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Gorgeous Vintage Portraits of Ingrid Bergman in the 1940s

Ingrid Bergman found her first success in the United States for her critically acclaimed performance in Intermezzo: A Love Story (1939). Hailed as a fine new talent, Bergman appeared in three films in 1941: Adam Has Four Sons, Rage in Heaven, and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde—the last earned her even more praises. That sameContinue reading “Gorgeous Vintage Portraits of Ingrid Bergman in the 1940s”

45 Beautiful Vintage Photos of Actress Barbara Britton During the 1950s and 1960s

Born 1919 in Long Beach, California, American actress Barbara Britton was soon signed to a Paramount Pictures contract when a photo of her while appearing in a Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade was used on the front page of a local newspaper in 1941. Britton’s first major film appearance was in a small role inContinue reading “45 Beautiful Vintage Photos of Actress Barbara Britton During the 1950s and 1960s”

20 Beautiful Photos of Marilyn Monroe Taken by George Barris in 1962

Born 1922 in New York City, American photographer and photojournalist George Barris had a lifelong interest in photography. As a young man, he worked for the U.S. Army’s Office of Public Relations. Many of his photographs of General Dwight D. Eisenhower were published. After the war, he became a freelance photographer and found work inContinue reading “20 Beautiful Photos of Marilyn Monroe Taken by George Barris in 1962”

Women Paint “Stockings” on Their Legs at a Store in Croydon, London, 1941

Wallace Carothers produced the first nylon fiber in 1935, but it was the 1939 World’s Fair that first introduced the nylon stocking to the public. It was marketed as a fabric made from “carbon, water and air.“ Cheap and durable, better in appearance than silk, nylon soon became the material of choice for manufacturing women’sContinue reading “Women Paint “Stockings” on Their Legs at a Store in Croydon, London, 1941”

A Look At Women’s Fashion in 1972

By 1972, the feel of the peppy mod sixties had faded away. In its place was a style that combined elements from the hippy counter-culture – by now, no longer really even “counter”, but a mainstream ideal embraced by the largest generation ever, the Baby Boomers. Additionally, Women’s Lib had its impact, with pants forContinue reading “A Look At Women’s Fashion in 1972”

Vintage Portraits of a Young and Beautiful Akiko Wakabayashi in the 1960s

Akiko Wakabayashi (born December 13, 1939) is a retired Japanese actress. She is best known in English-speaking countries for her role as Bond girl Aki in the 1967 James Bond film You Only Live Twice. Before this, she had made many films in her native Japan, especially Toho Studio’s monster films, such as Dagora, theContinue reading “Vintage Portraits of a Young and Beautiful Akiko Wakabayashi in the 1960s”

30 Stunning Vintage Photos of Anna May Wong in the 1930s

Anna May Wong (born Wong Liu Tsong) was an American actress, considered to be the first Chinese American Hollywood movie star, as well as the first Chinese American actress to gain international recognition. Wong became interested in movies at a very young age and decided to pursue a film career. During the silent film era,Continue reading “30 Stunning Vintage Photos of Anna May Wong in the 1930s”

20 Fascinating Vintage Photos of a Young Lucille Ball During Her Modeling Days in the 1930s

Although she is a beautiful woman, Lucille Ball never really attempted to have a glamorous look in her television career, so you might be surprised to learn that Lucy earned her living as a model before she ever turned to comedy for her show business career. In fact, she dyed her blonde hair red toContinue reading “20 Fascinating Vintage Photos of a Young Lucille Ball During Her Modeling Days in the 1930s”