British postcard in the Picturegoer Series, London, no. W. 653. Photo: J. Arthur Rank Organisation Ltd. Publicity still for The Red Shoes (Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger, 1948). Red headed Moira Shearer (1926–2006) was a luminous star of the British ballet. She became an international film idol with her unforgettable debut Read More →
German postcard by Kolibri-Verlag. Photo: 20th Century-Fox. Publicity still for Forever Amber (Otto Preminger, 1947). American film actress Linda Darnell (1923-1965) progressed from modeling as a child to acting in theatre and film as an adolescent. The ravishing beauty appeared in supporting roles in big-budget films for 20th Century Fox Read More →
German postcard by Ross Verlag, no. 5214/2. Photo: publicity still for Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall (Marshall Neilan, 1924). Mary Pickford (1892-1972) was a legendary silent film actress and was known as ‘America’s sweetheart.’ She was a founder of United Artists and helped establish the Academy. Mary Pickford was born Read More →
Belgian collectors card by Kwatta, Bois-d’Haine, no. C. 335. Photo: MGM. Publicity still for My Man and I (William A. Wellman, 1952). American actress Shelley Winters (1920-2006) appeared in dozens of films, as well as on stage and television. She was a major film presence for six decades, and turned Read More →
German postcard by Ross Verlag, no. 839/4. Photo: Terra Film A.G., Berlin. Publicity still for Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall (Marshall Neilan, 1924). Mary Pickford (1892-1972) was a legendary silent film actress and was known as ‘America’s sweetheart.’ She was a founder of United Artists and helped establish the Academy. Read More →
British postcard, no. 396. American singer, dancer, and film/television actress Jane Wyman (1917-2007) began her film career in 1932 and her work in television lasted into 1993. She was considered a prolific performer for two decades. She received an Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in Johnny Belinda Read More →
Dutch postcard by PCB. American film star Betty Grable (1916-1973) was known as ‘The Girl With the Million Dollar Legs’. During World War II, the quicksilver blonde’s famous pin-up pose – in bathing suit, back to the camera, smiling over her right shoulder – adorned barracks all around the world. Read More →
Dutch postcard by PCB. American film star Betty Grable (1916-1973) was known as ‘The Girl With the Million Dollar Legs’. During World War II, the quicksilver blonde’s famous pin-up pose – in bathing suit, back to the camera, smiling over her right shoulder – adorned barracks all around the world. Read More →
Dutch postcard by PCB. American film star Betty Grable (1916-1973) was known as ‘The Girl With the Million Dollar Legs’. During World War II, the quicksilver blonde’s famous pin-up pose – in bathing suit, back to the camera, smiling over her right shoulder – adorned barracks all around the world. Read More →
Dutch postcard by PCB. American film star Betty Grable (1916-1973) was known as ‘The Girl With the Million Dollar Legs’. During World War II, the quicksilver blonde’s famous pin-up pose – in bathing suit, back to the camera, smiling over her right shoulder – adorned barracks all around the world. Read More →
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