Born 1928 in Pawnee City, Nebraska, American actress and artist Irish McCalla was best known as the title star of the 1950s television series Sheena, Queen of the Jungle. She co-starred with actor Chris Drake. Following the one-season Sheena, she appeared in five films from 1958 to 1962, and guest roles on the TV seriesContinue reading “35 Fabulous Photos of Actress Irish McCalla in the 1950s”
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Fishing Boats on the Seine, in Paris
Until the early 1960s, there were still fishing boats in the heart of Paris which, along the quays of the Seine, were sought after by photographers. A romantic Paris, with old-fashioned charm…
Photos of Dizzy Gillespie Taken by Carl Van Vechten in 1955
John Birks “Dizzy” Gillespie (1917 – 1993) was an American jazz trumpeter, bandleader, composer, educator and singer. He was a trumpet virtuoso and improviser, building on the virtuoso style of Roy Eldridge but adding layers of harmonic and rhythmic complexity previously unheard in jazz. His combination of musicianship, showmanship, and wit made him a leadingContinue reading “Photos of Dizzy Gillespie Taken by Carl Van Vechten in 1955”
People Posing With Their Cars in the 1950s
The post-World War II era brought a wide range of new technologies to the automobile consumer, and a host of problems for the independent automobile manufacturers. The industry was maturing in an era of rapid technological change; mass production and the benefits from economies of scale led to innovative designs and greater profits, but stiffContinue reading “People Posing With Their Cars in the 1950s”
22 Vintage Photos of Marilyn Monroe’s Wardrobe Tests as Lorelei Lee in ‘Gentlemen Prefer Blondes’ (1953)
Increased press coverage of Marilyn brought headaches, but it also contributed to an improvement in her status at Twentieth Century-Fox throughout the production of Niagara. On June 1, 1952, Fox gave Marilyn a surprise birthday present — the news that she would star as Lorelei Lee in the film version of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. AContinue reading “22 Vintage Photos of Marilyn Monroe’s Wardrobe Tests as Lorelei Lee in ‘Gentlemen Prefer Blondes’ (1953)”
16 Vintage Portraits of a Beautiful Mary “Te Ata” Thompson Fisher
Te Ata Thompson Fisher, whose name means “Bearer of the Morning,” was born Dec. 3, 1895, near Emet, Oklahoma. A citizen of the Chickasaw Nation, Te Ata was an accomplished actor and teller of Native American stories. She received her early education in Tishomingo, and eventually went to the Oklahoma College for Women. While there,Continue reading “16 Vintage Portraits of a Beautiful Mary “Te Ata” Thompson Fisher”
Family Ride on a Five Seat Bike in England, 1950
Who needs a van when you can ride as a family! How cool is this family circa 1950. Mr. Eric Jewell, of Dukes Avenue, Finchley, London, finds the solution to go with his whole family to the countryside: a five seat bike. Here, Jewell with his wife and children on a “quinticycle” – adapted fromContinue reading “Family Ride on a Five Seat Bike in England, 1950”
18 Amazing Photos Showing the Inside of the Frankfurt Main Train Station during the 1950s
Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof, often abbreviated as Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and sometimes translated as Frankfurt central station, is the busiest railway station in Hesse, Germany. It is one of the largest train stations in Europe and is located just west of the city center. The affix “Main” comes from the city’s full name, Frankfurt am MainContinue reading “18 Amazing Photos Showing the Inside of the Frankfurt Main Train Station during the 1950s”
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A Gallery of 20 American Bathroom Designs From the 1950s
The era of stark, lifeless bathrooms is quickly disappearing. In its wake is an exciting trend toward colorful, interesting bathroom design. In the 1950s, style-conscious homeowners insist on planning their own bathrooms as they do the other rooms in the home… they are proud to “leave the bathroom door open.” What goes into a “comfortable”Continue reading “A Gallery of 20 American Bathroom Designs From the 1950s”
