One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975) is one of the greatest American films of all time – a $4.4 million dollar effort directed by Czech Milos Forman. Its allegorical theme is set in the world of an authentic mental hospital (Oregon State Hospital in Salem, Oregon), a place of rebellion exhibited by a energetic,Continue reading “Amazing Behind the Scenes Photos From ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’ (1975)”
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49 Stunning Vintage Photos of Actress Myrna Loy During the 1930s & 1940s
Myrna Loy, born Myrna Adele Williams on August 2, 1905 in Helena, Montana, was only thirteen when her father died of influenza in 1918. Her family subsequently moved to Los Angeles and already learning to dance it wasn’t long before she also took up acting. In 1923 she started dancing at Grauman’s Egyptian Theatre andContinue reading “49 Stunning Vintage Photos of Actress Myrna Loy During the 1930s & 1940s”
48 Amazing Vintage Photos From “The Munsters” TV Series (1964–1966)
The Munsters is an American sitcom depicting the home life of a family of benign monsters. The series starred Fred Gwynne as Frankenstein’s monster and head-of-the-household Herman Munster; Yvonne De Carlo as his wife Lily; Al Lewis as Lily’s father, Grandpa, the somewhat over-the-hill vampire Count Dracula who longs for the “good old days” inContinue reading “48 Amazing Vintage Photos From “The Munsters” TV Series (1964–1966)”
38 Stunning Photos of American Movie Stars from the 1920s
44 Vintage Photos From Marilyn Monroe’s First Photo Shoot in 1946
Joseph Jasgur (1919-2009) was a photographer who photographed celebrities during the golden age of Hollywood, especially Marilyn Monroe. Marilyn Monroe a.k.a. Norma Jeane Dougherty in 1946, she stepped into Jasgur’s studio in 1946 with no money, but the ambition to become a model.Jasgur shot numerous photographs of her over the following weeks, including glamour shotsContinue reading “44 Vintage Photos From Marilyn Monroe’s First Photo Shoot in 1946”
61 Stunning Photos of Actress Lana Turner during the 1940s
Lana Turner had an acting ability that belied the “Sweater Girl” image MGM thrust upon her, and even many of her directors admitted that they knew she was capable of greatness (check out The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946)). Unfortunately, her private life sometimes overshadowed her professional accomplishments. Lana Turner was born Julia Jean MildredContinue reading “61 Stunning Photos of Actress Lana Turner during the 1940s”
47 Stunning Photos of Actress Julie Christie in the 1960s
Julie Frances Christie (born 14 April 1940) is a British actress. An icon of the “Swinging Sixties”, Christie is the recipient of numerous accolades including an Oscar, a Golden Globe, a BAFTA Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. She has appeared in six films ranked in the British Film Institute’s BFI Top 100 BritishContinue reading “47 Stunning Photos of Actress Julie Christie in the 1960s”
40 Classic Photos of Jim Morrison during the 1960s and Early 1970s
James Douglas Morrison (December 8, 1943 – July 3, 1971) was an American singer, musician, songwriter and poet, who was the lead vocalist of the rock band the Doors. Due to his wild personality, poetic lyrics, distinctive voice, unpredictable and erratic performances, and the dramatic circumstances surrounding his life and early death, Morrison is regardedContinue reading “40 Classic Photos of Jim Morrison during the 1960s and Early 1970s”
50 Stunning Photos of Jill St. John in the 1960s
Born 1940 in Los Angeles, California, American actress Jill St. John began acting on radio at age 6. She made her screen debut in December 1949, at age 9, in the first full-length made-for-TV movie, a production of A Christmas Carol. She was in the TV show Sandy Dreams in 1949. And at age 11,Continue reading “50 Stunning Photos of Jill St. John in the 1960s”
35 Wonderful Photos Showing Ike & Tina Turner During the Early Years of Their Marriage
Ike & Tina Turner were an American musical duo, active during the 1960s and early 1970s, composed of the husband-and-wife team of Ike Turner and Tina Turner. They performed live as the Ike & Tina Turner Revue, supported by Ike Turner’s rhythm and blues (R&B) and soul group, the Kings of Rhythm and backing singers,Continue reading “35 Wonderful Photos Showing Ike & Tina Turner During the Early Years of Their Marriage”
