Famous Italian photographer Elio Sorci captured candid images of celebrities from the 1950s and known as a pioneer in photojournalism movement. One of celebrities is Audrey Hepburn, also his friend that he shot in Rome in the late 1950s to early 1970s. Audrey Hepburn (born Audrey Kathleen Ruston; 4 May 1929 – 20 January 1993)Continue reading “25 Vintage Photos of Audrey Hepburn From the 1950s to the 1970s”
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45 Beautiful Vintage Photos of Natalie Wood From Between the Late 1950s and 1960s
Natalie Wood (born Natalie Zacharenko, July 20, 1938 – November 29, 1981) was an American actress who began her career in film as a child and successfully transitioned to young adult roles. Born in San Francisco to Russian immigrant parents, Wood started acting at age four and was given a co-starring role at age 8Continue reading “45 Beautiful Vintage Photos of Natalie Wood From Between the Late 1950s and 1960s”
Yesterday’s Buffet: A Look at the Mid-Century Smörgåsbord
The buffet’s time had truly arrived in post-WWII America. Enjoying an unprecedented economic boom, the “table of plenty” fit perfectly within this period. Gone were the Depression-era days of meager portions, and gone were the WWII days of rationing. In Cold War America, tables bent beneath the weight of the mighty buffet. Aside from ScandinavianContinue reading “Yesterday’s Buffet: A Look at the Mid-Century Smörgåsbord”
33 Vintage Photos Showing What Offices Looked Like During the 1950s and 1960s
That’s what offices from the 1950s and 1960s looked like.
75 Vintage Photos of Life in Mexico during the 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 “75 Vintage Photos of Life in Mexico during the 1950s”
24 Rare Photographs of Marilyn Monroe During the Hat Sitting, 1958
June 16th 1958 – Marilyn sits for Magnum photographer Carl Perutz in New York, shortly before flying out to Hollywood to film Some Like It Hot. It’s worth mentioning that this photoshoot is the last time Marilyn is seen sporting her longer layered ‘1957’ hair, before it was restyled for Some Like It Hot, whichContinue reading “24 Rare Photographs of Marilyn Monroe During the Hat Sitting, 1958”
55 Vintage Photos of Italy during the Mid-1950s
Italy, officially the Italian Republic or Republic of Italy, is a country consisting of a peninsula delimited by the Alps and several islands surrounding it, whose territory largely coincides with the homonymous geographical region. Italy is located in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, in Southern Europe; it is also considered part of Western Europe.Continue reading “55 Vintage Photos of Italy during the Mid-1950s”
20 Amazing Portraits of French Actresses Taken During the 1950s and 1960s
Though brought up in a family mostly interested in scientific studies, Thérèse Le Prat, born Thérèse Cahen in 1895 in Pantin, was taught literature and music. When she divorced the publisher Guillaume Le Prat in the early 1930, he offered her a really good camera, and she started photography. Thanks to her dawning talent andContinue reading “20 Amazing Portraits of French Actresses Taken During the 1950s and 1960s”
20 Behind-the-Scenes Photos from the Making Film ‘Giant’ in Marfa, Texas in 1955
Giant is a 1956 American epic Western drama film, directed by George Stevens from a screenplay adapted by Fred Guiol and Ivan Moffat from Edna Ferber’s 1952 novel. The film stars Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson and James Dean and features Carroll Baker, Jane Withers, Chill Wills, Mercedes McCambridge, Dennis Hopper, Sal Mineo, Rod Taylor, ElsaContinue reading “20 Behind-the-Scenes Photos from the Making Film ‘Giant’ in Marfa, Texas in 1955”
