Category Archives: 1950s

40 Gorgeous Photos of American Actress Vera Miles in the 1950s

Born 1929 in Boise City, Oklahoma, American actress Vera Miles moved to Los Angeles in 1950 and landed small roles in television and film, including a minor role as a chorus girl in Two Tickets to Broadway (1951), a musical starring Janet Leigh, with whom Miles co-starred nine years later in the classic Alfred HitchcockContinue reading “40 Gorgeous Photos of American Actress Vera Miles in the 1950s”

15 Stunning Black and White Photos of 18-Year-Old Brigitte Bardot Dancing on a Roof in Paris, 1952

Brigitte Bardot was 18 years old when these pictures were taken in 1952 by photographer Walter Carone. She had excelled in dance as a child and won a place at the Conservatoire de Paris, where she was trained in classical French ballet. Her modeling career began in 1947. By 1952 she had already graced theContinue reading “15 Stunning Black and White Photos of 18-Year-Old Brigitte Bardot Dancing on a Roof in Paris, 1952”

Ricky Nelson: One of the Biggest Teen Idols of the Late 1950s and Early 1960s

Born 1940 in Teaneck, New Jersey, American singer, musician, and actor Ricky Nelson began his entertainment career in 1949, playing himself in the radio sitcom series, The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet. In 1952, he appeared in his first feature film, Here Come the Nelsons. In 1957, he recorded his first single, debuted as aContinue reading “Ricky Nelson: One of the Biggest Teen Idols of the Late 1950s and Early 1960s”

30 Vintage Photos of Cars During Winter in the 1950s and 1960s

1950s cars were some of the most classic, powerful and unsafe cars ever driven. The modern designs and acceleration abilities were getting more and more amazing every year. The auto industry was starting to experiment with a new concept called a “sports car.” By the end of the 50s, Americans fell in love with theContinue reading “30 Vintage Photos of Cars During Winter in the 1950s and 1960s”

Handsome Portrait Photos of John Ericson in the 1950s and 1960s

Born 1926 as Joachim Alexander Ottokar Meibes in Düsseldorf, Germany, German-American actor John Ericson made a number of films for MGM in quick succession in the 1950s. His first appearance was in Teresa (1951), and also appeared in Rhapsody, The Student Prince, Green Fire (all in 1954), in Bad Day at Black Rock (1955). HeContinue reading “Handsome Portrait Photos of John Ericson in the 1950s and 1960s”

30 Vintage Portraits of a Young and Beautiful Tina Louise in the 1950s and 1960s

Tina Louise (February 11, 1934) is an American actress best known for playing movie star Ginger Grant in the CBS television situation comedy Gilligan’s Island. She began her career on stage during the mid-1950s before landing her breakthrough role in 1958 drama film God’s Little Acre for which she received the Golden Globe Award forContinue reading “30 Vintage Portraits of a Young and Beautiful Tina Louise in the 1950s and 1960s”

30 Vintage Photos of New Year’s Eve Celebrations From Between the 1930s and 1950s

A barman on duty at Hector’s Devonshire Restaurant in London on New Years Eve is seen preparing a cocktail. 1930. New Year’s Eve celebrations are as old as the holiday itself, and it’s hard to believe that we’re so deep into the 21st century already. In the Gregorian calendar, New Year’s Eve in many countries,Continue reading “30 Vintage Photos of New Year’s Eve Celebrations From Between the 1930s and 1950s”

22 Wonderful Photos of Celebrities Celebrating the New Year

Julie London The New Year is coming! Here is a set of stunning color photos that shows classic beauties celebrating the New Year from between the 1940s and 1960s. Ann Miller Ann Sheridan Cyd Charisse Debbie Reynolds Debra Paget Dolores Hart Edy Williams Elke Sommer Esther Williams Janis Paige Jayne Mansfield Jean Peters Joan CollinsContinue reading “22 Wonderful Photos of Celebrities Celebrating the New Year”

45 Gorgeous Photos of Actress Donna Douglas in the 1950s and 1960s

Born 1932 as Doris Ione Smith, American actress and singer Donna Douglas moved to New York City to pursue a career in show business and started as an illustration model for toothpaste advertisements. Douglas appeared in a 1958 episode of The Phil Silvers Show “Bilko and the Crosbys” credited as Doris Bourgeois, her given nameContinue reading “45 Gorgeous Photos of Actress Donna Douglas in the 1950s and 1960s”