In 1945, comprising singer Dean Martin met a young comic named Jerry Lewis at the Glass Hat Club in New York, where both men were performing. Martin and Lewis debuted at Atlantic City’s 500 Club on July 25, 1946, when Lewis suggested to the club owner that Martin would be a good replacement for theContinue reading “Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis: 39 Amazing Photographs of the Comedy Duo in the 1940s and 1950s”
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27 Amazing Mugshots of Men and Women From Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1915
(Photos via Mark Michaelson)
34 Vintage Photos of Couples During the 1920s
30 Wonderful Vintage Portrait Photos of the Dare Sisters, Phyllis and Zena, From the Early 20th Century
Two of the most stunning and popular actresses of Edwardian England were the sisters Dare, Phyllis (1890–1975) and Zena (1887–1975), who for decades delighted audiences in London’s West End and on tour. At the height of their fame, their likenesses graced hundreds of picture postcards, which were sold across the country. As a boy, theContinue reading “30 Wonderful Vintage Portrait Photos of the Dare Sisters, Phyllis and Zena, From the Early 20th Century”
Cléo de Mérode: The Glamorous Dancer and Model of the Belle Époque
Born 1875 in Paris, French dancer and model Cléo de Mérode was sent to study dance the age of eight, and made her professional debut at age eleven. Mérode became renowned for her glamour even more than for her dancing skills. A particular new hairstyle she chose to wear became the talk of Parisian womenContinue reading “Cléo de Mérode: The Glamorous Dancer and Model of the Belle Époque”
38 Stunning Photos of Beautiful Ladies From the Edwardian Era
Bonnie and Clyde: 25 Amazing Photographs of the Most Famous Gangster Couple in the Early 1930s
Bonnie Elizabeth Parker (October 1, 1910 – May 23, 1934) and Clyde Champion Barrow (March 24, 1909 – May 23, 1934) were an American criminal couple who traveled the Central United States with their gang during the Great Depression, known for their bank robberies, although they preferred to rob small stores or rural gas stations.Continue reading “Bonnie and Clyde: 25 Amazing Photographs of the Most Famous Gangster Couple in the Early 1930s”
49 Vintage Photos of Burt Reynolds From the 1970s & 1980s
Burton Leon Reynolds Jr. (February 11, 1936 – September 6, 2018) was an American actor, director, and producer of film and television, considered a sex symbol and icon of American popular culture. Reynolds first rose to prominence when he starred in several different television series such as Gunsmoke (1962–1965), Hawk (1966), and Dan August (1970–1971).Continue reading “49 Vintage Photos of Burt Reynolds From the 1970s & 1980s”
