Taina Elg: The Elegant Finnish Star of 1950s Hollywood
This post was originally published on this siteTaina Elg is a celebrated Finnish-American actress and dancer whose grace and versatility left a memorable mark on […]
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Natalie Wood: Stunning On-Set Portraits from ‘Gypsy’ (1962)
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1962, a radiant 24-year-old Natalie Wood was at the height of her beauty and Hollywood stardom while […]
Don Honeyman: Elegant Master of Mid-Century Fashion Photography
This post was originally published on this siteDon Honeyman (1919–2011) was a talented American-born British photographer renowned for his elegant fashion and portrait photography. He […]
Monica Lewis: The Bubbly Blonde of Mid-Century Glamour
This post was originally published on this siteMonica Lewis (1922–2015) was an American singer, actress, and popular pin-up girl of the 1940s and ’50s. With […]
35 Glamorous Portraits of ’80s Brides
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1980s was a decade of bold glamour, and nowhere was it more evident than in bridal fashion. […]
Photos of Judy Garland and Terry the Dog Posing Together in “The Wizard of Oz” (1939)
This post was originally published on this siteOne of the most beloved relationships in film history is that between Judy Garland, who played Dorothy Gale, […]
Rudolf Swoboda: Master of Orientalist Portraiture
This post was originally published on this siteRudolf Swoboda (1859–1914), often referred to as Rudolf Swoboda the Younger, was an Austrian painter renowned for his […]
Lizabeth Scott: The Cool Blonde Icon of Film Noir
This post was originally published on this siteLizabeth Scott (1922–2015) was an American actress who became one of the most distinctive and seductive icons of […]
Bonnie Tyler’s Iconic 1980s Big Hair
This post was originally published on this siteWhen you think of peak 1980s “big hair,” Bonnie Tyler is one of the ultimate icons. Her look […]
Mae Murray: The Gardenia of the Silent Screen
This post was originally published on this siteMae Murray (1885–1965) was an American actress, dancer, and one of the most glamorous stars of the silent […]
Portraits of a Very Young Dean Martin From Between the Late 1930s and 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteDean Martin (born Dino Paul Crocetti; June 7, 1917 – December 25, 1995) was an American singer, actor, […]
On Top of Umbrella Rock: 30 Early 20th Century Portraits at Lookout Mountain
This post was originally published on this sitePerched dramatically on the edge of Lookout Mountain in Tennessee, Umbrella Rock became one of the most popular […]
30 Stunning Portraits of Sophia Loren on the Set ‘The Miller’s Beautiful Wife’ (1955)
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1955, at the age of just 21, Sophia Loren was already radiating the extraordinary beauty and star […]
Caroline Reboux: The Queen of Milliners
This post was originally published on this siteCaroline Reboux (1837–1927) was one of the most influential and celebrated milliners in history, often called the “Queen […]
Ella Raines: The Striking Beauty of 1940s Film Noir
This post was originally published on this siteElla Raines (1920–1988) was an American actress celebrated for her striking beauty, sharp intelligence, and commanding screen presence […]
Photos of Rosalind Russell in the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteIn the 1930s, Rosalind Russell (June 4, 1907 – November 28, 1976) transitioned from a Broadway stage actress […]
36 Fascinating Photos of Michelle Phillips in the 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteAfter the 1971 final dissolution of her iconic 1960s folk-rock group, The Mamas & the Papas, Michelle Phillips […]
Gloria Paul: The Radiant Icon of Italy’s Dolce Vita Cinema
This post was originally published on this siteGloria Paul is a British-born actress, singer, and dancer who became one of the most vibrant and beloved […]
Class of 1946: Vintage Portraits From a St. Louis High School
This post was originally published on this siteHigh school portraits from the 1940s provide a fascinating glimpse into the lives and fashion of American teenagers […]
26 Vintage Postcards of Austrian Actress Mia May From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteMia May (born Hermine Pfleger; June 2, 1884 – November 28, 1980) was an Austrian actress and one […]
Rachel Fitzgerald: The Aristocratic Beauty of 1950s Irish Fashion
This post was originally published on this siteRachel Fitzgerald (1933–1994) was an Irish aristocrat and fashion model who embodied a unique blend of old-world elegance […]
Buffalo Bill Posing With a Group of Pawnee Nation Leaders and Performers From His Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show, 1885
This post was originally published on this siteThis historic photograph depicts William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody alongside a delegation of Pawnee scouts and chiefs, taken […]
Lovely Photos of Marilyn Monroe Posing With Her Beloved Cats
This post was originally published on this siteMarilyn Monroe was a passionate animal lover who owned several feline companions throughout her life, stating that animals […]
35 Stunning On-Set Portraits of Claudia Cardinale From ‘Circus World’ (1964)
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1964, Claudia Cardinale was at the peak of her beauty and international stardom. During the filming of […]
Rossana Podestà: Radiant Star of Italian Cinema’s Golden Age
This post was originally published on this siteRossana Podestà (1934–2013) was a beautiful Italian actress who became one of the most admired stars of European […]