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50 Stunning Photos of Actress Marisa Mell from the 1960s and Early 1970s

Marisa Mell (born Marlies Theres Moitzi; 24 February 1939 – 16 May 1992) was an Austrian actress. Typecast as a femme fatale in European arthouse and genre films, she is best regarded for her performances as Eva Kant in Mario Bava’s critically re-assessed Danger: Diabolik (1968), and the dual role of Susan Dumurrier/Monica Weston inContinue reading “50 Stunning Photos of Actress Marisa Mell from the 1960s and Early 1970s”

30 Amazing Vintage Photos That Show How Americans Celebrated Christmas in the 1950s & 1960s

Christmas in the United States during the post-war years (1946–1964) reflected a period of peace, productivity, and prosperity. Americans staged sumptuous Christmases and enjoyed a variety of holiday foods unknown to previous generations. Several films, foods, toys, and television programs of the era have become American Christmas traditions. Once reliant upon Germany for its ornaments,Continue reading “30 Amazing Vintage Photos That Show How Americans Celebrated Christmas in the 1950s & 1960s”

42 Wonderful Photos of Stylish Women From the 1920s

Much has been written about 1920s fashion, and for good reason. It is easily one of the most influential, creative and unique epochs in modern fashion history. The most stunning thing you will notice about 1920s fashion is the shape of the silhouette. It is strikingly straight and flat. While most fashions accentuate the figureContinue reading “42 Wonderful Photos of Stylish Women From the 1920s”

60 Gorgeous Vintage Photos of Actress Anne Francis in the 1950s

Anne Francis (September 16, 1930 – January 2, 2011) got into show business quite early in life. She was born Ann Marvak on September 16, 1930 in Ossining, New York, the only child of Phillip Marvak, a businessman/salesman, and the former Edith Francis. A natural little beauty, she became a John Robert Powers model atContinue reading “60 Gorgeous Vintage Photos of Actress Anne Francis in the 1950s”

52 Stunning Photos of Classic Beauties Taken From the 1950s and 1960s

Born 1925 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Burt Glinn served in the United States Army between 1943 and 1946 before studying literature at Harvard University where he edited and photographed for the Harvard Crimson college newspaper. From 1949 to 1950, he worked for Life magazine before becoming a freelancer. Glinn became an associate member of Magnum inContinue reading “52 Stunning Photos of Classic Beauties Taken From the 1950s and 1960s”

46 Stunning Photos of Actress Anne Shirley From the 1920s to the Early 1940s

Manhattan-born Anne was christened Dawn Evelyeen Paris on April 17, 1918. Her father died while she was still a baby and she and her widowed mother lived a very meager New York existence at first. Beginning her career as a child actress under the stage name Dawn O’Day, Shirley adopted the name of the characterContinue reading “46 Stunning Photos of Actress Anne Shirley From the 1920s to the Early 1940s”