Born 1908 as Dominic Felix Amici, American actor, comedian and vaudevillian Don Ameche became a major radio star in the early 1930s after playing in college shows, stock, and vaudeville, which led to the offer of a movie contract from 20th Century Fox in 1935. As a handsome, debonair leading man in 40 films overContinue reading “36 Handsome Portrait Photos of Don Ameche in the 1930s and 1940s”
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32 Lovely Vintage Photographs of Couples From the 1930s
The Great Depression and World War II bookended the 1930s, but fashion flourished anyway during this decade. Glamorous Hollywood screen stars inspired new looks for women, men, and even children. Inexpensive fabrics, affordable catalog clothing, and homespun ingenuity let anyone copy styles previously worn by the wealthy. Men still dressed up nice, sporting fedoras andContinue reading “32 Lovely Vintage Photographs of Couples From the 1930s”
35 Beautiful Photos Show Fashion Styles of Cheryl Ladd in the 1970s
Born 1951 in Huron, South Dakota, American actress and singer Cheryl Ladd originally came to Hollywood to begin a career in music (she was known as “Cherie Moor” when she was the singing voice of Melody on Hanna-Barbera’s Josie and the Pussycats animated series, and she also sang on the 1970 album of the sameContinue reading “35 Beautiful Photos Show Fashion Styles of Cheryl Ladd in the 1970s”
20 Vintage Photos of a Young and Handsome Clint Eastwood in the 1960s
Clint Eastwood (born May 31, 1930) has reinvented himself many times over the course of a career that now stretches back over 60 years, but it’s usually taken time for everyone else to catch up with the changes. After working as a bit player for years — he first pops up in the uncharacteristic roleContinue reading “20 Vintage Photos of a Young and Handsome Clint Eastwood in the 1960s”
Gorgeous Photos of Austrian Actress Maria Perschy in the 1960s
Born 1938 in Eisenstadt, Burgenland, Austrian actress Maria Perschy moved to Germany for more training, leading to a film career after completing her education. Her first major success came with Nasser Asphalt where she played together with Horst Buchholz. Her acting career would eventually take her — by way of France, Italy and the UnitedContinue reading “Gorgeous Photos of Austrian Actress Maria Perschy in the 1960s”
30 Cool Photos of 1940s Girls in Shorts and Crop Tops
The close of the 1930s had brought with it the start of World War II. It had a profound impact on fashion in the first half of the 1940s, and even after the war had ended. Fashion during the war was dominated by rationing. Utility clothing and uniforms were the most ubiquitous forms of “fashion”Continue reading “30 Cool Photos of 1940s Girls in Shorts and Crop Tops”
Glamorous Photos of Adele Jergens in the 1940s and 1950s
Born 1917 in Brooklyn, New York, American actress Adele Jergens rose to prominence in the late 1930s when she was named “Miss World’s Fairest” at the 1939 New York World’s Fair. In the early 1940s, she briefly worked as a Rockette and was named the number-one showgirl in New York City. After a few yearsContinue reading “Glamorous Photos of Adele Jergens in the 1940s and 1950s”
35 Stunning Photos of Actress Allison Hayes during the 1950s
Born 1930 in Charleston, West Virginia, American actress and model Allison Hayes made her film debut in the 1954 comedy Francis Joins the WACS. Her second film, Sign of the Pagan, provided her with an important role in a relatively minor film. Released from her contract, she was signed by Columbia Pictures in 1955. ChicagoContinue reading “35 Stunning Photos of Actress Allison Hayes during the 1950s”
A Wedding in the Early 1960s Through Fascinating Photos
The 1960s were home to a variety of looks, as the early ’60s were more similar to the ’50s, the mid-60s were characterized by mod fashion from London, and the decade closed out as the hippie movement began to make waves. With all of the different subcultures taking root during this time, it is onlyContinue reading “A Wedding in the Early 1960s Through Fascinating Photos”
30 Amazing Photos Showing the Wonderful Styles of Young Ladies From the 1920s
Western fashion in the 1920s underwent a modernization. For women, fashion had continued to change away from the extravagant and restrictive styles of the Victorian and Edwardian periods, and towards looser clothing which revealed more of the arms and legs, that had begun at least a decade prior with the rising of hemlines to theContinue reading “30 Amazing Photos Showing the Wonderful Styles of Young Ladies From the 1920s”
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