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62 Gorgeous Portrait Photos of Girls of the Ziegfeld Follies from the 1920s

The Ziegfeld Follies was a series of elaborate theatrical revue productions on Broadway in New York City from 1907 to 1931, with renewals in 1934 and 1936. They became a radio program in 1932 and 1936 as The Ziegfeld Follies of the Air. Founding and history Inspired by the Folies Bergère of Paris, the ZiegfeldContinue reading “62 Gorgeous Portrait Photos of Girls of the Ziegfeld Follies from the 1920s”

46 Amazing Photos Showing Women Wearing Sunglasses in the 1960s

Sunglasses were used in the 12th century or possible earlier in China. But in the early 1900s, the use of sunglasses become more widespread, especially among Hollywood movie stars. Inexpensive mass-production of sunglasses started in 1929 when Sam Foster introduced them to America. Foster sold his sunglasses on the beaches of Atlantic City, New JerseyContinue reading “46 Amazing Photos Showing Women Wearing Sunglasses in the 1960s”

Beautiful Retro Photos of Actress Shirley MacLaine During the 1960s & 1970s

Shirley MacLaine is an American actress and dancer known for her deft portrayals of charmingly eccentric characters and for her interest in mysticism and reincarnation. At the age of three, she began studying ballet, and, after graduating from high school, she moved to New York City, where she worked as a dancer and model. AroundContinue reading “Beautiful Retro Photos of Actress Shirley MacLaine During the 1960s & 1970s”