tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64246370936485217252026-10-04T12:36:09.478+07:00Bring back some good or bad memoriesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger21684125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6424637093648521725.post-24831384869396687472026-10-04T07:27:53.824+07:002026-10-04T07:27:53.824+07:00Edward McKnight Kauffer (1890–1954) was an American-born graphic designer and artist widely regarded as one of the most influential poster designers of the early 20th century.<div><br></div><div>After studying in the United States and Europe, Kauffer settled in London in 1914 and rose to prominence through his groundbreaking work for the London Underground. He created more than a hundred posters for the transport system, along with striking designs for Shell Oil and other major clients.</div><div><br></div><div>Drawing on Cubism, Futurism, and other modernist movements, Kauffer developed a bold, accessible visual language that brought avant-garde art into everyday commercial design. His innovative approach helped redefine advertising and established him as a key figure in the history of graphic design.</div><div><br></div><div>These striking designs showcase the bold modernism and lasting influence of Edward McKnight Kauffer, a true master of 20th-century poster art.</div><div><br></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimz9VJV_q3nhzkAu3oSkjhfigkCPsgc-qdNzdKq-ZANHxLrKfV85GATsgBKfxEbRdQ3RR6qSZME39lE_BVjVbYuCGQ5Wss5SQb3DTuOT9SdenDk9ofh-01e7doBP_sAJNKj8R8D9KzwoThopN3NcEsyT1qRQWqlJAR0iIdu8eVni3x6cWVtCGq1Z7PrSGo/s956/edward-mcknight-kauffer-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="956" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimz9VJV_q3nhzkAu3oSkjhfigkCPsgc-qdNzdKq-ZANHxLrKfV85GATsgBKfxEbRdQ3RR6qSZME39lE_BVjVbYuCGQ5Wss5SQb3DTuOT9SdenDk9ofh-01e7doBP_sAJNKj8R8D9KzwoThopN3NcEsyT1qRQWqlJAR0iIdu8eVni3x6cWVtCGq1Z7PrSGo/s1600/edward-mcknight-kauffer-1.jpg"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Oxhey Woods, London Underground, 1915</td></tr></tbody></table><br><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-VPPb-QlfhiUe0_Zy9t3PwBS_2XkanFndFWRtRdp3Y3qXXcgR2_wDGMMpzLDO2aWSIKQDh2Z15KpXHqMgV9Mcy6Kk4AmjTLdOEZbM6g9oQC6I1aLqRbHEK41a2ZSkTyjCklAQaW_QuUx1lNJ2YwS3h1fNpf2wb4wWMkeU292Kj8UYLjdctlnd13D1qjKO/s957/edward-mcknight-kauffer-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="957" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-VPPb-QlfhiUe0_Zy9t3PwBS_2XkanFndFWRtRdp3Y3qXXcgR2_wDGMMpzLDO2aWSIKQDh2Z15KpXHqMgV9Mcy6Kk4AmjTLdOEZbM6g9oQC6I1aLqRbHEK41a2ZSkTyjCklAQaW_QuUx1lNJ2YwS3h1fNpf2wb4wWMkeU292Kj8UYLjdctlnd13D1qjKO/s1600/edward-mcknight-kauffer-2.jpg"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Godstone, 1916</td></tr></tbody></table><br><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyTlkE0hIxkoOxEd4uzeua7MBXFfvSh35eQBjsoP_Vwlv_XtbACoWzVgls5lm7GLNokSWySANXd3YrlYJGWbUVdrnb70JxllG9OCb3KWIQeMLZBv_xNKUcqvaYcCb_Ow3MuH-Yeb76PPBDEjZ8K60dXzKMiZu3uTEfDwERtVMFJeRZdY8pVwtTqroO1pDF/s948/edward-mcknight-kauffer-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="948" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyTlkE0hIxkoOxEd4uzeua7MBXFfvSh35eQBjsoP_Vwlv_XtbACoWzVgls5lm7GLNokSWySANXd3YrlYJGWbUVdrnb70JxllG9OCb3KWIQeMLZBv_xNKUcqvaYcCb_Ow3MuH-Yeb76PPBDEjZ8K60dXzKMiZu3uTEfDwERtVMFJeRZdY8pVwtTqroO1pDF/s1600/edward-mcknight-kauffer-3.jpg"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Reigate, 1916</td></tr></tbody></table><br><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQL6L0KhancYX8RP5i044Lxw6eOTm2CfZrr82a9X1w4APGAQKtxr8_XafMEbia8C28X99yCojIThBp0iB-RmSJwgW1uOWTtEUkbXWUKEPQYREissshKjT6AtQOR3SbS0nLvqoj7fU_0-aLNOHZng4wEWBkZYQh-Ym5626_m_56EGq5d3SD1i5uu_bJ8kgn/s961/edward-mcknight-kauffer-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="961" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQL6L0KhancYX8RP5i044Lxw6eOTm2CfZrr82a9X1w4APGAQKtxr8_XafMEbia8C28X99yCojIThBp0iB-RmSJwgW1uOWTtEUkbXWUKEPQYREissshKjT6AtQOR3SbS0nLvqoj7fU_0-aLNOHZng4wEWBkZYQh-Ym5626_m_56EGq5d3SD1i5uu_bJ8kgn/s1600/edward-mcknight-kauffer-4.jpg"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Surrey, 1916</td></tr></tbody></table><br><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjvsh346QmUO0q8-2G3TWLxxMJJnmB_fFHCotgFGCroRc7eX-yXwjlb53j70iIxu8MPEG9JR3b7bz_hVTf5F0qIxue0jEj_XcK8bpbtzONeHJYW-40x-V_4pK2BuzDKe8nAi6sRqn2tNNQ-OOJBC5x1Pw8S7PgECW-weF5edQOp4Q_bR5Mbr_Cy9xeSZSt/s996/edward-mcknight-kauffer-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="996" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjvsh346QmUO0q8-2G3TWLxxMJJnmB_fFHCotgFGCroRc7eX-yXwjlb53j70iIxu8MPEG9JR3b7bz_hVTf5F0qIxue0jEj_XcK8bpbtzONeHJYW-40x-V_4pK2BuzDKe8nAi6sRqn2tNNQ-OOJBC5x1Pw8S7PgECW-weF5edQOp4Q_bR5Mbr_Cy9xeSZSt/s1600/edward-mcknight-kauffer-5.jpg"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Summer Sale at Derry &amp; Toms, 1919</td></tr></tbody></table><br><span></span><a href="http://www.vintag.es/2026/10/edward-mcknight-kauffer.html#more">See more »</a>Quynh Nguyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16274121998354621123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6424637093648521725.post-81667426860407456012026-10-04T00:44:34.896+07:002026-10-04T01:05:41.872+07:00<div>Despite being captured by one of <i>LIFE</i>’s most prominent photojournalists, Alfred Eisenstaedt, these photographs were never published in the magazine. There is virtually no archival text, location data, or contextual identification accompanying the photo negatives.</div><div><br></div><div>Visually, the images strongly resemble a high-spirited college or youth party from the World War II era. Guests are seen dressed up in a variety of classic, mid-century Halloween attire, including classic sheet ghosts, early monster masks, and whimsical homemade costumes.