Dressing in DIY Robot Costumes for Halloween From the Mid-20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteRobot costumes have a rich history for Halloween, particularly becoming a popular DIY and cultural phenomenon starting in […]
Glamour & Grace: Wilhela Cushman’s Photos of 1950s Fashion
This post was originally published on this siteWilhela Cushman was a prominent fashion editor and photographer who was best known for her work at Ladies’ […]
Stunning Photos of 19-Year-Old Julie Andrews on Her First Role on Broadway in “The Boy Friend” (1954)
This post was originally published on this siteThe Boy Friend is a musical by Sandy Wilson. Its original 1953 London production ran for 2,078 performances, […]
Belinda Lee: The Beautiful But Tragic Star of 1950s Film
This post was originally published on this siteBelinda Lee (1935–1961) was a British actress who rose to prominence in the 1950s as one of Rank […]
20 Stunning Portraits of a Young and Beautiful Angie Dickinson in the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteAngie Dickinson (born Angeline Brown; September 30, 1931) is an American retired actress. She began her career on […]
Elegant Fashion Portraits of Ann Farrar From the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteAnn Farrar was a notable fashion model active during the 1950s, known for her work with prestigious magazines […]
Vintage Photos of Humphrey Bogart and Gloria Grahame From “In a Lonely Place” (1950)
This post was originally published on this siteIn a Lonely Place is a 1950 American film noir directed by Nicholas Ray and starring Humphrey Bogart […]
30 Early Photos of the Bee Gees as Kids From Between the Late 1950s and Early 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteThe Bee Gees were a musical group formed in 1958 by brothers Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb. Before […]
The 1958 Volvo PV 544 Sport: A Swedish Classic of Style, Safety, and Performance
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1958 Volvo PV 544 Sport marked an important evolution in Volvo’s line of durable and stylish family […]
Brigitte Bardot Celebrating Her 22nd Birthday With Co-stars on the Set of “The Bride Is Much Too Beautiful” in 1956
This post was originally published on this siteBrigitte Bardot turned 22 years old on September 28, 1956, right in the middle of one of the […]
A Tightrope Wedding in Toulouse, France in 1954
This post was originally published on this siteBerty Omankowsky and Roger Decugis were both tightrope walkers belonging to a famous circus troupe called “Les Diables […]
Vintage Covers of Famous Fantastic Mysteries Magazine From the 1940s and Early ’50s
This post was originally published on this siteFamous Fantastic Mysteries was an American pulp magazine devoted to reprinting classic science fiction, fantasy, and adventure stories. […]
35 Glamorous Fashion Portraits of Anne Campion in the Early 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1929 in Brussels, Belgian actress Anne Campion is known for several film roles during the post-World War […]
40 Stunning Black and White Photos of a Young and Beautiful Claudia Cardinale in the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteIconic Italian actress Claudia Cardinale, a prominent figure in 20th-century cinema, died Tuesday at 87. The actress died […]
Fabulous Portraits of Susan Harrison From Her Brief But Memorable Career
This post was originally published on this siteSusan Harrison (1938–2019) was an American actress best remembered for her role in one of the most acclaimed […]
Barbara Nichols: Hollywood’s Vivacious Blonde Bombshell of the 1950s and ’60s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1928 as Barbara Marie Nickerauer, Barbara Nichols was an American actress and model known for her bubbly […]
‘Hiroshima mon amour’ (1959): Love, Memory, and the Shadows of History
This post was originally published on this siteHiroshima mon amour (1959) is a French New Wave film directed by Alain Resnais. The movie is a […]
Virginia Thoren: Elegance and Movement in Mid-Century Fashion Photography
This post was originally published on this siteVirginia Thoren (1919–2017) was an American fashion photographer best known for her elegant and sophisticated work in the […]
Dorian Gray: The Alluring Star of Italian Cinema’s Golden Years
This post was originally published on this siteDorian Gray (1931–2011), born Maria Luisa Mangini, was a notable Italian actress who rose to fame in the […]
Portraits of Sophia Loren Featured on Tempo Magazine Covers From the 1950s and 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteTempo (literally Time) was an illustrated weekly news magazine published in Milan, Italy, between 1939 and 1976 with […]
Glamorous Kodachrome Slides of Booth Models From the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteIn the 1950s, booth models—sometimes called “exhibition girls” or “trade show models”—played a glamorous and highly visible role […]
Publicity Photos of 19-Year-Old Anne Francis on the Set of “So Young, So Bad” (1950)
This post was originally published on this siteAnne Francis appeared in So Young, So Bad (1950), an independent social drama about the harsh realities of […]
Dana Wynter: The Elegant Star of Classic Hollywood and Television
This post was originally published on this siteDana Wynter (1931–2011) was a German-born British actress who became a familiar face in Hollywood and television during […]
Romantic Portraits of John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara From ‘The Quiet Man’ (1952)
This post was originally published on this siteThe Quiet Man (1952) is a classic American romantic comedy-drama directed by John Ford and starring John Wayne […]