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31 Vintage Photos of Silent Screen Actress Jeanette Loff during the 1920s and 1930s

Another beautiful actress from the silent screen who came to a tragic end. Jeanette Loff is definitely someone worth remembering not only for her beautiful face, but for her many talents. Her life came to a tragic end when she was just thirty-five years old. “I don’t think there is much of a story inContinue reading “31 Vintage Photos of Silent Screen Actress Jeanette Loff during the 1920s and 1930s”

15 Vintage Photographs of Janis Joplin at the Chelsea Hotel in New York City, June 1970

Photographer whose work vividly expressed the essence of creative personalities ranging from Janis Joplin to Arthur Miller. Like that of many photographers, David Gahr’s work was better known than his name. He was among the first photographers to specialize in taking pictures of popular musicians and, more specifically, to think them worthy of being photographed.Continue reading “15 Vintage Photographs of Janis Joplin at the Chelsea Hotel in New York City, June 1970”

30 Amazing Photos of London Street Children From the Early 1900s

Around 1900, photographer Horace Warner took a series of portraits of some of the poorest people in London – creating relaxed, intimate images that gave dignity to his subjects and producing great photography that is without comparison in his era.

35 Beautiful Color Photographs of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz in the 1950s

Model and comedienne Lucille Ball, 28, met Cuban bandleader Desi Arnaz, 23, in 1940 while filming Too Many Girls. They fell for one another instantly and eloped later that year. From the start, friends say Lucy doted on Desi, eager to make him happy. If he wanted something, she’d get it. If they sat downContinue reading “35 Beautiful Color Photographs of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz in the 1950s”

44 Remarkable Photographs of James Dean in 1955

When Dennis Stock attended a screening of James Dean’s first film, East of Eden, he knew he wanted to photograph him. He sensed that this charismatic young actor would soon join Marlon Brando and Paul Newman as one of the major film stars of his generation. Stock, who had met Dean at a Hollywood partyContinue reading “44 Remarkable Photographs of James Dean in 1955”

40 Gorgeous Vintage Photographs of Actress Joan Blondell During the 1930s & 1940s

Few actresses, save maybe Miriam Hopkins or Kay Francis, are more closely associated with the era of pre-Code Hollywood than playful but tough-as-nails Joan Blondell. She was born Rose Joan Blondell in New York City in 1906. Joan was part of a vaudeville family and spent most of her young life traversing the country andContinue reading “40 Gorgeous Vintage Photographs of Actress Joan Blondell During the 1930s & 1940s”