German postcard by ISV, no. A 17. Photo: 20th Century Fox. Gary Cooper in Garden of Evil (Henry Hathaway, 1954). American screen legend Gary Cooper (1901-1961) is well remembered for his stoic, understated acting style in more than one hundred Westerns, comedies and dramas. He received five Oscar nominations and Read More →
It’s 8 March and International Women’s Day. For us, it is a day that celebrates womanhood and women’s rights. One of our favourite sites is Women Pioneers Film Project, an incredible treasure of interesting essays, profiles and resources. For today’s post at our blog EFSP, we selected 20 American women Read More →
It’s 8 March and International Women’s Day. For us, it is a day that celebrates womanhood and women’s rights. One of our favourite sites is Women Pioneers Film Project, an incredible treasure of interesting essays, profiles and resources. For today’s post at our blog EFSP, we selected 20 American women Read More →
It’s 8 March and International Women’s Day. For us, it is a day that celebrates womanhood and women’s rights. One of our favourite sites is Women Pioneers Film Project, an incredible treasure of interesting essays, profiles and resources. For today’s post at our blog EFSP, we selected 20 American women Read More →
It’s 8 March and International Women’s Day. For us, it is a day that celebrates womanhood and women’s rights. One of our favourite sites is Women Pioneers Film Project, an incredible treasure of interesting essays, profiles and resources. For today’s post at our blog EFSP, we selected 20 American women Read More →
It’s 8 March and International Women’s Day. For us, it is a day that celebrates womanhood and women’s rights. One of our favourite sites is Women Pioneers Film Project, an incredible treasure of interesting essays, profiles and resources. For today’s post at our blog EFSP, we selected 20 American women Read More →
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 Ross Verlag, no. 665/2. Photo: Hansaleih. Publicity still for The Kid (Charles Chaplin, 1921). English comedian Charles ‘Charlie’ Chaplin (1889-1977) was one of the most creative and influential personalities of the silent-film era. His most famous role was that of The Tramp with his toothbrush mustache, undersized 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 →
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