</div><div><br></div><div>The photos reflect Eisenstaedt’s pioneering work with 35mm Leica miniature cameras and natural, available light. This allowed him to blend into the party seamlessly as a “friend rather than a photographer,” capturing incredibly raw, candid, and joyful interactions without the stiff posing typical of bulky 1940s press cameras.</div><div><br></div><div>Because Eisenstaedt traveled extensively across all 48 U.S. states on assignment for <i>LIFE</i> during the 1940s, historians have found it difficult to pinpoint exactly where this charming, ghostly gathering took place.</div><div><div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF6d4jglw-YFQQaJBCktxeTqlLEyOZ2kiUUyw0g9omSd9xt5XaThTCoZgfCna9zeFYWbfTL8WerI9HIGleeihcfXaVAYfYiorR8T_K4LJeJptmamXLYw29ncHWeTYPtpTCkE15ryjfScEwTJOJsPXc7DmJFJW-gTTbLTOInmkTo_N1N4e2jVwZ5X3ipS0/s1200/1944-haunted-house-halloween-party-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF6d4jglw-YFQQaJBCktxeTqlLEyOZ2kiUUyw0g9omSd9xt5XaThTCoZgfCna9zeFYWbfTL8WerI9HIGleeihcfXaVAYfYiorR8T_K4LJeJptmamXLYw29ncHWeTYPtpTCkE15ryjfScEwTJOJsPXc7DmJFJW-gTTbLTOInmkTo_N1N4e2jVwZ5X3ipS0/w640-h640/1944-haunted-house-halloween-party-1.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Instead, she danced behind Dionne and gave her support as Dionne sang. Known for her generous spirit, it was unsurprising to many that her last performance would be supporting someone else. She took photos backstage after the event with Dionne, the band “The Wanted,” and some fans.<div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVI2lm2xaqOjufAkIPN6BbSLLYIj33XLYgC0tUHXtxQ_OmzLzDLEjOtvSO0KIdzhVSpRbq7Ew_3ajBw60x3ZiWB4zNKsgSFw0Wigvvj-P4r8NMNxRIDizo7XLwVFeuXMqpDQt0NTUsKF2iql3qBYzptgzQXn9vEm3MmJ1VhgnWMO4yRp3Whl5AzCPwjIy4/s1200/amy-winehouse-last-photos-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="897" data-original-width="1200" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVI2lm2xaqOjufAkIPN6BbSLLYIj33XLYgC0tUHXtxQ_OmzLzDLEjOtvSO0KIdzhVSpRbq7Ew_3ajBw60x3ZiWB4zNKsgSFw0Wigvvj-P4r8NMNxRIDizo7XLwVFeuXMqpDQt0NTUsKF2iql3qBYzptgzQXn9vEm3MmJ1VhgnWMO4yRp3Whl5AzCPwjIy4/w640-h478/amy-winehouse-last-photos-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxCjRuPB0zoE6G1yBw0KRvw9Of1jLuBCnogaOOmQSo3iOipZHFpmrO8y_I7ldTE4mDStb5M1Ih96-NawLykXdJczR-maGhUrAy0I6h7A47a-SKimrbcti_x2Rgilppep03IbIieW61rns0sazDtwQtSY7SUdyEN1Jduy2cQO4B7mV_JMLVTg106rgYp_lm/s1200/amy-winehouse-last-photos-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="646" data-original-width="1200" height="344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxCjRuPB0zoE6G1yBw0KRvw9Of1jLuBCnogaOOmQSo3iOipZHFpmrO8y_I7ldTE4mDStb5M1Ih96-NawLykXdJczR-maGhUrAy0I6h7A47a-SKimrbcti_x2Rgilppep03IbIieW61rns0sazDtwQtSY7SUdyEN1Jduy2cQO4B7mV_JMLVTg106rgYp_lm/w640-h344/amy-winehouse-last-photos-2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhygJFM-oVOjwJtZd9Dn2-ZN11HZpn6owh82Pr8L6rGHyBlcsWsHLokB78-wxJLxTacUqUWdIt7wPlouoK4xuKzU1Bm5d_2jZ9plSYXVs-bDQN2dTmGZYRZoN487Iko4fmVWkRpCiclNG2NUiMQA4umTdYHlmODwWp329OoliosxWx0vycRkrQD0Np5l8tw/s1564/amy-winehouse-last-photos-3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1564" data-original-width="1200" height="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhygJFM-oVOjwJtZd9Dn2-ZN11HZpn6owh82Pr8L6rGHyBlcsWsHLokB78-wxJLxTacUqUWdIt7wPlouoK4xuKzU1Bm5d_2jZ9plSYXVs-bDQN2dTmGZYRZoN487Iko4fmVWkRpCiclNG2NUiMQA4umTdYHlmODwWp329OoliosxWx0vycRkrQD0Np5l8tw/w492-h640/amy-winehouse-last-photos-3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKbdFrprmkAmi4Fee3t1pJ-y3AUk97CvNsaMFVjuSfEpIl_j2ltyyrgxdw-_F_QYLnP8LRbnuoPwVtn9IhDnEriihi7_XIjXyYMPJoOJTpoaoM024UeLt59MX_447E5h9nWN7xYMYvB63oXrANA7w0yG6CzKyosZiA6TObrw3fJTTNaB2WQJGW7TuSgdSe/s1559/amy-winehouse-last-photos-4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1559" data-original-width="1200" height="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKbdFrprmkAmi4Fee3t1pJ-y3AUk97CvNsaMFVjuSfEpIl_j2ltyyrgxdw-_F_QYLnP8LRbnuoPwVtn9IhDnEriihi7_XIjXyYMPJoOJTpoaoM024UeLt59MX_447E5h9nWN7xYMYvB63oXrANA7w0yG6CzKyosZiA6TObrw3fJTTNaB2WQJGW7TuSgdSe/w492-h640/amy-winehouse-last-photos-4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><div>Amy Winehouse passed away three days later, on July 23, 2011, at her nearby home. Dionne and others state she was not under the influence of alcohol during this event, highlighting the highs and lows that people struggling to withdrawal from alcohol go through. She was taking medication for withdrawal and actively trying to stop drinking completely at the time of her death, but she experienced relapses until her body could not longer tolerate it. Her history of bulimia is thought to have weakened her body severely. Contrary to the belief of many, her use of hard drugs was not the cause of her death, as she had successfully quit those several years prior.</div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6424637093648521725.post-27246923373340262122026-10-03T15:03:24.889+07:002026-10-03T15:03:24.890+07:00Born in Savannah, Georgia, American actress Miriam Hopkins (1902–1972) was known for her versatility and strong screen presence during Hollywood’s Golden Age. She began her career on the Broadway stage before moving to Hollywood in 1930.<div><br></div><div>Hopkins quickly became a leading lady at Paramount, starring in notable films such as Ernst Lubitsch’s <i>Trouble in Paradise</i> (1932), <i>Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde</i> (1931), and the controversial <i>The Story of Temple Drake</i> (1933). She received an Academy Award nomination for her performance in <i>Becky Sharp</i> (1935), the first feature film shot entirely in three-strip Technicolor.</div><div><br></div><div>With her intelligence, intensity, and range, Hopkins left a lasting mark as one of the most distinctive actresses of the 1930s. These vintage photos capture the elegance, intensity, and distinctive screen presence of Miriam Hopkins, a memorable star of Hollywood’s Golden Age.