Iconic Photos of Maggie Smith Playing Cards in the Play “Strip the Willow” (1960)
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1960, a 25-year-old Maggie Smith starred in the play Strip the Willow, a production that is often […]
Party Like It’s 1953: Found Color Slides of a New Year’s Eve Costume Bash
This post was originally published on this siteStep inside a time machine to December 31, 1953. These rare, found color slides, via Phrena, capture the […]
Who Did Penny for the Guy Back in the Day?
This post was originally published on this siteIn the mid-20th century, “Penny for the Guy” was a ubiquitous part of British childhood. Before the rise […]
Enchanting Photobooth Portraits of Girls in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteThe photobooth strips of the 1940s offer a delightful and candid window into the lives of young women […]
50 Glamorous Vintage Postcards of Marlene Dietrich in the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteMarie Magdalene “Marlene” Dietrich (27 December 1901 – 6 May 1992) was a German-American actress and singer whose […]
Aleardo Villa: The Master of Belle Époque Elegance
This post was originally published on this siteAleardo Villa (1865–1906) was a brilliant Italian painter and illustrator whose work perfectly encapsulated the refined beauty of […]
Amazing Photos From Auditions for “The Addams Family” TV Show in 1964
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1964, the casting process for the original The Addams Family television series involved searching for actors who […]
50 Candid Photographs of Metallica at Their Headquarters “MetalliMansion” From 1983 Through 1986
This post was originally published on this siteThe “MetalliMansion” is the legendary nickname for a rented house at 3132 Carlson Boulevard in El Cerrito, California, […]
Geraldine Chaplin: The Graceful Muse of Art-House Cinema
This post was originally published on this siteAs the daughter of the legendary Charlie Chaplin, Geraldine Chaplin did not merely inherit a famous name, she […]
The 1959 Chevrolet El Camino: A Masterpiece of Mid-Century Chrome
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1959 Chevrolet El Camino remains one of the most striking examples of American automotive optimism. Launched as […]
30 Fascinating Photos of Sissy Spacek in the 1980s
This post was originally published on this siteMary Elizabeth “Sissy” Spacek (born December 25, 1949) is an American actress and singer. She has received numerous […]
Humphrey Bogart’s Childhood Life
This post was originally published on this siteHumphrey Bogart (1899–1957), nicknamed Bogie, was one of the most influential American film actors of the 20th century, […]
30 Amazing Photos of a Young Evelyn Nesbit in the 1910s
This post was originally published on this siteFlorence Evelyn Nesbit (December 25, 1884, or 1885 – January 17, 1967) was an American artists’ model, chorus […]
Martine Carol: The Golden Venus of French Cinema
This post was originally published on this siteBefore the world knew Brigitte Bardot, there was Martine Carol — the undisputed “Golden Girl” of post-war French […]
35 Fascinating Photos of Ava Gardner in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteAva Lavinia Gardner (December 24, 1922 – January 25, 1990) was an American actress during the Golden Age […]
Beautiful Winter Scenes in the 1950s and ’60s Through Wonderful Color Slides
This post was originally published on this siteThere is something profoundly magical about the winter landscapes of the 1950s and ’60s. Captured on Kodachrome film, […]
Dany Robin: The Fragile Elegance of French Cinema
This post was originally published on this siteDany Robin (1927–1995)was a quintessential French actress who enchanted audiences during the 1950s and 60s with her delicate […]
Amazing Photos From The Beatles Christmas Show of 1963
This post was originally published on this siteThe Beatles’ Christmas Show of 1963 was a grand variety production conceived by their manager, Brian Epstein, who […]
40 Vintage Postcards of Mid-20th Century American Motel and Hotel Bedrooms
This post was originally published on this siteThe mid-20th century marked the rise of the great American road trip, and with it, a new aesthetic […]
The Appearance of Pink Christmas Trees in the Mid-20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteDuring the 1950s and 1960s, American culture was obsessed with the future, science, and progress. Traditional green trees […]
Here’s What Computer Class Looked Like in 1972!
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1972, computer classes often used mainframe computers and early minicomputers. Mainframes were large, powerful machines that required […]
28 Amazing Photos of Iran Air Flight Attendants Before the 1979 Revolution
This post was originally published on this siteBefore the 1979 Revolution, Iran Air (known as the “Homa”) was one of the fastest-growing and most prestigious […]
Edwige Fenech: The Radiant Queen of Italian Genre Cinema
This post was originally published on this siteEdwige Fenech is a French-born Italian actress and film producer who became one of the most iconic figures […]
45 Beautiful Photos Show What a Wedding Looked Like in the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteA wedding in the 1950s was the ultimate celebration of tradition, etiquette, and post-war glamour. Unlike the bohemian […]
Photographs of Norma Jeane (Later Known as Marilyn Monroe) Playing at the Beach With Her Dog Ruffles, 1947
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1947, photographer Joseph Jasgur captured a series of iconic photographs of Marilyn Monroe (then still establishing her […]