Not unlike its Western “great power” counterparts, 1960s France was a time of economic gains and social upheaval. Under the presidency of Charles de Gaulle, the country rebuilt itself from the destruction wrought by World War II, becoming more prosperous and less reliant on countries like the United States along the way. Paris is theContinue reading “21 Fantastic Photographs Showing Scenes of Paris in the 1950s and 1960s”
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31 Photos of Marlon Brando as Mark Antony in ‘Julius Caesar’ in 1953
Julius Caesar is a 1953 epic adaptation of the play by Shakespeare, directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz, produced by John Houseman by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. The film’s cast was a large ensemble of Oscar winners and nominees include Marlon Brando, Greer Garson, Edmond O’Brien, John Gielgud, James Mason, Louis Calhern and Deborah Kerr. It received numerous favourableContinue reading “31 Photos of Marlon Brando as Mark Antony in ‘Julius Caesar’ in 1953”
50 Gorgeous Photos of Jayne Mansfield During the 1950s and 1960s
Jayne Mansfield (born Vera Jayne Palmer; April 19, 1933 – June 29, 1967) was an American actress, singer, nightclub entertainer, and Playboy Playmate. A sex symbol of the 1950s and early 1960s while under contract at 20th Century Fox, Mansfield was known for her well-publicized personal life and publicity stunts. Her film career was short-lived,Continue reading “50 Gorgeous Photos of Jayne Mansfield During the 1950s and 1960s”
18 Vintage Photos of Life in Havana, Cuba From the 1930s to the 1950s
Havana is the capital and largest city of Cuba. The heart of the La Habana province, Havana is the country’s main port and leading commercial center. The city has a population of 2.1 million inhabitants, and it spans a total of 781.58 km2 (301.77 sq mi) – making it the largest city by area, theContinue reading “18 Vintage Photos of Life in Havana, Cuba From the 1930s to the 1950s”
15 Vintage Photos of Famous Musicians at Play
33 Vintage Photos Showing Life of Bali, Indonesia in the Early 1950s
Bali is a province of Indonesia and the westernmost of the Lesser Sunda Islands. East of Java and west of Lombok, the province includes the island of Bali and a few smaller neighbouring islands, notably Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan, and Nusa Ceningan. The provincial capital, Denpasar, is the most populous city in the Lesser SundaContinue reading “33 Vintage Photos Showing Life of Bali, Indonesia in the Early 1950s”
34 Vintage Photos of Women Archers From the Mid-20th Century
32 Glamorous Photos of Wedding Dresses Worn By Famous Beauties in the 1950s
The 1950s was the boom period of dresses and gowns, and wedding dresses in this period were no exception! Tea length wedding gowns and Rockabilly swing dresses, tulle ballgowns, and elegant lace long sleeve dresses are only a few of the 1950s wedding dresses that are popular again today. Elizabeth Taylor, Brigitte Bardot, Audrey Hepburn,Continue reading “32 Glamorous Photos of Wedding Dresses Worn By Famous Beauties in the 1950s”
28 Fabulous Fashion Photographs From Vogue Taken Between the 1940s and 1950s
American photographer Clifford Coffin (1913-1972) is considered by many who knew him as the greatest of Vogue’s “lost” photographers – an artist far ahead of his time. His innovative and intriguing fashion photographs of the 1940s and 1950s for such renowned magazines as Glamour, Vogue and Jardin des Modes in New York, London and ParisContinue reading “28 Fabulous Fashion Photographs From Vogue Taken Between the 1940s and 1950s”
42 Wonderful Color Photos Showing Life in Sweden During the Late 1950s
Björn Allard (1923-2006) was employed as a photographer at the Swedish National Heritage Board in the 1950s and 1960s. He took part in archaeological surveys and excavations to contribute documentary photographs. Since he held an academic degree in Nordic and comparative archeology, he was certainly well suited for the work. An important part of BjörnContinue reading “42 Wonderful Color Photos Showing Life in Sweden During the Late 1950s”
