Born 1907 in New York City, American actor Cesar Romero was active in film, radio, and television for almost 60 years. The 6’3” [190 cm] Romero routinely played “Latin lovers” in films from the 1930s until the 1950s, usually in supporting roles. In 1935, Romero played a leading role The Devil is a Woman oppositeContinue reading “Photos of Actor Cesar Romero in the 1930s and 1940s”
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A Look Back at Audrey Hepburn and Her Oscar Win in 1954
Audrey Hepburn had her first starring role in the romantic comedy Roman Holiday (1953), also her first American film. The film was a box-office success and brought Hepburn to stardom. Her critical acclaim portrayal of the European princess won Hepburn an Academy Award for Best Actress, a BAFTA Award for Best British Actress in aContinue reading “A Look Back at Audrey Hepburn and Her Oscar Win in 1954”
The Nine-Fingered Geisha: 30 Vintage Portraits of Chishō Takaoka aka Teruha From the Early 20th Century
Chishō Takaoka (April 22, 1896 – October 22, 1994) was a geisha in Shinbashi who became a Buddhist nun later in life. Her stage name was Chiyoha or Teruha, while her real name was Tatsuko Takaoka. She became famous for her radiant beauty, and for chopping off one of her fingers for her lover. SheContinue reading “The Nine-Fingered Geisha: 30 Vintage Portraits of Chishō Takaoka aka Teruha From the Early 20th Century”
25 Gorgeous Photos of Actress Barbara Payton During Her Brief Life
Born 1927 in Cloquet, Minnesota, American actress Barbara Payton first gained notice in the 1949 film noir Trapped co-starring Lloyd Bridges. After being screen-tested by James Cagney and his producer brother, William, Payton starred with Cagney in the violent noir thriller Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye in 1950. William Cagney was so smitten with Payton’s sensual appealContinue reading “25 Gorgeous Photos of Actress Barbara Payton During Her Brief Life”
Stunning Portraits of Bette Davis Taken in 1939
Ruth Elizabeth “Bette” Davis (April 5, 1908 – October 6, 1989) was an American actress with a career spanning more than 50 years and 100 acting credits. She was noted for playing unsympathetic, sardonic characters, and was famous for her performances in a range of film genres, from contemporary crime melodramas to historical films, suspenseContinue reading “Stunning Portraits of Bette Davis Taken in 1939”
35 Fabulous Photos of Ewa Aulin in the 1960s and 1970s
Born 1950 in Landskrona, Swedish actress Ewa Aulin won the title of Miss Teen Sweden in 1965 at age 15, and earned the title of Miss Teen International 1966. In 1967, at age 16, she made her feature-film debut with a supporting role in the comedy Don Giovanni in Sicilia (Don Juan in Sicily), basedContinue reading “35 Fabulous Photos of Ewa Aulin in the 1960s and 1970s”
Stunning Vintage Portraits of Veronica Lake, the Peak-a-Boo Girl of the 1940s
30 Vintage Photos of Catherine Deneuve Smoking Cigarettes
The French actor Jean-Paul Belmondo spent almost an entire film – the 1960s classic À Bout du Souffle (Breathless) – with a Gauloise dangling from his lips. Audrey Tautou portrayed the designer Coco Chanel pinning haute couture dresses while smoking. Jacques Tati was rarely without his pipe and Brigitte Bardot, Jeanne Moreau, Catherine Deneuve, GérardContinue reading “30 Vintage Photos of Catherine Deneuve Smoking Cigarettes”
35 Fabulous Photos of Actress Irish McCalla in the 1950s
Born 1928 in Pawnee City, Nebraska, American actress and artist Irish McCalla was best known as the title star of the 1950s television series Sheena, Queen of the Jungle. She co-starred with actor Chris Drake. Following the one-season Sheena, she appeared in five films from 1958 to 1962, and guest roles on the TV seriesContinue reading “35 Fabulous Photos of Actress Irish McCalla in the 1950s”
Photos of Dizzy Gillespie Taken by Carl Van Vechten in 1955
John Birks “Dizzy” Gillespie (1917 – 1993) was an American jazz trumpeter, bandleader, composer, educator and singer. He was a trumpet virtuoso and improviser, building on the virtuoso style of Roy Eldridge but adding layers of harmonic and rhythmic complexity previously unheard in jazz. His combination of musicianship, showmanship, and wit made him a leadingContinue reading “Photos of Dizzy Gillespie Taken by Carl Van Vechten in 1955”
