Born 1944 as Dietlinde Zechner in Bad Polzin, Germany, German-Austrian model and actress Susan Denberg was a chorus dancer and 1966 Playboy playmate, who made a brief brush with an acting career in the late 1960s. In addition, she did stage and dancing in London and Las Vegas. Denberg’s best known acting role was inContinue reading “Classic Blonde Bombshell: 40 Glamorous Photos of Susan Denberg in the 1960s”
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Style in the Jazz Age: 20 Vintage Photos Showing Beautiful Women’s Fashions in the Roaring Twenties
The Jazz Age was a period in the 1920s and 1930s in which jazz music and dance styles rapidly gained nationwide popularity in the United States. The Jazz Age’s cultural repercussions were primarily felt in the United States, the birthplace of jazz. Originating in New Orleans as mainly sourced from the culture of the diaspora,Continue reading “Style in the Jazz Age: 20 Vintage Photos Showing Beautiful Women’s Fashions in the Roaring Twenties”
25 Stunning Photos of Victorian Women From the Late 19th Century
The fashion of the 19th century is renowned for its corsets, bonnets, top hats, bustles and petticoats. Women’s fashion during the Victorian period was largely dominated by full skirts, which gradually moved to the back of the silhouette. However, towards the end of the period, the less restrictive Aesthetic style began to emerge. Take aContinue reading “25 Stunning Photos of Victorian Women From the Late 19th Century”
45 Beautiful Photos of Shirley MacLaine in the 1950s and 1960s
Shirley MacLaine (born Shirley MacLean Beaty, April 24, 1934) is an American actress, singer, author, activist, and former dancer. In a career which spans seven decades, she is known for her portrayals of quirky, headstrong, eccentric women. MacLaine is the recipient of numerous accolades including an Academy Award, two British Academy Film Awards, five GoldenContinue reading “45 Beautiful Photos of Shirley MacLaine in the 1950s and 1960s”
29 Vintage Photos of Sam Cooke, “The King of Soul”, in the 1950s and 1960s
Samuel Cook (January 22, 1931 – December 11, 1964), known professionally as Sam Cooke, was an American singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur. Considered to be a pioneer and one of the most influential soul artists of all time, Cooke is commonly referred to as the “King of Soul” for his distinctive vocals, notable contributions to theContinue reading “29 Vintage Photos of Sam Cooke, “The King of Soul”, in the 1950s and 1960s”
61 Extraordinary Photos Showing Men’s Fashion in the 1940s
40 Stunning Photos of Singer Minnie Riperton During the 1960s and 1970s
Minnie Julia Riperton Rudolph (November 8, 1947 – July 12, 1979) was an American singer-songwriter best known for her 1975 single “Lovin’ You” and her four octave D3 to F#7 coloratura soprano range. She is also widely known for her use of the whistle register and has been referred to by the media as theContinue reading “40 Stunning Photos of Singer Minnie Riperton During the 1960s and 1970s”
51 Incredible Photos Showing the Best Of Old School Cool
50 Beautiful Photos of Actress Mary Carlisle in the 1930s
Mary Carlisle (born Gwendolyn Witter; February 3, 1914 – August 1, 2018) was an American actress, singer, and dancer, she was best known for her roles as a wholesome ingénue in numerous 1930s musical-comedy films. She was the standard prototype of the porcelain-pretty collegiate and starry-eyed romantic interest in a host of Depression-era films andContinue reading “50 Beautiful Photos of Actress Mary Carlisle in the 1930s”
