Born 1899 in Chicago, American actress and producer Gloria Swanson made her film debut in 1914 as an extra in The Song of Soul for Essanay. She reportedly asked to be in the movie just for fun. In 1916, Swanson moved to California to appear in Mack Sennett’s Keystone comedies opposite Bobby Vernon. With theirContinue reading “45 Stunning Photos of Actress Gloria Swanson During the 1920s and 1930s”
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16 Fantastic Photos of Grace Slick With Janis Joplin in the Late 1960s
42 Charming Photos of Couples From The 1950s
Mugshots of Civil Rights Activist Freedom Riders in Jackson, Mississippi During the Summer of 1961
Extraordinary courage stepped up to bigotry in America during the summer of 1961. The acts of bravery came not from soldiers in battle or politicians taking a stand. No, in this case, the valor came from everyday Americans – civilians concerned about the state of their country. Eventually, there would be hundreds of them, actingContinue reading “Mugshots of Civil Rights Activist Freedom Riders in Jackson, Mississippi During the Summer of 1961”
28 Classic Pin-Up Girls and the Women Who Inspired Them
51 Adorable Photos of Children and their Dogs from the Victorian Era
37 Wonderful Photos Showing Celebrities on Their Wedding Days
60 Beautiful Photographs of Actress Carole Lombard during the 1930s
Carole Lombard (born Jane Alice Peters; October 6, 1908 – January 16, 1942) was an American actress, particularly noted for her energetic, often off-beat roles in screwball comedies. In 1999, the American Film Institute ranked Lombard 23rd on its list of the greatest female stars of Classic Hollywood Cinema. Lombard was born into a wealthyContinue reading “60 Beautiful Photographs of Actress Carole Lombard during the 1930s”
30 Wonderful Vintage Photos of 1970s Duo Captain & Tennille
Captain & Tennille were American recording artists whose primary success occurred in the 1970s. The husband-and-wife team were “Captain” Daryl Dragon (August 27, 1942 – January 2, 2019) and Toni Tennille (born May 8, 1940). They have five albums certified gold or platinum and scored numerous hits on the US singles charts, the most enduringContinue reading “30 Wonderful Vintage Photos of 1970s Duo Captain & Tennille”
39 Vintage Photos of Actor Burt Lancaster in the 1940s and 1950s
Born 1913 in Manhattan, New York, American actor and producer Burt Lancaster was initially known for playing “tough guys”, he went on to achieve success with more complex and challenging roles. Lancaster was nominated four times for Academy Awards, and won once for his work in Elmer Gantry in 1960. He also won a GoldenContinue reading “39 Vintage Photos of Actor Burt Lancaster in the 1940s and 1950s”
