In 1928, renowned actress Julia Faye published a “Guide to Good Posture For Flappers” and it is blowing our minds. The dictionary defines a flapper as – “A young woman, especially one in the 1920s, who showed disdain for conventional dress and behavior.” That is, conventional in the 1920s. The style came around after theContinue reading “How to Dress Like a Flapper: A 1920s Guide to Good Posture With Julia Faye”
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Intimate Snapshots of the Kennedy Family From Nanny Maud Shaw From the 1960s
These photos were owned by the Kennedys nanny, Maud Shaw, who retired from her position in 1965. Shaw was the nanny to Caroline and John Kennedy for seven years, a period which included the administration of President John F. Kennedy. The photos are part of Shaw’s personal collection of Kennedy mementos. They feature a varietyContinue reading “Intimate Snapshots of the Kennedy Family From Nanny Maud Shaw From the 1960s”
Vintage Photos of Male Rock Stars Wearing Sky-High Boots and Platform Shoes in the 1970s
Though a lot of people associate men’s heels exclusively with the disco era, they had actually gained popularity with the mainstream long before John Travolta ever set a hustling foot on a lighted floor. In fact, the heels of Tony Manero’s boogie shoes were actually low compared to some of the men’s styles that cameContinue reading “Vintage Photos of Male Rock Stars Wearing Sky-High Boots and Platform Shoes in the 1970s”
One of Marilyn’s Very First Movies: 12 Rare Photos of Marilyn Monroe in ‘Dangerous Years’ (1947)
Dangerous Years is a 1947 American drama film produced by Sol M. Wurtzel, directed by Arthur Pierson. Marilyn Monroe makes her first on screen appearance as Evie, the waitress in the restaurant scene. Actually, her voice previously appeared in the film The Shocking Miss Pilgrim, which was released months earlier, as an uncredited voice asContinue reading “One of Marilyn’s Very First Movies: 12 Rare Photos of Marilyn Monroe in ‘Dangerous Years’ (1947)”
50 Amazing Vintage Photos From the 1940s Volume 6
Amazing Vintage Photos of Barbra Streisand Early in Her Career in 1966
Barbra Streisand has been such a force on the entertainment scene for so long (her 1963 debut album, recorded when she was just 20, won an Album of the Year Grammy) that a glimpse back at her first years in show business offers fascinating insights into her evolution as a performer, and a person. InContinue reading “Amazing Vintage Photos of Barbra Streisand Early in Her Career in 1966”
The Amazing Story of a Black German Soldier During World War 1
A group that is rarely talked about in regards to German history and it’s dealings with people from different continents are the Africans. Most know the Askari, who fought with von Lettow-Vorbeck in the First World War. Yet rarely any know of those that actually traveled to Germany and lived most or even all ofContinue reading “The Amazing Story of a Black German Soldier During World War 1”
Fantastic Photos of Annette Funicello at Disneyland in the 1950s
Born in Utica, New York, American actress and singer Annette Joanne Funicello began her professional career as a child performer at the age of twelve, and rose to prominence as one of the most popular Mouseketeers on the original Mickey Mouse Club. As a teenager, Funicello transitioned to a successful career as a singer withContinue reading “Fantastic Photos of Annette Funicello at Disneyland in the 1950s”
31 Wonderful Vintage Photos of Mary Tyler Moore During the 1960s & 1970s
Born in Brooklyn Heights in 1936, Mary Tyler Moore initially became known for being the face of Hotpoint washing machines dancing as Happy Hotpoint while wearing an elf costume that showed off her legs during the TV series The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet. Her voice and legs also appeared regularly (literally only her voiceContinue reading “31 Wonderful Vintage Photos of Mary Tyler Moore During the 1960s & 1970s”
Photos of Michael Jackson First Met QUEEN in Los Angeles, July 1980
Michael Jackson and Freddie Mercury admired each others work. At the start of Queen’s ‘Greatest Flix’ VHS video (1981), it states that Freddie Mercury’s favorite group was the Jacksons. Michael Jackson was the lead singer of this group while his brothers provided backing vocals and instrumental accompaniment. Jackson on the other hand went to seeContinue reading “Photos of Michael Jackson First Met QUEEN in Los Angeles, July 1980”