</div><div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFpTjNaZOpE1Xn3bxfuMdx0tu6r7iDVbEUcq068mHHSZw5Uk6SpqnuHM4RDsHuOY7D-AcanfUPK-7Rq9kRiWDzwTT5TgsBYaUEwL7vgFDHrd0idrVqGnKjTKT9RlvHSekslQMWVwyZQY-r87V4iGUOnYQ5V8T7vcAn8-f4dr0bWpFrl6FSzO3FJnq3t8Nn/s800/miriam-hopkins-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="649" data-original-width="800" height="520" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFpTjNaZOpE1Xn3bxfuMdx0tu6r7iDVbEUcq068mHHSZw5Uk6SpqnuHM4RDsHuOY7D-AcanfUPK-7Rq9kRiWDzwTT5TgsBYaUEwL7vgFDHrd0idrVqGnKjTKT9RlvHSekslQMWVwyZQY-r87V4iGUOnYQ5V8T7vcAn8-f4dr0bWpFrl6FSzO3FJnq3t8Nn/w640-h520/miriam-hopkins-1.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrPZA5F28E9vO7cFLNMEgGR6LPGX_i4frnQ3V5cJZWz0F-VC1DU6e_S_a4hyphenhyphennJi8rGRri7UCqzlm4csyeOziNTmQfSLU3JQuYL9KG0-pgplYzUqsL-4gTgKvIlEoizg38_TsvHBFJyEJcHFBdMYJI7E2u2jgt9FwZX1M5sZCY4kep0ULa6llg4Aus8_Bbk/s800/miriam-hopkins-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="626" data-original-width="800" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrPZA5F28E9vO7cFLNMEgGR6LPGX_i4frnQ3V5cJZWz0F-VC1DU6e_S_a4hyphenhyphennJi8rGRri7UCqzlm4csyeOziNTmQfSLU3JQuYL9KG0-pgplYzUqsL-4gTgKvIlEoizg38_TsvHBFJyEJcHFBdMYJI7E2u2jgt9FwZX1M5sZCY4kep0ULa6llg4Aus8_Bbk/w640-h500/miriam-hopkins-2.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvjjhIPeCODuQDKZoFL2O7mmUW-Vnr8jTil4aFXhYRSv7B8ybHYGboa34GJ45Te_frbGypUmq-ZPcLYoqYPC5it0aPcboV6fmrNJPKL1uZYi-W2-jTUXLK4GpYqGK-xwkRdxRxMm70agOwO7OzjXvpmdDQ_brNTHlEOJhrqXSR9ulVFvhUDRqO36sRZ5F1/s800/miriam-hopkins-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="800" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvjjhIPeCODuQDKZoFL2O7mmUW-Vnr8jTil4aFXhYRSv7B8ybHYGboa34GJ45Te_frbGypUmq-ZPcLYoqYPC5it0aPcboV6fmrNJPKL1uZYi-W2-jTUXLK4GpYqGK-xwkRdxRxMm70agOwO7OzjXvpmdDQ_brNTHlEOJhrqXSR9ulVFvhUDRqO36sRZ5F1/w640-h512/miriam-hopkins-3.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirw3FHIcLbb5A9pKsQDiGqxd9l7yxzJpiFDjIlcfGziuqXNMou9o0PtzMT1M1u-sN0K7uW5onLG6LG8cK1xl15zfok8D9VSaCv5myk4EUvWRlMiVH4UPCRNPBWVzqF1oRu5ai1iouCnj2Sy61yqbj-gos-mxfZY0nWYEpRfi2gfatWlPu-A177i4TnucZ6/s800/miriam-hopkins-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="584" data-original-width="800" height="468" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirw3FHIcLbb5A9pKsQDiGqxd9l7yxzJpiFDjIlcfGziuqXNMou9o0PtzMT1M1u-sN0K7uW5onLG6LG8cK1xl15zfok8D9VSaCv5myk4EUvWRlMiVH4UPCRNPBWVzqF1oRu5ai1iouCnj2Sy61yqbj-gos-mxfZY0nWYEpRfi2gfatWlPu-A177i4TnucZ6/w640-h468/miriam-hopkins-4.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Mf5xaKCn8S2awOtPA7dZYS2G6kyutKQ2zSGN3hv7LT6J_God1D7lXBuk8unUbOpnZ-JAArFnAfwmGUA7foBvY-vmnn1EiNNmYnd56-WcXqL414eiq2fZjnniav1bfbiERcFN9nW4ebrjnGOrV-FyfyUoBhmRPIoMgEc3pOATCuvEhRauoBr_JQAjhz9g/s980/miriam-hopkins-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="980" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Mf5xaKCn8S2awOtPA7dZYS2G6kyutKQ2zSGN3hv7LT6J_God1D7lXBuk8unUbOpnZ-JAArFnAfwmGUA7foBvY-vmnn1EiNNmYnd56-WcXqL414eiq2fZjnniav1bfbiERcFN9nW4ebrjnGOrV-FyfyUoBhmRPIoMgEc3pOATCuvEhRauoBr_JQAjhz9g/s1600/miriam-hopkins-5.jpg"></a></div><br><span></span><a href="http://www.vintag.es/2026/10/miriam-hopkins.html#more">See more »</a>Quynh Nguyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16274121998354621123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6424637093648521725.post-19994531022202212012026-10-03T14:31:14.704+07:002026-10-03T14:31:14.705+07:00Evelyn Holt (October 3, 1908 – February 22, 2001) was a German actress. In the 1920s, Holt was a highly popular German film star and a prominent leading lady of the late silent movie era. Known for her blonde hair, blue eyes, and attractive features, she quickly became a major celebrity in Weimar-era Berlin’s booming cinematic scene.<div><br></div><div><div>She began her career at the famous UFA studios before turning 20 years old. After minor roles, such as in the 1926 crime film <i>Spitzen</i> (<i>Have an Eye</i>), she quickly ascended to leading roles. Her breakout year came in 1926 with memorable roles in films like <i>Lace</i> and <i>Orphan of Lowood</i> (<i>Die Waise von Lowood</i>).</div><div><br></div><div>As her popularity surged, she starred alongside top contemporary German actors, most notably Hans Albers. Her popularity was immortalized through extensive merchandising. Her portrait routinely appeared on highly collectible vintage postcards printed by major publishers like Ross Verlag.</div><div><br></div><div>Unlike many silent film stars who struggled with the advent of “talkies” at the turn of the decade, Holt had formal training as a singer. This skill allowed her to make a completely seamless transition into sound pictures as a theatre and opera soubrette as the 1920s came to a close.</div><div><br></div><div>However, her thriving career would be cut short just a few years later. In the 1930s, the Nazi regime banned her from film due to her Jewish heritage, eventually forcing her to marry publisher Felix Guggenheim and emigrate to the United States.</div><div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN_3gaNsJJQwlhRtgrdP4A4Zhsmgmbz25KYQfOCsusZ01eRdzd8OHcYZDRQeULH446BnqrCDoNcEKtALjOwTeGq08LhyphenhyphenXio-WJPhSKDAXII_79CT5QZTKllXlYgVkZWwclhhoNxLFjXZg8ZgXiAFvpEZ_uR-aLcw0c-tAbTlKJBRGxoqVx2zkL12v-TUzv/s1200/evelyn-holt-1920s-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="712" data-original-width="1200" height="380" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN_3gaNsJJQwlhRtgrdP4A4Zhsmgmbz25KYQfOCsusZ01eRdzd8OHcYZDRQeULH446BnqrCDoNcEKtALjOwTeGq08LhyphenhyphenXio-WJPhSKDAXII_79CT5QZTKllXlYgVkZWwclhhoNxLFjXZg8ZgXiAFvpEZ_uR-aLcw0c-tAbTlKJBRGxoqVx2zkL12v-TUzv/w640-h380/evelyn-holt-1920s-1.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLlrWvHusKTBQU8-iT2BLRmubexDC73nO4aOcfiNX76TxPimX8DILasZETnVVVaHusQMpNgqyzZYuabxMkaDICvgx0IByHLEtxFguoNLKhePMlYJwS_FiCKtrSLNsfBDK7zfhhRb2U-7_eQQl9u4EftZx9zLF82z5vwM-kLaefePxVBU4q5wQk6iV9aPQZ/s1200/evelyn-holt-1920s-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="917" data-original-width="1200" height="490" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLlrWvHusKTBQU8-iT2BLRmubexDC73nO4aOcfiNX76TxPimX8DILasZETnVVVaHusQMpNgqyzZYuabxMkaDICvgx0IByHLEtxFguoNLKhePMlYJwS_FiCKtrSLNsfBDK7zfhhRb2U-7_eQQl9u4EftZx9zLF82z5vwM-kLaefePxVBU4q5wQk6iV9aPQZ/w640-h490/evelyn-holt-1920s-2.