Greta Garbo was born Greta Lovisa Gustafsson on September 18, 1905, in Stockholm, Sweden, to Anna Lovisa (Johansdotter), who worked at a jam factory, and Karl Alfred Gustafsson, a laborer. She was fourteen when her father died, which left the family destitute. Greta was forced to leave school and go to work in a departmentContinue reading “48 Fabulous Vintage Photos of Actress Greta Garbo From the 1920s to the 1940s”
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35 Fabulous Photos of Famous People Hanging Out Together Volume 3
54 Beautiful Photos of Grace Kelly in the Early 1950s
Grace Patricia Kelly (November 12, 1929 – September 14, 1982) was an American actress who, after starring in several significant films in the early to mid-1950s, became Princess of Monaco by marrying Prince Rainier III in April 1956. After graduating from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in 1949, Kelly began appearing in New YorkContinue reading “54 Beautiful Photos of Grace Kelly in the Early 1950s”
48 Stunning Photos of Actress Greta Thyssen in the 1950s and 1960s
Born 1927 in Hareskovby, Danish film actress and former model Greta Thyssen arrived in the United States after winning the Miss Denmark crown in 1952. She attempted to follow in the footsteps of the reigning blonde sex symbols Marilyn Monroe and Jayne Mansfield by forging a movie career. She was Monroe’s double in Bus Stop,Continue reading “48 Stunning Photos of Actress Greta Thyssen in the 1950s and 1960s”
54 Colorized Photos of Hollywood Actors From Between the 1920s and 1960s
(Photos colorized by oneredsf1 on Flickr)
68 Wonderful Photos of Ingrid Bergman From the 1930s to the 1960s
Ingrid Bergman (29 August 1915 – 29 August 1982) was a Swedish actress who starred in a variety of European and American films, television movies, and plays. With a career spanning five decades, she is often regarded as one of the most influential screen figures in cinematic history. She won numerous accolades, including three AcademyContinue reading “68 Wonderful Photos of Ingrid Bergman From the 1930s to the 1960s”
28 Amazing Photos Showing Dizzy Gillespie’s Cheeks Inflating While Playing the Trumpet
If you’re a jazz aficionado, you know the sound. If you’re everyone else, you know the face. John Birks “Dizzy” Gillespie was a jazz legend, a band leader and performer, famous for his contributions to jazz and for the contortions of his face while playing the trumpet. If you’ve never seen Gillespie play, images ofContinue reading “28 Amazing Photos Showing Dizzy Gillespie’s Cheeks Inflating While Playing the Trumpet”
35 Fabulous Photos of Famous People Hanging Out Together Volume 2
30 Vintage Photos of Actress Jamie Lee Curtis From the Late 1970s to the 1980s
Pictures of young Jamie Lee Curtis peek into the early days of the American actress and author who first made headway in her acting career in the 1978 horror film Halloween. In the years since, Curtis has become a household name, not to mention one of the best American actresses working today. But before allContinue reading “30 Vintage Photos of Actress Jamie Lee Curtis From the Late 1970s to the 1980s”
23 Vintage Photos From David Bowie’s Childhood
David Robert Jones OAL (8 January 1947 – 10 January 2016), known professionally as David Bowie, was an English singer-songwriter and actor. A leading figure in the music industry, Bowie is regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. He was acclaimed by critics and musicians, particularly for his innovative workContinue reading “23 Vintage Photos From David Bowie’s Childhood”
