Throughout her life Vivien Leigh was considered by most as one of the most beautiful actresses of her day, and for that matter any other day. It was George Cukor, the original director of Gone With the Wind, who said Vivien Leigh was the “consumate actress, hampered by beauty.” When she was once asked, however,Continue reading “36 Stunning Photos of Actress Vivien Leigh From the 1930s to the 1960s”
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54 Stunning Photos of American Actress Yvette Mimieux during the 1960s
Yvette Mimieux was born on January 8, 1942 in Hollywood, California, USA as Yvette Carmen Mimieux. She is an actress and writer, known for The Time Machine (1960), Where the Boys Are (1960), The Black Hole (1979) and Dark of the Sun (1968). She has been married to Howard Ruby since December 20, 1986. SheContinue reading “54 Stunning Photos of American Actress Yvette Mimieux during the 1960s”
42 Incredible Photos of Young Couples in the 1950s
25 Wonderful Photos of a Young Charlie Chaplin
Comedian Charlie Chaplin is iconic for several reasons, one of the most obvious being his trademark mustache. His whole look is actually the result of quiet calculations, beginning from when his boss at Keystone Studios said he looked too young to be a comedic actor at age 24. “I wanted everything to be a contradiction:Continue reading “25 Wonderful Photos of a Young Charlie Chaplin”
45 Stunning Photos of Actress Mara Corday in the 1950s
The actress was born Marilyn Watts in Santa Monica, California, 17 years before she put her foot on the bottom step of the show biz ladder, dancing in the back row of the chorus in “Earl Carroll’s Revue” at the famed showman’s theater-restaurant in Hollywood. Modeling for photographers led to wider exposure and ultimately toContinue reading “45 Stunning Photos of Actress Mara Corday in the 1950s”
Behind the Scenes Photos of Marilyn Monroe’s ‘Red Dress Sitting’ Series, January 1957
Milton Greene photographed Marilyn Monroe in this series, appropriately titled “The Red Dress Sitting” for Life Magazine in January 1957, after Marilyn had returned from her honeymoon in Jamaica with Arthur Miller. This series produced several memorable images, displaying the playful eroticism that was apparent in all their work together. Marilyn teases with her hairContinue reading “Behind the Scenes Photos of Marilyn Monroe’s ‘Red Dress Sitting’ Series, January 1957”
27 Vintage Photos of Actor Sal Mineo during the 1950s
Classic Blonde Bombshell: 40 Glamorous Photos of Susan Denberg in the 1960s
Born 1944 as Dietlinde Zechner in Bad Polzin, Germany, German-Austrian model and actress Susan Denberg was a chorus dancer and 1966 Playboy playmate, who made a brief brush with an acting career in the late 1960s. In addition, she did stage and dancing in London and Las Vegas. Denberg’s best known acting role was inContinue reading “Classic Blonde Bombshell: 40 Glamorous Photos of Susan Denberg in the 1960s”
45 Beautiful Photos of Shirley MacLaine in the 1950s and 1960s
Shirley MacLaine (born Shirley MacLean Beaty, April 24, 1934) is an American actress, singer, author, activist, and former dancer. In a career which spans seven decades, she is known for her portrayals of quirky, headstrong, eccentric women. MacLaine is the recipient of numerous accolades including an Academy Award, two British Academy Film Awards, five GoldenContinue reading “45 Beautiful Photos of Shirley MacLaine in the 1950s and 1960s”
29 Vintage Photos of Sam Cooke, “The King of Soul”, in the 1950s and 1960s
Samuel Cook (January 22, 1931 – December 11, 1964), known professionally as Sam Cooke, was an American singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur. Considered to be a pioneer and one of the most influential soul artists of all time, Cooke is commonly referred to as the “King of Soul” for his distinctive vocals, notable contributions to theContinue reading “29 Vintage Photos of Sam Cooke, “The King of Soul”, in the 1950s and 1960s”