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg-m6aR9JY6U58SQIkS2pJzB5ydM9pyMCSxZgDlUw-pQ9OnrfCaBAO4OK3NaUj7QPQRnri7ruedzXCD07lSlr1KwcdYVvBcUAqYBLMdFED7zq9pRIU4r6c-nxp2fJ1TY7a4Gt1HFBhtUPdZAKq7FhBP8On8Z-xe1hnvX_k_r3g3CF80PT7lX2wR2DW4Lxz/s872/evelyn-holt-1920s-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="872" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg-m6aR9JY6U58SQIkS2pJzB5ydM9pyMCSxZgDlUw-pQ9OnrfCaBAO4OK3NaUj7QPQRnri7ruedzXCD07lSlr1KwcdYVvBcUAqYBLMdFED7zq9pRIU4r6c-nxp2fJ1TY7a4Gt1HFBhtUPdZAKq7FhBP8On8Z-xe1hnvX_k_r3g3CF80PT7lX2wR2DW4Lxz/s1600/evelyn-holt-1920s-3.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBs7-cp2AU-SewYu9R3rsSBB3KMG23jSDxdKPqZhp6Nl_yiH-tsJY-OzOl_zKUV-Ba4-Jjmhv8WLgoJrtmIN5a0bbriRAS1sN45yk1vqmzM7YfsI1SOkq6ahDp7Ar6SzU_8vHjaDdTH_7bibf-SZurgjDDnXMxiXvqKBAEiidxireDnpHO3tx7EKcR_Tkx/s860/evelyn-holt-1920s-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="860" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBs7-cp2AU-SewYu9R3rsSBB3KMG23jSDxdKPqZhp6Nl_yiH-tsJY-OzOl_zKUV-Ba4-Jjmhv8WLgoJrtmIN5a0bbriRAS1sN45yk1vqmzM7YfsI1SOkq6ahDp7Ar6SzU_8vHjaDdTH_7bibf-SZurgjDDnXMxiXvqKBAEiidxireDnpHO3tx7EKcR_Tkx/s1600/evelyn-holt-1920s-4.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim-Sw1ycDvqEHmjmJDFRXhWhYhpQnfcK3yu4HZ8LXRVA2lrXPc8u4Ix8BkqpaptvqVlfMqNR2BgNgFxbDbiW_bEty8bm3pc2DkbFbR1ZoJqEOA8YnNciH4VJ9bYTNYAAIr_zZcsdBLvs8tWoyw0E4Oq5pqL3q-ycgzRbBeRrBtk-wbk-Qyh5FM0TTbtkfH/s870/evelyn-holt-1920s-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="870" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim-Sw1ycDvqEHmjmJDFRXhWhYhpQnfcK3yu4HZ8LXRVA2lrXPc8u4Ix8BkqpaptvqVlfMqNR2BgNgFxbDbiW_bEty8bm3pc2DkbFbR1ZoJqEOA8YnNciH4VJ9bYTNYAAIr_zZcsdBLvs8tWoyw0E4Oq5pqL3q-ycgzRbBeRrBtk-wbk-Qyh5FM0TTbtkfH/s1600/evelyn-holt-1920s-5.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span></span></div></div><a href="http://www.vintag.es/2026/10/evelyn-holt-1920s.html#more">See more »</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6424637093648521725.post-58652315050137000182026-10-03T06:53:40.539+07:002026-10-03T06:53:40.539+07:00These vintage photos capture a bridal shower held in 1972, offering a warm and nostalgic glimpse into a classic pre-wedding celebration of the era. The images show friends and family gathered in a domestic setting, surrounded by decorations, gifts, and the cheerful atmosphere typical of such gatherings.<div><br></div><div>From the fashion and hairstyles to the party details and candid moments, the photos reflect the informal, intimate style of bridal showers in the early 1970s. They preserve a charming visual record of friendship, tradition, and everyday celebration from more than fifty years ago.</div><div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQtSbp6T-H5RXdx3wEcBVMcriOD8ORwvdKUr7l9Qh0INUG4R7tJ8GoCIzGaC8pWKT9ftgbVfTH918tMHYdZuyTAN5TWvW5mdcbWfdPAztW5k_sRMVAD8qz_9USLUWczBRP70dB_92YuQa0BamN8r8J43iS5Bub4idluGx_sX97NpzizWTvvAdgcnGm_x1U/s800/1970s-bridal-shower-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="692" data-original-width="800" height="554" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQtSbp6T-H5RXdx3wEcBVMcriOD8ORwvdKUr7l9Qh0INUG4R7tJ8GoCIzGaC8pWKT9ftgbVfTH918tMHYdZuyTAN5TWvW5mdcbWfdPAztW5k_sRMVAD8qz_9USLUWczBRP70dB_92YuQa0BamN8r8J43iS5Bub4idluGx_sX97NpzizWTvvAdgcnGm_x1U/w640-h554/1970s-bridal-shower-1.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy64ksRV1D0YaQuOzNSl5t2oa4UEj-V9qKETCY9i5zZBsSkx-A0pMSTMAtq7QW0sgS0sJ5R9iOwsSqeJyejgyCb0GpZEqpJcFboyr8oaxlINNvP5PvZEQ4irY6BkTmNmX7MAKNGPgu6HbcsFxhpZzMXzVa_CSRVHQR0UyEW9yYwTBuyH0mpXxf_kGOvkCc/s800/1970s-bridal-shower-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="616" data-original-width="800" height="492" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy64ksRV1D0YaQuOzNSl5t2oa4UEj-V9qKETCY9i5zZBsSkx-A0pMSTMAtq7QW0sgS0sJ5R9iOwsSqeJyejgyCb0GpZEqpJcFboyr8oaxlINNvP5PvZEQ4irY6BkTmNmX7MAKNGPgu6HbcsFxhpZzMXzVa_CSRVHQR0UyEW9yYwTBuyH0mpXxf_kGOvkCc/w640-h492/1970s-bridal-shower-2.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlLzta2sv_XMvNk5zQrx1RULq_zaEwAtcKuH86InCCycyc2WKUyh5xjzVkKC2H3IwOHVG9_gTdT-75Dr3IvvwUfe1lN8Mr3BnMNnWPh3kC-X8C-wCmjsU_Q78oaYMA2D0yWWMpugTBWq_LaCXgR9onLops5_Tfu__fw-DgnSkwi7PpxIVtt0A2d5Fri3fe/s800/1970s-bridal-shower-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="573" data-original-width="800" height="458" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlLzta2sv_XMvNk5zQrx1RULq_zaEwAtcKuH86InCCycyc2WKUyh5xjzVkKC2H3IwOHVG9_gTdT-75Dr3IvvwUfe1lN8Mr3BnMNnWPh3kC-X8C-wCmjsU_Q78oaYMA2D0yWWMpugTBWq_LaCXgR9onLops5_Tfu__fw-DgnSkwi7PpxIVtt0A2d5Fri3fe/w640-h458/1970s-bridal-shower-3.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi88LIkot_8xBKkc6-mX8pbMuI-i24oMgO0wl-Z6DslJCgOZ3vQK0onVPzDpaidVb3ZdmL1aXVF-OZ80zFGkhbiaFpEDiRLwXXCEcsjb7crWoNcncyuVGxB5CaX6-5p0nfXnNjeNY_ViTf2Ox2o5Kbz7FJc-9Vx6JfvLZTiFXg219Ybjt2ggiBYcqr83XbC/s800/1970s-bridal-shower-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="607" data-original-width="800" height="486" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi88LIkot_8xBKkc6-mX8pbMuI-i24oMgO0wl-Z6DslJCgOZ3vQK0onVPzDpaidVb3ZdmL1aXVF-OZ80zFGkhbiaFpEDiRLwXXCEcsjb7crWoNcncyuVGxB5CaX6-5p0nfXnNjeNY_ViTf2Ox2o5Kbz7FJc-9Vx6JfvLZTiFXg219Ybjt2ggiBYcqr83XbC/w640-h486/1970s-bridal-shower-4.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDr6j4V9wI1wb70G2Rx-HJlqneWbeNV1wQ_SNJ_9QO5mHGsx7p_mN-hNiSDpcMiEpf3CDAT671X4N3_FX9oWORudvXzPH9PXe5HSMsdjv8gzZ0Eh5VvFfUBJkGff736RV5CmBJhCtnaFKBawopvMzfEnzKNYQxiDNx57v80fyv0yGxirpnSV9zMXib3mwk/s800/1970s-bridal-shower-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="590" data-original-width="800" height="472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDr6j4V9wI1wb70G2Rx-HJlqneWbeNV1wQ_SNJ_9QO5mHGsx7p_mN-hNiSDpcMiEpf3CDAT671X4N3_FX9oWORudvXzPH9PXe5HSMsdjv8gzZ0Eh5VvFfUBJkGff736RV5CmBJhCtnaFKBawopvMzfEnzKNYQxiDNx57v80fyv0yGxirpnSV9zMXib3mwk/w640-h472/1970s-bridal-shower-5.