One of the most recognizable sets of James Dean photographs, the “Torn Sweater” series was shot by Roy Schatt for LIFE magazine on December 29, 1954, and although it went unused in the magazine, a colorized version was used on a U.S. postage stamp in 1996 and featured on page 8 of James Dean: AContinue reading “22 Stunning Photos of James Dean’s “Torn Sweater Series”, 1954″
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60 Stunning Photos of Iconic & Stylish Women from the 1960s
22 Photos of Marilyn Monroe Wardrobe Tests as Lorelei Lee in ‘Gentlemen Prefer Blondes’, 1953.
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes is a 1953 American musical comedy film based on the 1949 stage musical of the same name. It was directed by Howard Hawks and stars Jane Russell and Marilyn Monroe, with Charles Coburn, Elliott Reid, Tommy Noonan, George Winslow, Taylor Holmes and Norma Varden in supporting roles. The film is filled withContinue reading “22 Photos of Marilyn Monroe Wardrobe Tests as Lorelei Lee in ‘Gentlemen Prefer Blondes’, 1953.”
57 Colorized Postcards of Edwardian Actress Gladys Cooper From the Early 20th Century
22 Stunning Photos of Kim Basinger in 1977
Kimila Ann Basinger (born December 8, 1953) is an American actress, singer, and former fashion model. Following a successful modeling career in New York, Basinger moved to Los Angeles where she began her acting career on television in 1976. She starred in several made-for-television films, including a remake of From Here to Eternity (1979), beforeContinue reading “22 Stunning Photos of Kim Basinger in 1977”
50 Glamorous Vintage Photos of Beautiful Actresses That Defined the 1940s
Fashion’s First Supermodel: 30 Gorgeous Photos of Lisa Fonssagrives From the 1930s to the 1950s
Born in Sweden in 1911, Lisa Fonssagrives first studies dance and settles in Paris to improve her technique before marrying fellow dancer Fernand Fonnsagrives, in 1935. Remarked by photographer Willy Maymald, in the elevator of her building, she begins modeling and moves to New York when World War II breaks out. While her husband andContinue reading “Fashion’s First Supermodel: 30 Gorgeous Photos of Lisa Fonssagrives From the 1930s to the 1950s”
25 Amazing Photos of Lee Miller Taken by Man Ray in Paris From 1929 to 1932
Just two weeks after her 22nd birthday in 1929, Lee Miller was leaving New York at the height of her fame as a model. A regular on the cover of Vogue, she was, by common consent, one of the most striking women of the age. A favourite subject of the great photographers Edward Steichen andContinue reading “25 Amazing Photos of Lee Miller Taken by Man Ray in Paris From 1929 to 1932”
30 Stunning Photos of Actress Loretta Young From Between the 1930s and 1950s
Loretta Young (born Gretchen Young; January 6, 1913 – August 12, 2000) was an American actress. Starting as a child actress, she had a long and varied career in film from 1917 to 1953. She won the 1948 Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in the 1947 film The Farmer’s Daughter and receivedContinue reading “30 Stunning Photos of Actress Loretta Young From Between the 1930s and 1950s”
