Born in Sweden in 1911, Lisa Fonssagrives first studies dance and settles in Paris to improve her technique before marrying fellow dancer Fernand Fonnsagrives, in 1935. Remarked by photographer Willy Maymald, in the elevator of her building, she begins modeling and moves to New York when World War II breaks out. While her husband andContinue reading “Fashion’s First Supermodel: 30 Gorgeous Photos of Lisa Fonssagrives From the 1930s to the 1950s”
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32 Vintage Photos of Houston, Texas in the 1950s
Houston is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Texas, fourth-most populous city in the United States, most populous city in the Southern United States, as well as the sixth-most populous in North America, with a population of 2,304,580 in 2020. Located in Southeast Texas near Galveston Bay and the Gulf of Mexico,Continue reading “32 Vintage Photos of Houston, Texas in the 1950s”
45 Extraordinary Black and White Photographs of London in the 1950s
London is the capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom. Standing on the River Thames in south-east England at the head of a 50-mile (80 km) estuary down to the North Sea, it has been a major settlement for two millennia. The City of London, its ancient core and financial centre, wasContinue reading “45 Extraordinary Black and White Photographs of London in the 1950s”
30 Stunning Photos of Actress Loretta Young From Between the 1930s and 1950s
Loretta Young (born Gretchen Young; January 6, 1913 – August 12, 2000) was an American actress. Starting as a child actress, she had a long and varied career in film from 1917 to 1953. She won the 1948 Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in the 1947 film The Farmer’s Daughter and receivedContinue reading “30 Stunning Photos of Actress Loretta Young From Between the 1930s and 1950s”
43 Vintage Behind the Scenes Photos of Elizabeth Taylor, James Dean & Rock Hudson on the set of ‘Giant’, 1956
45 Beautiful Photos of Lovely Women From the 1950s and 1960s
31 Beautiful Photos Showing Women’s Fashion during the 1950s
35 Beautiful Color Photographs of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz in the 1950s
Model and comedienne Lucille Ball, 28, met Cuban bandleader Desi Arnaz, 23, in 1940 while filming Too Many Girls. They fell for one another instantly and eloped later that year. From the start, friends say Lucy doted on Desi, eager to make him happy. If he wanted something, she’d get it. If they sat downContinue reading “35 Beautiful Color Photographs of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz in the 1950s”
44 Remarkable Photographs of James Dean in 1955
When Dennis Stock attended a screening of James Dean’s first film, East of Eden, he knew he wanted to photograph him. He sensed that this charismatic young actor would soon join Marlon Brando and Paul Newman as one of the major film stars of his generation. Stock, who had met Dean at a Hollywood partyContinue reading “44 Remarkable Photographs of James Dean in 1955”