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br><span></span><a href="http://www.vintag.es/2026/10/1970s-bridal-shower.html#more">See more »</a>Quynh Nguyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16274121998354621123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6424637093648521725.post-33756679160383443672026-10-03T06:36:19.774+07:002026-10-03T06:36:19.774+07:00X-Girl’s 1994 fashion show was a legendary sidewalk event in SoHo, New York, held during Fashion Week in early April. It was the debut show for X-Girl, the women’s streetwear label co-founded by Sonic Youth’s Kim Gordon and stylist Daisy von Furth (as a counterpart to the men’s skate brand X-Large). The brand offered a feminine take on skater and indie style aimed at girls who wanted clothes that fit better than oversized menswear.<div><br></div><div><div>Staged without permits on a sidewalk (Mercer Street / near Wooster Street area), deliberately timed so people leaving Marc Jacobs’ nearby show would walk right into it. A spray-painted bedsheet (reportedly taken from the Paramount Hotel) served as a banner. Music included Bikini Kill’s “Rebel Girl.” Production was handled by Sofia Coppola and Spike Jonze; Donovan Leitch Jr. acted as MC with a megaphone.</div><div><br></div><div>Not traditional models, but friends and downtown figures. Pre-fame Chloë Sevigny (then the brand’s fit model, with a blonde bowl cut and pink-sprayed roots) walked, including in a white T-shirt dress. Others included Pumpkin Wentzel, Luisa Reichenheim, Michele Lockwood, Jutta Koether, Ione Skye, Zoe Cassavetes, and more. Only about 20 looks. Kim Gordon was present (pregnant at the time).</div><div><br></div><div>Attracted fashion insiders and celebrities spilling out of the Jacobs show, plus the indie/rock scene: Linda Evangelista and Kyle MacLachlan, Francis Ford Coppola, Steven Meisel, Bill Cunningham, Beastie Boys members, J Mascis, and others. MTV’s House of Style covered it. It took place shortly after Kurt Cobain’s death, adding a strange atmosphere, but the event stayed playful and anti-establishment.</div><div><br></div><div>Gordon later described it as playful and not taking themselves too seriously as designers; the street setting felt appropriate. It captured a mix of supermodel fashion world and ’90s indie/skate/riot grrrl energy, helping define X-Girl’s cult status as accessible, fun streetwear for women.</div><div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9iAAEDPbW10DcPlTQAWr8M3bZtCet5U90bP0JI7Y6cNEWMP3xrr0fxDhjV8XPevNgCU8m8B-RZsNhVpkbNE-ri5X2tb3S4n6lcxkqaeh44WD0hKXAILyDBShAwYG79VG3fK1dcXv8Jwwr77UunyA2ucIyX5-9VIQArW0XAmZqr5xWiiLZC-sXPas2Ltm9/s960/1994-x-girl-fashion-show-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9iAAEDPbW10DcPlTQAWr8M3bZtCet5U90bP0JI7Y6cNEWMP3xrr0fxDhjV8XPevNgCU8m8B-RZsNhVpkbNE-ri5X2tb3S4n6lcxkqaeh44WD0hKXAILyDBShAwYG79VG3fK1dcXv8Jwwr77UunyA2ucIyX5-9VIQArW0XAmZqr5xWiiLZC-sXPas2Ltm9/s1600/1994-x-girl-fashion-show-1.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPjSGiI-NPPBR4irrovTitSfAyj1_izXyI_TEzEQMnRHhCd_4cmfLNaGCJYaISRnxxxJ9gT2QyK64ZrkqpRPkzdpgkuywgEknIotnxP2VEvWrTkzk1CdpK2lHKPD6EzOBccnTceYsj71eLrc7Ilttm7u_C-wTjj9giTjeKsyUgfP4i24DQaDx1GHLW5AHw/s959/1994-x-girl-fashion-show-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="959" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPjSGiI-NPPBR4irrovTitSfAyj1_izXyI_TEzEQMnRHhCd_4cmfLNaGCJYaISRnxxxJ9gT2QyK64ZrkqpRPkzdpgkuywgEknIotnxP2VEvWrTkzk1CdpK2lHKPD6EzOBccnTceYsj71eLrc7Ilttm7u_C-wTjj9giTjeKsyUgfP4i24DQaDx1GHLW5AHw/s1600/1994-x-girl-fashion-show-2.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihZ8blMt7Qaj8PXpCJ8dkPAhR0FzMJu3ToWZO48Jrm85v3IQVCADaBC18NXxAA6YYqe4WK1Kvfh5FEV-sHMUwwJgZu8soKRo_hGP2UuAktrNHAZQmV569_EnySXf5HAqiXDQkt2SU8C_2kZ4FXTyXslq-V_rjI1YBsrjGVUoQXh_-rzK5OeV40dl8mPQvQ/s960/1994-x-girl-fashion-show-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihZ8blMt7Qaj8PXpCJ8dkPAhR0FzMJu3ToWZO48Jrm85v3IQVCADaBC18NXxAA6YYqe4WK1Kvfh5FEV-sHMUwwJgZu8soKRo_hGP2UuAktrNHAZQmV569_EnySXf5HAqiXDQkt2SU8C_2kZ4FXTyXslq-V_rjI1YBsrjGVUoQXh_-rzK5OeV40dl8mPQvQ/s1600/1994-x-girl-fashion-show-3.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW-DD-o9hOSo85-Jm7GEiZEfGhtcfWa2buYPFE7vIJpo01FDUa7Y7dpsWfz18aVuPA_peas7pUBdxH5PXYjSrsVho6izh6oYN1IP1zhGqtWze_8_nYEpkCxhARRk0yj94XCyJFr5FJ8grG-6tbQdPqX3eH3Qcf4_yEPafBqUNAjRzDmy0naTFbsZVMsMG8/s960/1994-x-girl-fashion-show-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW-DD-o9hOSo85-Jm7GEiZEfGhtcfWa2buYPFE7vIJpo01FDUa7Y7dpsWfz18aVuPA_peas7pUBdxH5PXYjSrsVho6izh6oYN1IP1zhGqtWze_8_nYEpkCxhARRk0yj94XCyJFr5FJ8grG-6tbQdPqX3eH3Qcf4_yEPafBqUNAjRzDmy0naTFbsZVMsMG8/s1600/1994-x-girl-fashion-show-4.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXJxkpeOIHKJqWUA5h4MVY1OVRmhnydiw7zgacy-uYAbAiBDDkh8Knt6F6ttq1wQ89wTcC-tN7ofVlsbBXWbvUWAzwhTR2vEW7FGgP6K_zBI62nzZj-3nRsrX1CHbmRseI0YndqETMOB6Ql3e2BYc4drZQ0qsdw-30w2HLRl1YvE1rTfhyWupAFfjxGHNf/s795/1994-x-girl-fashion-show-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="795" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXJxkpeOIHKJqWUA5h4MVY1OVRmhnydiw7zgacy-uYAbAiBDDkh8Knt6F6ttq1wQ89wTcC-tN7ofVlsbBXWbvUWAzwhTR2vEW7FGgP6K_zBI62nzZj-3nRsrX1CHbmRseI0YndqETMOB6Ql3e2BYc4drZQ0qsdw-30w2HLRl1YvE1rTfhyWupAFfjxGHNf/s1600/1994-x-girl-fashion-show-5.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span></span></div></div><a href="http://www.vintag.es/2026/10/1994-x-girl-fashion-show.html#more">See more »</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6424637093648521725.post-45513067943354475752026-10-02T22:41:32.018+07:002026-10-02T22:41:32.018+07:00<div>In January 1943, Hollywood actress Frances Farmer was violently arrested at the Knickerbocker Hotel in Los Angeles for violating her probation. The arrest spiraled into a highly publicized media circus due to her aggressive resistance, which ultimately led to her being involuntarily committed to a psychiatric institution rather than serving jail time.