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35 Beautiful Color Photographs of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz in the 1950s
Model and comedienne Lucille Ball, 28, met Cuban bandleader Desi Arnaz, 23, in 1940 while filming Too Many Girls. They fell for one another instantly and eloped later that year. From the start, friends say Lucy doted on Desi, eager to make him happy. If he wanted something, she’d get it. If they sat downContinue reading “35 Beautiful Color Photographs of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz in the 1950s”
74 Historic Photos Of British Women At Work During World War I
During The Great War, many women were recruited into many departments and military services for different kinds of jobs. Some of these jobs were vacated by men who had gone to fight in the war. New jobs were also created as part of the war effort, for example, in munitions factories. Over 400 women diedContinue reading “74 Historic Photos Of British Women At Work During World War I”
61 Beautifully Colorized Photos of Jean Harlow during the 1930s
Jean Harlow (born Harlean Harlow Carpenter; March 3, 1911 – June 7, 1937) was an American actress and sex symbol. Often nicknamed the “Blonde Bombshell” and the “Platinum Blonde”, she was popular for her “Laughing Vamp” screen persona. Harlow was in the film industry for only nine years, but she became one of Hollywood’s biggestContinue reading “61 Beautifully Colorized Photos of Jean Harlow during the 1930s”
44 Remarkable Photographs of James Dean in 1955
When Dennis Stock attended a screening of James Dean’s first film, East of Eden, he knew he wanted to photograph him. He sensed that this charismatic young actor would soon join Marlon Brando and Paul Newman as one of the major film stars of his generation. Stock, who had met Dean at a Hollywood partyContinue reading “44 Remarkable Photographs of James Dean in 1955”
Musicians of the Jazz Age
The 1920s saw the rise of jazz as a major musical genre. Jazz emerged from the musical traditions primarily of African Americans in the southern United States and largely depends on the virtuosity of instrumental solosits. The “Roaring 20s” brought in some of the biggest names in the history of jazz music.
40 Gorgeous Vintage Photographs of Actress Joan Blondell During the 1930s & 1940s
Few actresses, save maybe Miriam Hopkins or Kay Francis, are more closely associated with the era of pre-Code Hollywood than playful but tough-as-nails Joan Blondell. She was born Rose Joan Blondell in New York City in 1906. Joan was part of a vaudeville family and spent most of her young life traversing the country andContinue reading “40 Gorgeous Vintage Photographs of Actress Joan Blondell During the 1930s & 1940s”
“Just Married!” – 17 Amazing Wedding Cars From the Past
28 Vintage Photographs Showing Life in London during the 1870s
(Photos by John Thomson (1837–1921))
46 Vintage Photos Showing Ladies in Shorts During the 1940s
The 1940s were not the first decade to reveal women’s legs with a pair of shorts but they did propel it into popularity, especially with young ladies. These snapshots that show young ladies wearing shorts from the 1940s.
