The Hutchinson Family Singers took 19th-century America by storm. Their fame rivaled and even outshone the stars of today. Through their performances in front of interracial audiences, they also changed hearts and minds about some of the big political issues of the day, like slavery and womens’ rights. They are considered by many to beContinue reading “19th Century Rock Stars: Early Photos of the Hutchinson Family Singers From the 1840s”
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35 Gorgeous Photos of American Actress Hazel Brooks in the 1940s
Born 1924 in Cape Town, South Africa, American actress Hazel Brooks was the daughter of a sea captain. Her father died when she was three years old, and she moved with her mother to Brooklyn, New York. She became a model for Harry Conover when she was 16. A talent scout picked Brooks and fiveContinue reading “35 Gorgeous Photos of American Actress Hazel Brooks in the 1940s”
25 Amazing Photos That Show Hat Styles For Men From the 1840s to the 1860s
The formal top hat is the most iconic hat for Victorian-era gentlemen. Top hat height and shape changed over the years, from the tall and narrow stove pipe Lincoln top hat to the short and curvy late Victorian straw top hat. The round-top bowler or derby hat was another common hat for gentlemen. Country folk,Continue reading “25 Amazing Photos That Show Hat Styles For Men From the 1840s to the 1860s”
Harold Lloyd: One of the Most Influential Film Comedians of the Silent Film Era
Born 1893 in Burchard, Nebraska, American actor, comedian, and stunt performer Harold Lloyd had his first role as a Yaqui Indian in the production of The Old Monk’s Tale (1913). At the age of 20, he moved to Los Angeles, and took up roles in several Keystone Film Company comedies. Lloyd made nearly 200 comedyContinue reading “Harold Lloyd: One of the Most Influential Film Comedians of the Silent Film Era”
Greta Looking Not So Promising as a Teenager, Here Are Some Rarely Seen Childhood Photographs of Greta Garbo
On September 18, 1905 a baby girl was born on the Stockholm island of Södermalm. Her parents would give her the name Greta Lovisa Gustafsson. How could anyone know that the young infant would one day become the world’s most famous woman? A woman whom everyone would come to know as Garbo. Garbo was aContinue reading “Greta Looking Not So Promising as a Teenager, Here Are Some Rarely Seen Childhood Photographs of Greta Garbo”
How Many?? 20 Vintage Album Covers Prove That Gospel Groups Unable to Count Their Members
There must be something we don’t know about the way these gospel groups count their members. The term Gospel quartet refers to several different traditions of harmony singing. Its origins are varied, including 4-part hymn singing, shape note singing, barbershop quartets, jubilee songs, spirituals, and other Gospel songs. Gospel quartets sing in four-part harmony, withContinue reading “How Many?? 20 Vintage Album Covers Prove That Gospel Groups Unable to Count Their Members”
Handsome Portrait Photos of Actor Gene Raymond in the 1930s
Born 1908 in New York City, American actor Gene Raymond had his screen debut in Personal Maid (1931), another early appearance was in the multi-director If I Had a Million (1932). With his blond good looks, classic profile, and youthful exuberance, he scored in films like the classic Zoo in Budapest with Loretta Young, andContinue reading “Handsome Portrait Photos of Actor Gene Raymond in the 1930s”
40 Amazing Vintage Photos of American Actress and Singer Gale Storm in the 1940s and 1950s
Born 1922 as Josephine Owaissa Cottle in Bloomington, Texas, American actress and singer Gale Storm had a role in the radio version of Big Town. After winning the contest in 1940, Storm made several films for the RKO Radio Pictures studio, her first was Tom Brown’s School Days. In 1941, she sang in several soundies,Continue reading “40 Amazing Vintage Photos of American Actress and Singer Gale Storm in the 1940s and 1950s”
15 Glamorous Photos of the 1st Academy Awards Ceremony in 1929
The 1st Academy Awards ceremony, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), honored the best films of 1927 and 1928 and took place on May 16, 1929, at a private dinner held at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in Los Angeles, California. AMPAS president Douglas Fairbanks hosted the show. Tickets cost $5Continue reading “15 Glamorous Photos of the 1st Academy Awards Ceremony in 1929”
Stunning Fashion Photography by Serge Balkin in the 1940s
Born 1905, Serge Balkin was a celebrated photographer during his twenty-plus year career at Condé Nast Publications. An undeterred workhorse, Balkin’s images ran in Vogue, Glamour, and House & Garden. He used both black & white and color film to capture urban street scenes, celebrity portraits, fashion spreads, and home interiors, all with a senseContinue reading “Stunning Fashion Photography by Serge Balkin in the 1940s”