</div><div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrS5ktK3lnekskvx7b8Xgtbe63wgE9dxkYn6k_uz5Ltf9-1O4LX-6OMfEU4nTCfZGFtrfxPjNpUu1E2Qt0OV1Y4mRnz1fUHckpEy4JYOueKVXEfXG5Drp8ooEIOJyb0MXi10qQ4GlnGhpMbA5_8dGyxMscSIxdkkDx4gDaLsdoMCRJx5u7YG1u93ctZAhyphenhyphen/s863/frances-farmer-in-1943-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="863" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrS5ktK3lnekskvx7b8Xgtbe63wgE9dxkYn6k_uz5Ltf9-1O4LX-6OMfEU4nTCfZGFtrfxPjNpUu1E2Qt0OV1Y4mRnz1fUHckpEy4JYOueKVXEfXG5Drp8ooEIOJyb0MXi10qQ4GlnGhpMbA5_8dGyxMscSIxdkkDx4gDaLsdoMCRJx5u7YG1u93ctZAhyphenhyphen/s1600/frances-farmer-in-1943-1.jpg"></a></div><div><br></div><div><div>In October 1942, Farmer was stopped for driving with her headlights on during a wartime blackout. Drunk and uncooperative, she reportedly told the officer, “You bore me.” She was fined $500, given a suspended jail sentence, and put on probation with strict orders not to drink.</div><div><br></div><div>By early 1943, her behavior had become increasingly erratic. On a movie set, she got into a physical altercation and allegedly slapped or hit a studio hairdresser. When authorities looked into the assault, they discovered that Farmer had failed to pay the remaining balance of her $500 drunk-driving fine from the previous year. Because she had also violated her sobriety order, a judge issued a warrant for her arrest on January 6, 1943.</div><div><br></div><div>On January 14, 1943, police tracked Farmer down to her room at the Knickerbocker Hotel. Officers found her drunk and sleeping naked. She fiercely resisted arrest, refusing to dress and forcing officers to wrap her in a blanket and physically drag her out of the hotel kicking and screaming.</div><div><br></div><div>Her hearing the following day became legendary. She famously mocked the judge and threw an inkwell at him. When asked about her drinking, she defended herself by shouting, “Listen, I get liquor in my milk, I get liquor in my coffee and in my orange juice, what do you expect me to do, starve to death?”</div><div><br></div><div>The judge sentenced her to 180 days in jail. However, due to her highly unstable behavior, her family and a sister-in-law intervened. Instead of serving prison time, she was transferred to a sanitarium in Los Angeles, marking the beginning of her tragic, years-long institutionalization in psychiatric hospitals.</div></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLO6I337xyRBck7E8tuc8K-swpMJI-G-WQLZ97HIVJVGjTZbCIun74FCQF45V2oTrA-wHQ-M_4wDlzapZ68ytHXQmJe5QHX4I7y2YfQdnL_frWL_X1Vi8SPf9bZHQxPKAIwOHXvCiJ16CFT_7_hcqaGC7uwWGWvFDQjcN-WO0Jg5LKPJjGA2MzZ_wIs4iV/s838/frances-farmer-in-1943-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="838" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLO6I337xyRBck7E8tuc8K-swpMJI-G-WQLZ97HIVJVGjTZbCIun74FCQF45V2oTrA-wHQ-M_4wDlzapZ68ytHXQmJe5QHX4I7y2YfQdnL_frWL_X1Vi8SPf9bZHQxPKAIwOHXvCiJ16CFT_7_hcqaGC7uwWGWvFDQjcN-WO0Jg5LKPJjGA2MzZ_wIs4iV/s1600/frances-farmer-in-1943-2.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY5yz2KBLldMG6QDV9njvk3bOwQWaUcCYkAxAiuBf4hbT-4jUrQGy7uVcNMjhn8G-kxPiSNMo8tNgNm0TBdsL6D3njcwlnqV63pMgwy1ZNJRq5eczBrAQD-FoDVz1h6EoTB-HrIta6fKKelmcjamYVKHB2noBjELJA0m145pbp3N6DAhTSfpHwPer9JGE6/s942/frances-farmer-in-1943-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="942" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY5yz2KBLldMG6QDV9njvk3bOwQWaUcCYkAxAiuBf4hbT-4jUrQGy7uVcNMjhn8G-kxPiSNMo8tNgNm0TBdsL6D3njcwlnqV63pMgwy1ZNJRq5eczBrAQD-FoDVz1h6EoTB-HrIta6fKKelmcjamYVKHB2noBjELJA0m145pbp3N6DAhTSfpHwPer9JGE6/s1600/frances-farmer-in-1943-3.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVA7ktIfDYSotGbL7mUB0WgXgWgs3WjkDCOXONW2zW5-NTtg5f5Lv5ZuOoLQYowrBkPhEWmo0lTHMsEF0sGySMyS7Ir5JLDF50J5vo-_JZmh1qG-Wf4By3LTkuRpAVRh8ew7hn0PYU_L01kwoILLiNgv09BHSlIMsZAr2kUXoBBTyFOGOhLnNBADcnCDBM/s838/frances-farmer-in-1943-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="838" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVA7ktIfDYSotGbL7mUB0WgXgWgs3WjkDCOXONW2zW5-NTtg5f5Lv5ZuOoLQYowrBkPhEWmo0lTHMsEF0sGySMyS7Ir5JLDF50J5vo-_JZmh1qG-Wf4By3LTkuRpAVRh8ew7hn0PYU_L01kwoILLiNgv09BHSlIMsZAr2kUXoBBTyFOGOhLnNBADcnCDBM/s1600/frances-farmer-in-1943-4.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKbxMqBT_OXjURhD2FaXOTFWJAOfVfqeaRsKAOccg4LEEvrdeeQZOZSlQFu7it4gM6-3AfOaXmlWlGVMfv5OXbg3KYGrGl8lKxUXxyZYwZ-K05NlYsILeGkAyw3DfYSe9HZoTyHHHjq9BlzhgrBMOzvmtol30QJom3J1nb2vFAe8IbODV06VG7pQUywdC3/s827/frances-farmer-in-1943-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="827" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKbxMqBT_OXjURhD2FaXOTFWJAOfVfqeaRsKAOccg4LEEvrdeeQZOZSlQFu7it4gM6-3AfOaXmlWlGVMfv5OXbg3KYGrGl8lKxUXxyZYwZ-K05NlYsILeGkAyw3DfYSe9HZoTyHHHjq9BlzhgrBMOzvmtol30QJom3J1nb2vFAe8IbODV06VG7pQUywdC3/s1600/frances-farmer-in-1943-5.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhofMF3K2N2yzhJWpE2-DqtcZ17ef2kzWkmkusqohvBXiNs_uufWg6Bsok1qAVvsfMQGugkbHEA9Xl50fTsoMq6VqBxCbY_hzSf_E7D978qGTVQ31V_ONuk20u6Jl16s7R3_IKijgx1lHExQgeOLnUF01Ho0-70_soUuZhQBg4TLU8fh9fu-0kEIx-vszhyphenhyphen/s796/frances-farmer-in-1943-6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="796" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhofMF3K2N2yzhJWpE2-DqtcZ17ef2kzWkmkusqohvBXiNs_uufWg6Bsok1qAVvsfMQGugkbHEA9Xl50fTsoMq6VqBxCbY_hzSf_E7D978qGTVQ31V_ONuk20u6Jl16s7R3_IKijgx1lHExQgeOLnUF01Ho0-70_soUuZhQBg4TLU8fh9fu-0kEIx-vszhyphenhyphen/s1600/frances-farmer-in-1943-6.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span></span></div><a href="http://www.vintag.es/2026/10/frances-farmer-in-1943.html#more">See more »</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6424637093648521725.post-31043888581127788122026-10-02T15:48:45.886+07:002026-10-02T15:48:45.886+07:00Alexandra Afganisjew was a fashion model active in the late 1960s, known for her refined presence in high-fashion editorials of the period.