Salvador Dali is the most famous of the Surrealist artists. His ability to shock and entertain made his paintings popular to many people. Many of today’s artists have been inspired by Dali’s work. Salvador began drawing and painting while he was still young. He painted outdoor scenes such as sailboats and houses. He also paintedContinue reading “17 Interesting Portrait Photos of a Young Salvador Dali”
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50 Glamorous Photos of Actress Ella Raines in the 1940s
Born 1920 near Snoqualmie Falls, Washington, American film and television actress Ella Raines studied drama at the University of Washington and was appearing in a play there when she was seen by director Howard Hawks. She became the first actress signed to the new production company he had formed with the actor Charles Boyer, B-HContinue reading “50 Glamorous Photos of Actress Ella Raines in the 1940s”
25 Amazing Photos of Celebrities During the 1950s and 1960s
Sir Cecil Beaton (1904-1980) is one of the most celebrated British portrait photographers of the Twentieth century and is renowned for his images of elegance, glamour and style. His influence on portrait photography was profound and lives on today in the work of many contemporary photographers including David Bailey and Mario Testino. Seeking to pursueContinue reading “25 Amazing Photos of Celebrities During the 1950s and 1960s”
59 Stunning Photos of Actress Betty Compson From the 1920s and 1930s
Betty Compson (1897-1974) was an American actress and film producer. Most famous in silent films and early talkies, she is best known in her performances in The Docks of New York and The Barker, the latter earning a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress. Born Eleanor Luicime Compson in Beaver, Utah, she droppedContinue reading “59 Stunning Photos of Actress Betty Compson From the 1920s and 1930s”
20 Vintage Photos of Beautiful American Actresses From Between the 1920s and 1940s
They are not only so beautiful, but also very talented! Here is a small collection of vintage portrait pictures of beautiful American actresses from 1920s to 1940s.
41 Photos of Al Pacino During the 1970s
Here’s a gallery of 41 fascinating black and white portrait photos of a young Al Pacino, a name which has long been associated with cold-blooded murder and villainous roles in some of the most historic movies of Hollywood, is an epoch-making star who took acting to a whole new level. He is often been countedContinue reading “41 Photos of Al Pacino During the 1970s”
55 Stunning Color Photos of Raquel Welch from the 1960s
Raquel Welch (born Jo Raquel Tejada; September 5, 1940) is an American actress. She first won attention for her role in Fantastic Voyage (1966), after which she won a contract with 20th Century Fox. They lent her contract to the British studio Hammer Film Productions, for whom she made One Million Years B.C. (1966). AlthoughContinue reading “55 Stunning Color Photos of Raquel Welch from the 1960s”
The First Hollywood Female Photographer: 47 Gorgeous Portrait Photos of Joan Crawford in the 1920s Taken by Ruth Harriet Louise
Born Ruth Goldstein in 1903 in New York City, but raised in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Ruth Harriet Louise was hired by Metro Goldwyn Mayer as chief portrait photographer in the summer of 1925, at the young age of 22 years old and became the only woman doing so for the Hollywood studios at theContinue reading “The First Hollywood Female Photographer: 47 Gorgeous Portrait Photos of Joan Crawford in the 1920s Taken by Ruth Harriet Louise”
20 Stunning Black and White Photos of Shelley Winters When She Was Young in the 1940s and 1950s
Shelley Winters (born August 18, 1920 – January 14, 2006) was an American actress whose career spanned almost six decades. She won two Academy Awards for her supporting roles in Hollywood films, but her zany, wisecracking real-life persona entertained a much larger audience over the years as a frequent talk-show guest. Winters nevertheless left behindContinue reading “20 Stunning Black and White Photos of Shelley Winters When She Was Young in the 1940s and 1950s”
23 Amazing Vintage Photos of Actress & Model Tamara Dobson During the 1960s & 1970s
Tamara Janice Dobson (May 14, 1947 – October 2, 2006) was an American actress and fashion model. Beginning her career in modeling during the late 1960s, Dobson became best known for her title role as government agent Cleopatra “Cleo” Jones the 1973 Blaxploitation film Cleopatra Jones and its 1975 sequel Cleopatra Jones and the CasinoContinue reading “23 Amazing Vintage Photos of Actress & Model Tamara Dobson During the 1960s & 1970s”
