Born 1919 as Charles Langford Modini Stack in Los Angeles, California, American actor, sportsman, and television host Robert Stack had his first film in First Love (1939), produced by Pasternak. This film was considered controversial at the time, as he was the first actor to give Durbin an on-screen kiss. Known for his deep voiceContinue reading “40 Handsome Photos of Actor Robert Stack During the 1940s and 1950s”
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50 Amazing Vintage Photos From the 1950s Volume 11
The 1950s (pronounced nineteen-fifties; commonly abbreviated as the “Fifties” or the ” ’50s”) (among other variants) was a decade that began on January 1, 1950, and ended on December 31, 1959. Throughout the decade, the world continued its recovery from World War II, aided by the post-World War II economic expansion. The period also sawContinue reading “50 Amazing Vintage Photos From the 1950s Volume 11”
30 Vintage Photos of Attractive Carhop Girls From Between the 1940s and 1960s
Stunning Photos of Actress Piper Laurie in the 1950s
Piper Laurie (born Rosetta Jacobs on January 22, 1932) is an American actress. As of 2022, her acting career has spanned over 70 years. She is one of the last surviving stars from the Golden Age of Hollywood. Laurie is known for her roles in the films The Hustler (1961), Carrie (1976), and Children ofContinue reading “Stunning Photos of Actress Piper Laurie in the 1950s”
25 Snapshots of Pablo Picasso Posing With His Beloved Dogs
“Pablo loved to surround himself with birds and animals. In general they were exempt from the suspicion with which he regarded his other friends.” – Françoise Gilot Picasso’s life, like his art, was filled with animals. His father was a breeder of pigeons and taught his son how to paint them. His love for theseContinue reading “25 Snapshots of Pablo Picasso Posing With His Beloved Dogs”
Myrtle Crawford: One of the Leading Models of the Late 1940s and Early 1950s
Born 1928 in Stirling, Scottish model Myrtle Crawford started modeling in a small way. She joined the Jean Bell modeling agency, sharing a flat with another top model of the day, Susan Abraham. At 36-19-36, Crawford’s hourglass figure was highly fashionable in the early 1950s. She worked with many celebrated photographers of the day, includingContinue reading “Myrtle Crawford: One of the Leading Models of the Late 1940s and Early 1950s”
25 Amazing Vintage Photos of Mexico in the Early 1950s
Mexico, officially the United Mexican States, is a country in the southern portion of North America. It is bordered to the north by the United States; to the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; to the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and to the east by the Gulf of Mexico. MexicoContinue reading “25 Amazing Vintage Photos of Mexico in the Early 1950s”
30 Cool Pics That Capture Naughty Ladies of the 1950s
A cool photo collection that shows what naughty ladies looked like in the 1950s. They were probably funny but rebellious.
17 Wonderful Photos of Montreal During the 1950s
Montreal is the second-most populous city in Canada and most populous city in the Canadian province of Quebec. Founded in 1642 as Ville-Marie, or “City of Mary”, it is named after Mount Royal, the triple-peaked hill around which the early city of Ville-Marie is built. The city is centred on the Island of Montreal, whichContinue reading “17 Wonderful Photos of Montreal During the 1950s”
Stunning Vintage Photos of Actress Millie Perkins During the 1950s and 1960s
Born 1938 in Passaic, New Jersey, American actress Millie Perkins was working as a receptionist at a New York City advertising agency when she caught the eye of a visiting photographer with a resultant career as a model; by 1958, Perkins was an international cover girl. In 1958, she was vigorously pursued, and then selected,Continue reading “Stunning Vintage Photos of Actress Millie Perkins During the 1950s and 1960s”
