Born 1903 in Syracuse, New York, American actress, dancer and singer Claire Luce starred in many Broadway plays from 1923 until 1952, including costarring with Fred Astaire in the original musical Gay Divorce (1932). In his autobiography, Astaire credits Luce as the inspiration for his revolutionary ‘Night and Day’ dance routine: “Claire was a beautifulContinue reading “29 Stunning Vintage Photos of Actress Claire Luce in the 1920s and 1930s”
Category Archives: 1930s
Fascinating Vintage Meat Ads From the 1930s to 1970s
It’s always fascinating to compare food advertisings then and now. Back then, pork, beef and chicken were three basic food groups in America, whereas today people have become more conscious of diet and nutrition, which results in the changes in modern selling points: organic, local, healthy and sustainable. Food stylists across social media, of course,Continue reading “Fascinating Vintage Meat Ads From the 1930s to 1970s”
40 Beautiful Photos of Romanian Actress Tala Birell in the 1930s
Natalie Bierl (1907, Bucharest – Romania; 1958, Landsthul – Germany), nickname Talusha, was born to a German couple, the mother a Baroness of Polish descent, and the father a German businessman who was temporarily in Bucharest overseeing his company. During WWI she was in Berlin, and studying at a private school. 5′ 6″ tall andContinue reading “40 Beautiful Photos of Romanian Actress Tala Birell in the 1930s”
Extraordinary Vintage Photos of 1930s Female Racing Drivers in Brooklands
Elsie Wisdom at Brooklands, 1930. The Brooklands Automobile Racing Club was formed in December 1906 and held its last ever meeting in August 1939 with the outbreak of World War Two. When peace returned, despite people’s high hopes, the anticipated recovery costs were too high and due to the demise of Brooklands at the time,Continue reading “Extraordinary Vintage Photos of 1930s Female Racing Drivers in Brooklands”
Gorgeous Portrait Photos of Fay Wray From the Movie ‘The Texan’ (1930)
The Texan is a 1930 American Western film directed by John Cromwell and starring Gary Cooper and Fay Wray. Based on the short story “The Double-Dyed Deceiver” by O. Henry, the film is about a daring bandit called the Llano Kid who shoots a young gambler in self-defense and is forced to hide from theContinue reading “Gorgeous Portrait Photos of Fay Wray From the Movie ‘The Texan’ (1930)”
35 Portrait Photos of George Brent in the 1930s and 1940s
Brent was born in Ballinasloe, County Galway, Ireland on March 15, 1904, to John J. and Mary (née McGuinness) Nolan. His father was a shopkeeper and his mother was a native of Clonfad, Moore, County Roscommon. In September 1915, he moved with his younger sister Kathleen to New York City. There, they joined their mother,Continue reading “35 Portrait Photos of George Brent in the 1930s and 1940s”
45 Beautiful Photos of Actress Mae West in the 1930s
Born 1893 in Kings County, New York, American actress, singer, playwright, screenwriter, comedian, and sex symbol Mae West had her entertainment career spanned seven decades. She was known for her lighthearted, bawdy double entendres and breezy sexual independence. West was active in vaudeville and on the stage in New York City before moving to HollywoodContinue reading “45 Beautiful Photos of Actress Mae West in the 1930s”
40 Photos of Actor Robert Montgomery in the 1930s and 1940s
Robert Montgomery (born Henry Montgomery Jr.; May 21, 1904 – September 27, 1981) was an American actor, director, and producer. He began his acting career on the stage, but was soon hired by MGM. Initially assigned roles in comedies, he soon proved he was able to handle dramatic ones, as well. He appeared in aContinue reading “40 Photos of Actor Robert Montgomery in the 1930s and 1940s”
30 Amazing Photos of Women in Pants During the 1930s
While rebellious women began wearing pants in earlier decades, in the 1930s there were several social situations that were acceptable for women to wear pants in public. Pants generally were wide legged trousers with a front crease or very wide flowing culottes that looked like a skirt when not moving, with a high fitted waist.Continue reading “30 Amazing Photos of Women in Pants During the 1930s”
Life in Germany in the Late 1930s
Life in Nazi Germany, 1933-1939Alongside control and suppression, the Nazis tried to influence every part of German life. The economyHitler claimed that he had dramatically reduced unemployment figures under the Nazis. Certainly, rearmament created jobs. But National Service meant young men were not counted as being unemployed any longer. Women and Jews were left outContinue reading “Life in Germany in the Late 1930s”
