What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? is a 1962 psychological thriller-horror film based on the novel of the same title by Henry Farrell, produced and directed by Robert Aldrich and starring two longtime rival actresses Bette Davis and Joan Crawford. The film was an unexpected box office success and received widespread critical acclaim upon itsContinue reading “31 Magnificent Photos of Bette Davis and Joan Crawford in the 1962 Film ‘What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?’”
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38 Stunning Photos of Actress Vivi Bach in the 1960s
Born 1939 in Copenhagen, Danish singer, actress and icon Vivi Bach appeared in 48 films between 1958 and 1974; notably known for Holiday in St. Tropez (1964), Soldaterkammerater rykker ud (1959) and Das Rätsel der roten Quaste (1963). Bach was nicknamed “the first Danish teenager of Denmark” and “the Danish Brigitte Bardot”. She died inContinue reading “38 Stunning Photos of Actress Vivi Bach in the 1960s”
28 Vintage Photographs of Female Viet Cong Soldiers in the Vietnam War
The Vietnam War still remains controversial and people on both sides suffered immense losses and clearly at least some of these pics are staged, but regardless of your feeling on the issue, these pictures provide a historical reminder of the strength of the women who fought alongside their male counterparts but are often not acknowledgedContinue reading “28 Vintage Photographs of Female Viet Cong Soldiers in the Vietnam War”
55 Wonderful Vintage Photos of the 1964 New York World’s Fair
The 1964/1965 New York World’s Fair held over 140 pavilions, 110 restaurants, for 80 nations (hosted by 37), 24 US states, and over 45 corporations to build exhibits or attractions at Flushing Meadows Park in Queens, NY with numerous pools or fountains, and an amusement park with rides near the lake. Ran for two six-monthContinue reading “55 Wonderful Vintage Photos of the 1964 New York World’s Fair”
24 Rare Portraits of Yoko Ono in the Early 1960s, Before She Married John Lennon
Yoko Ono is a multimedia artist who became known worldwide in the 1960s when she married Beatles front man John Lennon. Ono first met John Lennon of the Beatles on November 9, 1966, when he visited a preview of her exhibition at the Indica Gallery in London, England. Lennon was taken with the positive, interactiveContinue reading “24 Rare Portraits of Yoko Ono in the Early 1960s, Before She Married John Lennon”
23 Fascinating Color Photos of Young New Yorkers in the 1960s
These color vintage photos show fascinating fashion styles of young people on streets in New York during the 1960s.
46 Amazing Photos Showing Women Wearing Sunglasses in the 1960s
Sunglasses were used in the 12th century or possible earlier in China. But in the early 1900s, the use of sunglasses become more widespread, especially among Hollywood movie stars. Inexpensive mass-production of sunglasses started in 1929 when Sam Foster introduced them to America. Foster sold his sunglasses on the beaches of Atlantic City, New JerseyContinue reading “46 Amazing Photos Showing Women Wearing Sunglasses in the 1960s”
25 Amazing Photos Showing Life in Watts a Year After the 1965 Riots
The August 1965 Watts Riots (or Watts Rebellion, depending on one’s perspective and politics), were among the bloodiest, costliest and — in the five decades since they erupted — most analyzed uprisings of the notoriously unsettled mid-1960s. Ostensibly sparked by an aggressive traffic stop of a black motorist by white cops — but, in fact,Continue reading “25 Amazing Photos Showing Life in Watts a Year After the 1965 Riots”
44 Photos Showing People With Their Travel Trailers in America during the 1950s and 1960s
20 of the Coolest Vintage Surf Wagons
Everyone loves vintage American cars from the 1950s and ’60s. It was a time when wheel arches were low-slung, headlights popped like frog’s eyes and chrome was splashed around as if it was going out of fashion. In a sense it was – cars certainly aren’t built that way any more. But that just makesContinue reading “20 of the Coolest Vintage Surf Wagons”