<div><br></div><div>Afganisjew appeared in striking images captured by photographer James Moore, including a memorable 1969 shoot featuring a dramatic floral-print silk organza hooded cape and décolleté dress by designer Richard Tam. With her poised elegance and distinctive look, she embodied the sophisticated glamour of late-1960s fashion photography.</div><div><br></div><div>Though details of her career remain relatively scarce, her surviving portraits continue to highlight the era’s luxurious and romantic style. These stylish photos capture the refined elegance and distinctive presence of Alexandra Afganisjew, an icon of late-1960s style.</div><div><br></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCxIJUYGcMqCdeZMvdHRkCvlM2orafA0aoIxZLjk2fFVdpHlbvsjWDljIbasEImnJ-JAi_XemUEAC5uZueIsuaisB4NPWH-cZeE49v_xQpVZxgLq7xBf0uglv_VIGT4XbqnWkVD2P2m2qlggXAdqLOMzImegQ3YD-Tf39VB65LQWpTP3YY-D92K4zUdc5P/s843/alexandra-afganisjew-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="843" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCxIJUYGcMqCdeZMvdHRkCvlM2orafA0aoIxZLjk2fFVdpHlbvsjWDljIbasEImnJ-JAi_XemUEAC5uZueIsuaisB4NPWH-cZeE49v_xQpVZxgLq7xBf0uglv_VIGT4XbqnWkVD2P2m2qlggXAdqLOMzImegQ3YD-Tf39VB65LQWpTP3YY-D92K4zUdc5P/s1600/alexandra-afganisjew-1.jpg"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Alexandra Afganisjew in floral print challis apron-dress by Strega, headscarf by Doro, rings by Richelieu, photo by Neal Barr, Harper&#39;s Bazaar, April 1969</td></tr></tbody></table><br><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggCole0Xz2YgDrP3PQEdmkq1ggZtDV3KPYZRC5Pr2DG5UNw0SQbJM-c1SGbtajDkBDt81ww4wV2ub_cjr9t-VfKLq8iVldxdDxTjE37CjIZe72ECMykM5Z50ga-JThedOz_se0ajY5blwXlRlR5q-tIGjbEWkchtZhdBxPRkRvMf2qLrXByhh6yql9OVB9/s829/alexandra-afganisjew-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="829" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggCole0Xz2YgDrP3PQEdmkq1ggZtDV3KPYZRC5Pr2DG5UNw0SQbJM-c1SGbtajDkBDt81ww4wV2ub_cjr9t-VfKLq8iVldxdDxTjE37CjIZe72ECMykM5Z50ga-JThedOz_se0ajY5blwXlRlR5q-tIGjbEWkchtZhdBxPRkRvMf2qLrXByhh6yql9OVB9/s1600/alexandra-afganisjew-2.jpg"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Alexandra Afganisjew in a cotton peasant shirt with humongous sleeves, touched with tucks and eyelet in front and cinched in apple-green and white stripes by Strega, hat by Halston, photo by Neal Barr, Harper&#39;s Bazaar, April 1969</td></tr></tbody></table><br><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOUo65r5eKzFyDIoN-we9LaWXP9pKI72A3cz-f-4wu8oaHTVGUIIZo_6mHdtQdyQfdnFe1T2qKFt3gUxQJ9Pxq8qESHxwj2YPQoKSU7pCH8i8kmB0n3HBXKrKBdT7FqDtvAJNvlAv0EydHHeLA3GdnUK5trRoqOnCh7WIeKKz_cfpgdbB5OG9BxeU3GzP7/s865/alexandra-afganisjew-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="865" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOUo65r5eKzFyDIoN-we9LaWXP9pKI72A3cz-f-4wu8oaHTVGUIIZo_6mHdtQdyQfdnFe1T2qKFt3gUxQJ9Pxq8qESHxwj2YPQoKSU7pCH8i8kmB0n3HBXKrKBdT7FqDtvAJNvlAv0EydHHeLA3GdnUK5trRoqOnCh7WIeKKz_cfpgdbB5OG9BxeU3GzP7/s1600/alexandra-afganisjew-3.jpg"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Alexandra Afganisjew in a new cotton knit from Berocco jacketed dress by Barbarella, Vogue, December 1, 1969</td></tr></tbody></table><br><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBVSi5TgEfKFEoywPpbkF-OZHHirCws8qyetRXivaMYUJAcel9Fl3P8y1nsxzbZnbkUrIslCd_FAkkccpWBaZUIq0n2HOLJAzP3nmsAuyOX3nMdyi_yCPlbxdXb1oSamCExXIiILgfDzd2Sih8uZOJWklm0-0ov5tWDt70wjCEsKvUfV1jkNZpXWu1kDO-/s833/alexandra-afganisjew-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="833" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBVSi5TgEfKFEoywPpbkF-OZHHirCws8qyetRXivaMYUJAcel9Fl3P8y1nsxzbZnbkUrIslCd_FAkkccpWBaZUIq0n2HOLJAzP3nmsAuyOX3nMdyi_yCPlbxdXb1oSamCExXIiILgfDzd2Sih8uZOJWklm0-0ov5tWDt70wjCEsKvUfV1jkNZpXWu1kDO-/s1600/alexandra-afganisjew-4.jpg"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Alexandra Afganisjew in a green glove leather jumpsuit stamped in yellow as sleek and silky as a foulard by Viola Sylbert for Samual Robert, photo by Guy Bourdin, Harper&#39;s Bazaar, August 1969</td></tr></tbody></table><br><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrwVjD1D_8aJm_5eeqUzinyohwF5zHfrDhXbwceVF43NZHr57JWk7atQ84UUNXrjIgJoBJdOTZYXzqoZK_oUZnMycByg5k173dQIpPhKVc_5RjEX94lKTAv-wrekMrx85UFrYbQq_NjnCe8VePeLBKBbjGgI2XEwvKuKu-KFK8svYGB5cI8elLLYK1dpcM/s825/alexandra-afganisjew-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="825" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrwVjD1D_8aJm_5eeqUzinyohwF5zHfrDhXbwceVF43NZHr57JWk7atQ84UUNXrjIgJoBJdOTZYXzqoZK_oUZnMycByg5k173dQIpPhKVc_5RjEX94lKTAv-wrekMrx85UFrYbQq_NjnCe8VePeLBKBbjGgI2XEwvKuKu-KFK8svYGB5cI8elLLYK1dpcM/s1600/alexandra-afganisjew-5.jpg"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Alexandra Afganisjew in green-gold tunic with narrow wedge-shpaed trousers in cotton-backed vinyl by Sportwhirl, scarf by Doro, photo by Guy Bourdin, Harper&#39;s Bazaar, August 1969</td></tr></tbody></table><br><span></span><a href="http://www.vintag.es/2026/10/alexandra-afganisjew.html#more">See more »</a>Quynh Nguyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16274121998354621123noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6424637093648521725.post-65097249229031192122026-10-02T08:05:51.852+07:002026-10-02T13:19:20.858+07:00These beautiful portraits capture Joan Collins during the filming of the 1957 drama <i>Island in the Sun</i>. At the time, the young British actress was rising to international attention, and the film offered her a prominent role set against the lush Caribbean backdrop of Barbados.<div><br></div><div>The photos highlight her striking features, elegant style, and natural screen presence both on location and in quieter moments between takes. They offer a glamorous glimpse of Collins at an early and defining stage of her long Hollywood career.