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Vintage Photos of Lauren Bacall in Makeup and Hair Tests for “To Have and Have Not”, 1944
Like Norma Jeane Baker or Lizzy Grant, Lauren Bacall wasn’t born with a roll-off-the-tongue fame-ready name. Born Betty Joan Perske, then changing to Betty Bacall after her parents divorced, she became Lauren only when she starred her first film – 1944’s To Have and Have Not – for which these hair and makeup tests wereContinue reading “Vintage Photos of Lauren Bacall in Makeup and Hair Tests for “To Have and Have Not”, 1944”
37 Amazing Behind-the-Scenes Photos From the Making of Classic Film ‘Gone With the Wind’ (1939)
Gone with the Wind is a 1939 American epic-historical romance film adapted from Margaret Mitchell’s 1936 novel Gone with the Wind. It was produced by David O. Selznick of Selznick International Pictures and directed by Victor Fleming. Set in the American South against the backdrop of the American Civil War and Reconstruction era, the filmContinue reading “37 Amazing Behind-the-Scenes Photos From the Making of Classic Film ‘Gone With the Wind’ (1939)”
Amazing Examples of the Live-Action Reference Filmed for Disney’s “Cinderella” (1950) as You’ve Never Seen Before
A lot of you have probably seen the live action version of Cinderella that came out in 2015. Well long before Lily James took on the role, another actress played Cinderella at the Walt Disney Studios, Helene Stanley. Stanley was a live action reference model for the animated 1950 film of Cinderella. She, along withContinue reading “Amazing Examples of the Live-Action Reference Filmed for Disney’s “Cinderella” (1950) as You’ve Never Seen Before”
Princess Leia’s Hairstyle: The Story Behind Iconic Star Wars’ Buns Which Were Inspired by These Revolutionary-Era Mexican Women
It was revealed in this galaxy not so long ago: The famous hairdo that defined Star Wars’ Princess Leia image was inspired by revolutionary Mexican women. Back in 2002, when Episode II of Star Wars, Attack of the Clones was released, director George Lucas told TIME magazine that he “was working very hard to createContinue reading “Princess Leia’s Hairstyle: The Story Behind Iconic Star Wars’ Buns Which Were Inspired by These Revolutionary-Era Mexican Women”
16 Captivating Photographs of Audrey Hepburn Show Everyday Life of a Hollywood Icon
In his distinguished career as a Hollywood photographer, Bob Willoughby captured Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor and Jane Fonda, but remains unequivocal about his favorite subject: Audrey Hepburn. Willoughby was called in to shoot the new starlet one morning shortly after she arrived in Hollywood in 1953. It was a humdrum commission for the portraitist oftenContinue reading “16 Captivating Photographs of Audrey Hepburn Show Everyday Life of a Hollywood Icon”
One of Marilyn’s Very First Movies: 12 Rare Photos of Marilyn Monroe in ‘Dangerous Years’ (1947)
Dangerous Years is a 1947 American drama film produced by Sol M. Wurtzel, directed by Arthur Pierson. Marilyn Monroe makes her first on screen appearance as Evie, the waitress in the restaurant scene. Actually, her voice previously appeared in the film The Shocking Miss Pilgrim, which was released months earlier, as an uncredited voice asContinue reading “One of Marilyn’s Very First Movies: 12 Rare Photos of Marilyn Monroe in ‘Dangerous Years’ (1947)”
31 Wonderful Vintage Photos of Mary Tyler Moore During the 1960s & 1970s
Born in Brooklyn Heights in 1936, Mary Tyler Moore initially became known for being the face of Hotpoint washing machines dancing as Happy Hotpoint while wearing an elf costume that showed off her legs during the TV series The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet. Her voice and legs also appeared regularly (literally only her voiceContinue reading “31 Wonderful Vintage Photos of Mary Tyler Moore During the 1960s & 1970s”
50 Amazing Vintage Photos From the 1930s Volume 6
Amazing Behind the Scenes Photos of the Young Helen Mirren and Judi Dench in the 1968 Film Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
They are the publicity shots for what appears to be a rather racy Sixties film, with nymphs and fairies frolicking amid an English rural setting. These photographs from behind the scenes on Sir Peter Hall’s 1968 film of A Midsummer Night’s Dream were taken by David Farrell, known for his informal portraits of the mostContinue reading “Amazing Behind the Scenes Photos of the Young Helen Mirren and Judi Dench in the 1968 Film Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream””
