Madhubala (born Mumtaz Jehan Begum Dehlavi; 14 February 1933 – 23 February 1969) was an Indian actress and producer who worked in Hindi cinema. In a career spanning more than 20 years, she was predominantly active for a decade only but had appeared in over 60 films by the time of her death in 1969.Continue reading “26 Stunning Photos of Indian Film Actress Madhubala in the Early 1950s”
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18 Amazing Black and White Photographs of London in the Early 1950s
Between 1949 and 1953, Robert Frank continually returned to Europe from his new home in New York to take photographs in France, Switzerland, Spain, and Great Britain, photographs that show the development of his uniquely humanist, poetic, and realist eye. In 1951 and early 1952, Frank visited London-“I liked the light, I liked the fog.”-Continue reading “18 Amazing Black and White Photographs of London in the Early 1950s”
70 Stunning Vintage Photos of Edwardian Actress Lily Elsie From the 1900s and 1910s
Elsie Cotton (née Hodder, 8 April 1886 – 16 December 1962), known professionally as Lily Elsie, was an English actress and singer during the Edwardian era. She was best known for her starring role in the London premiere of Franz Lehár’s operetta The Merry Widow. Beginning as a child star in the 1890s, Elsie builtContinue reading “70 Stunning Vintage Photos of Edwardian Actress Lily Elsie From the 1900s and 1910s”
A Collection of 12 Amazing Photos of Lincoln-Zephyr Hot Rod
The marque Lincoln-Zephyr was used by Lincoln for their lower-priced line of mid-size luxury cards in 1936–1940. The Lincoln-Zephyr was extensively utilized by mid-century hot rod enthusiasts who lived in an era when used Lincoln-Zephyrs were affordable cars that didn’t break the bank. The Lincoln-Zephyr was also ideal for many kinds of modifications aimed toContinue reading “A Collection of 12 Amazing Photos of Lincoln-Zephyr Hot Rod”
39 Beautiful Photos of Joan Crawford in Her Last Silent Film ‘Our Modern Maidens’ in 1929
Our Modern Maidens is a 1929 American silent drama film directed by Jack Conway. Starring Joan Crawford in her last silent film role, the film also stars Rod La Rocque, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., and Anita Page. Our Modern Maidens has no audible dialog, but features a synchronized soundtrack and sound effects. According to MGM recordsContinue reading “39 Beautiful Photos of Joan Crawford in Her Last Silent Film ‘Our Modern Maidens’ in 1929”
Hippie Life: 27 Vintage Photos Showing American Youth’s Lifestyle in the 1970s
A hippie, also spelled hippy, especially in UK English, is a member of the counterculture of the 1960s, originally a youth movement that began in the United States during the mid-1960s and spread to other countries around the world. The word hippie came from hipster and was used to describe beatniks who moved into NewContinue reading “Hippie Life: 27 Vintage Photos Showing American Youth’s Lifestyle in the 1970s”
44 Vintage Photos of 1940s Hairstyles
In the 1940s, women were encouraged to use their hair to ‘fix’ any flaws in their face. If she had perfect, shiny hair with a good color, she should use it to frame her face. If she had a full face, she should use a 1940s hairstyle that piled hair on top of her headContinue reading “44 Vintage Photos of 1940s Hairstyles”
34 Wonderful Photos Showing Gibraltar in 1960
Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory located at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula. It has an area of 6.7 km2 (2.6 sq mi) and is bordered to the north by Spain. The landscape is dominated by the Rock of Gibraltar, at the foot of which is a densely populated town area, home toContinue reading “34 Wonderful Photos Showing Gibraltar in 1960”
30 Wonderful Photographs of Gala and Salvador Dalí From the 1930s to the 1960s
“I love her more than my mother, more than my father, more than Picasso, and even more than money.” – Salvador DaliThere has always been a great woman behind every great man. For a Spanish painter Salvador Dali that strong woman was Gala, a Russian lady, idolized by Dali. All the female characters on hisContinue reading “30 Wonderful Photographs of Gala and Salvador Dalí From the 1930s to the 1960s”
30 Wonderful Fashions From the 1940s and 1950s by Designer Cristóbal Balenciaga
Cristóbal Balenciaga (1895-1972) was a Spanish Basque fashion designer and the founder of the Balenciaga fashion house. His impact on fashion has been profound. Yet to the world at large he remains an enigma. He is not associated with a signature outfit, like Coco Chanel, nor with a pivotal moment, like Christian Dior and theContinue reading “30 Wonderful Fashions From the 1940s and 1950s by Designer Cristóbal Balenciaga”
