Born 1912 as Marguerite Wendy Jenkins in London, British-American actress Wendy Barrie made her screen debut in the film Threads in 1932. She went on to make a number of motion pictures for London Films under the Korda brothers, Alexander and Zoltan, the best known of which is 1933’s The Private Life of Henry VIII,Continue reading “40 Beautiful Photos of Wendy Barrie in the 1930s and 1940s”
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45 Portrait Photos of Pola Negri During the Filming of ‘Loves of an Actress’ (1928)
Loves of an Actress is a lost 1928 American silent romantic drama film directed by Rowland V. Lee and starring Pola Negri. It was produced by Adolph Zukor and Jesse Lasky with the distribution through Paramount Pictures. The film had a soundtrack of either Vitaphone or Movietone of music and sound effects. These vintage photosContinue reading “45 Portrait Photos of Pola Negri During the Filming of ‘Loves of an Actress’ (1928)”
Amazing Portraits of Jamie Farr as Sgt. Maxwell Q. Klinger in ‘M*A*S*H’
Maxwell Q. Klinger is a most unusual character from the MAS*H television series which ran from September 17, 1972, to February 28, 1983. Jamie Farr portrayed this comical, cross-dressing enlisted man who was always trying to get sent home from the Korean War. According to Farr, MAS*H creator Larry Gelbart based the character on comedianContinue reading “Amazing Portraits of Jamie Farr as Sgt. Maxwell Q. Klinger in ‘M*A*S*H’”
35 Vintage Photos of Actress Diana Lynn in the 1940s and 1950s
Born 1926 as Dolores Eartha Loehr in in Los Angeles, California, American actress Diana Lynn was considered a child prodigy. She began taking piano lessons at age 4, and by the age of 12 was playing with the Los Angeles Junior Symphony Orchestra. Lynn made her film debut playing the piano in They Shall HaveContinue reading “35 Vintage Photos of Actress Diana Lynn in the 1940s and 1950s”
38 Stunning Photos of Bo Derek While Filming ’10’ in 1979
Bo Derek had her first major film appearance in 10, a 1979 American romantic comedy film written, produced, and directed by Blake Edwards. It was considered a trend-setting film at the time and was one of the year’s biggest box-office hits. It follows a man in middle age who becomes infatuated with a young womanContinue reading “38 Stunning Photos of Bo Derek While Filming ’10’ in 1979”
35 Adorable Vintage Photos of Children Posing With Their Beloved Animals
Pets are part of many children’s lives. Parental involvement, open discussion, and planning are necessary to help make pet ownership a positive experience for everyone. A child who learns to care for an animal, and treat it kindly and patiently, may get invaluable training in learning to treat people the same way. Careless treatment ofContinue reading “35 Adorable Vintage Photos of Children Posing With Their Beloved Animals”
35 Beautiful Photos of Singer & Actress Carol Bruce in the 1940s
Born 1919 as Shirley Levy in New York City, New York, American band singer, Broadway star and actress Carol Bruce began her career as a singer in the late 1930s with Larry Clinton and his band. She sang with Ben Bernie’s orchestra in 1940-1941. Bruce made her Broadway debut in Louisiana Purchase, with songs byContinue reading “35 Beautiful Photos of Singer & Actress Carol Bruce in the 1940s”
Vintage Portrait Photos of Actor John Garfield in the 1930s and 1940s
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”
