Following World War II, the United States emerged as one of the two dominant superpowers, turning away from its traditional isolationism and toward increased international involvement. The United States became a global influence in economic, political, military, cultural, and technological affairs. The unprecedented growth of the U.S. economy translated into prosperity that resulted in millionsContinue reading “40 Amazing Color Photos Showing Life in the U.S. during the Late 1940s”
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36 Amazing Photos of British Actress Heather Angel in the 1930s & 1940s
Born 1909 in Headington, Oxford, British actress Heather Angel began her stage career at the Old Vic in 1926 and later appeared with touring companies. Her Broadway debut came in December 1937, in Love of Women at the Golden Theatre. She also appeared in The Wookey (1941–42). Angel appeared in many British films. She madeContinue reading “36 Amazing Photos of British Actress Heather Angel in the 1930s & 1940s”
James Dean Photographed by Wilson Millar For His First Film ‘Hill Number One’ (1951)
Before he conquered Hollywood, James Dean toiled in New York television. Hill Number One was an hour-long Easter special sponsored by the Family Rosary Crusade – the story of Jesus after the crucifixion, when he was buried in the tomb and then was risen. It’s talky, stiffly staged, and very earnest. Dean has a smallContinue reading “James Dean Photographed by Wilson Millar For His First Film ‘Hill Number One’ (1951)”
35 Beautiful Photos of Julie Christie in the 1960s
Born 1940 in Chabua, Assam, British India, British actress Julie Christie made her professional stage debut in 1957, and her first screen roles were on British television. She is the recipient of numerous accolades including an Oscar, a Golden Globe, a BAFTA Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. She has appeared in six filmsContinue reading “35 Beautiful Photos of Julie Christie in the 1960s”
Fritz Dietl the Stilt-Man
Born on July 11, 1911 in Vienna, Austria, Fritz Dietl was educated in the Vienna schools and held a Master’s Degree in Engineering. An internationally known and respected figure skater, professional skating instructor and judge, Dietl began ice skating at age 12 on the Old Danube River in his hometown of Vienna. Though he trainedContinue reading “Fritz Dietl the Stilt-Man”
France in the 1940s Through a German Soldier’s Lens
In 1940, France was invaded and quickly defeated by Nazi Germany. France was divided into a German occupation zone in the north, an Italian occupation zone in the southeast and an unoccupied territory, the rest of France, which consisted of the southern French metropolitan territory (two-fifths of pre-war metropolitan France) and the French empire, whichContinue reading “France in the 1940s Through a German Soldier’s Lens”
Amazing Photos of the Third Generation of the Ford Thunderbird (1961-1963)
The third generation of the Ford Thunderbird is a personal luxury car produced by Ford for the 1961 to 1963 model years. It featured new and much sleeker styling (done by Bill Boyer) than the second generation models. Sales were strong, if not quite up to record-breaking 1960, at 73,051 including 10,516 convertibles. A new,Continue reading “Amazing Photos of the Third Generation of the Ford Thunderbird (1961-1963)”
20 Black and White Portraits of a Young Charlie Watts in the 1960s and 1970s
Charles Robert Watts (2 June 1941 – 24 August 2021) was an English musician. He was the drummer of the Rolling Stones from 1963 until his death in 2021. Originally trained as a graphic artist, Watts developed an interest in jazz at a young age and joined the band Blues Incorporated. He also started playingContinue reading “20 Black and White Portraits of a Young Charlie Watts in the 1960s and 1970s”