</div><div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlXM35hldqNSfgfMMj9I521uPs0JdH4NLlUYcjKPjYqzcTvrbGDrhLN5XWj3y-3Y4GUvKZoAz7b-qUQEJ6glskSNmNWfIyW2QiCTxDtRtVKBwCZU_xg9-tD-b1wLDfSiVxAd9VdTdYlU4F_h1HjbXhkmrWbLaNabThJ7gGY4-opMaGBrtS6ULDqM5oS36j/s800/joan-collins-island-in-the-sun-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="800" height="630" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlXM35hldqNSfgfMMj9I521uPs0JdH4NLlUYcjKPjYqzcTvrbGDrhLN5XWj3y-3Y4GUvKZoAz7b-qUQEJ6glskSNmNWfIyW2QiCTxDtRtVKBwCZU_xg9-tD-b1wLDfSiVxAd9VdTdYlU4F_h1HjbXhkmrWbLaNabThJ7gGY4-opMaGBrtS6ULDqM5oS36j/w640-h630/joan-collins-island-in-the-sun-1.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmSjWuemmk3CZaRsWOfEIv22er0eUBh6agr9WszAbpLDxP_az0EVlJORXFz0FD14AWRkPKDhx0AukqCg0_jkRBIrxK4Y_xQlYuf4bELDVha6zprdQraN5ho0GDPM04nUMj6Wl2U3i-F7t4-i-0yOGiqTIVEIFzlFXyWo8K8z0w0oGQqq2z5IO7qxIs3AzU/s789/joan-collins-island-in-the-sun-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="789" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmSjWuemmk3CZaRsWOfEIv22er0eUBh6agr9WszAbpLDxP_az0EVlJORXFz0FD14AWRkPKDhx0AukqCg0_jkRBIrxK4Y_xQlYuf4bELDVha6zprdQraN5ho0GDPM04nUMj6Wl2U3i-F7t4-i-0yOGiqTIVEIFzlFXyWo8K8z0w0oGQqq2z5IO7qxIs3AzU/s1600/joan-collins-island-in-the-sun-2.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJFeIvDSQAEN9grjiGkDU1AGHJ9CqcnT3LT3oFwvuPlR86l5O0eP9PS-EVLtmnNp1Xynch1vQY7MYMpmUD0s1GvLa2zz5i1gfZbyJzrhmyxwp7T1dynW5LnM1iyWpqADCoJRINc33USWH3M8JDVDNF8KPgzICRmHJyqiMganGO4RdslnQKJjZrUnTBTYF7/s835/joan-collins-island-in-the-sun-3.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="835" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJFeIvDSQAEN9grjiGkDU1AGHJ9CqcnT3LT3oFwvuPlR86l5O0eP9PS-EVLtmnNp1Xynch1vQY7MYMpmUD0s1GvLa2zz5i1gfZbyJzrhmyxwp7T1dynW5LnM1iyWpqADCoJRINc33USWH3M8JDVDNF8KPgzICRmHJyqiMganGO4RdslnQKJjZrUnTBTYF7/s1600/joan-collins-island-in-the-sun-3.jpeg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeDIwA9tKCW_EmeGOO1x6Gr0nIqOELLS8nzz3AUNztUz0DSRouWBnTiMH4w67wcWoUfmhwtXADoXGvc0ymgrNRHT3ghTSjmPLwqzc2ArL2CaF3wN8zQw54GbouTUsq0z8R5th4KylZm_73Ayu60V5QWnSp1CPGF1y7_WeETFCQS99jUV5UnVU1VuwkaKAe/s950/joan-collins-island-in-the-sun-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="950" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeDIwA9tKCW_EmeGOO1x6Gr0nIqOELLS8nzz3AUNztUz0DSRouWBnTiMH4w67wcWoUfmhwtXADoXGvc0ymgrNRHT3ghTSjmPLwqzc2ArL2CaF3wN8zQw54GbouTUsq0z8R5th4KylZm_73Ayu60V5QWnSp1CPGF1y7_WeETFCQS99jUV5UnVU1VuwkaKAe/s1600/joan-collins-island-in-the-sun-4.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIQifkrlToTRuqhWTD5rg-19oAjTE1i41d01Qk-Lfl2EGTWndlyuZQw7_MzH_fTiuiPF5VSP7ag2mEeZ9MjZTvm0umRit5JVgPOm8id_pqDHU-TPKvWP4vq7xUpZ74yFBBkdhtMHyU-PQGlZDpTL2ZOxYlxQcOtFVkkZMjwUslPzjIHZqH9mw11p5kUZ6Y/s849/joan-collins-island-in-the-sun-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="849" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIQifkrlToTRuqhWTD5rg-19oAjTE1i41d01Qk-Lfl2EGTWndlyuZQw7_MzH_fTiuiPF5VSP7ag2mEeZ9MjZTvm0umRit5JVgPOm8id_pqDHU-TPKvWP4vq7xUpZ74yFBBkdhtMHyU-PQGlZDpTL2ZOxYlxQcOtFVkkZMjwUslPzjIHZqH9mw11p5kUZ6Y/s1600/joan-collins-island-in-the-sun-5.jpg"></a></div><br><span></span><a href="http://www.vintag.es/2026/09/joan-collins-island-in-the-sun.html#more">See more »</a>Quynh Nguyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16274121998354621123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6424637093648521725.post-90819422266506066262026-10-02T06:35:30.462+07:002026-10-02T06:35:30.462+07:00In June 1941, Columbia Pictures starlets Betty Brooks and Patti McCarty spent a weekend away on Santa Catalina Island off the coast of Southern California, capturing classic pre-WWII Hollywood glamour and leisure. Shot by&nbsp;<i>LIFE</i>&nbsp;photographer Peter Stackpole, this photo essay documented the care-free summer adventures of the two 20-year-olds.<div><div><br /></div><div>At the time, both McCarty and Brooks were aspiring contract “bit players” who had recently signed with Columbia Pictures and quickly became close friends. <i>LIFE</i> framed the trip as a special “treat” for the young starlets. Patti McCarty had never previously traveled off the California mainland, and Betty Brooks had never stepped foot on a boat before the trip.</div><div><br /></div><div>Stackpole captured them enjoying classic Catalina pastimes—riding in speedboats, looking through glass-bottom boats, posing on the rocky shore, and playing with local wildlife like a white peacock. This lighthearted excursion captures a final moment of pure, pre-war American leisure. Only six months later, following the attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941, civilian tourism to Catalina Island was completely halted as the military transformed the island into a federal training zone.</div></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA8N8m8EdA83hq5SNj5Kh9u5d4RV2D_BhkBslhphfodBvjd5Gr5yTbANxGQ8OlvTGY8azH9s5J5oW9NGA2vajkEUsQv4TVHsXu70X11S47xXzBr6tXUTOU4fS7ggkuFERqx8FLGVevFe_73f93l7pzbfbHxnfx_AP94f9MouEaeaS0psARpP-JgODJStvb/s1200/betty-brooks-patti-mccarty-0.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" data-original-height="856" data-original-width="1200" height="456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA8N8m8EdA83hq5SNj5Kh9u5d4RV2D_BhkBslhphfodBvjd5Gr5yTbANxGQ8OlvTGY8azH9s5J5oW9NGA2vajkEUsQv4TVHsXu70X11S47xXzBr6tXUTOU4fS7ggkuFERqx8FLGVevFe_73f93l7pzbfbHxnfx_AP94f9MouEaeaS0psARpP-JgODJStvb/w640-h456/betty-brooks-patti-mccarty-0.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqOKUukAxIEuogDtfSadi9E1dhSsCLnjNTqLNWocrsRL1uhaPqpQvoQBkh2hM2NHE1yH1uDSwCfvR-xX511_Nj2XW_YTv9mYSvmgjf5WQ8H6N6pq8s3dvc83uzhHQrFCMbZ1eRDjFibrnT9g78-5CJGyhccId9Ay2P2uxMbBAntvw7YVeKkix8mqmYX-7e/s1200/betty-brooks-patti-mccarty-1.jpg"><img border="0" data-original-height="923" data-original-width="1200" height="492" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqOKUukAxIEuogDtfSadi9E1dhSsCLnjNTqLNWocrsRL1uhaPqpQvoQBkh2hM2NHE1yH1uDSwCfvR-xX511_Nj2XW_YTv9mYSvmgjf5WQ8H6N6pq8s3dvc83uzhHQrFCMbZ1eRDjFibrnT9g78-5CJGyhccId9Ay2P2uxMbBAntvw7YVeKkix8mqmYX-7e/w640-h492/betty-brooks-patti-mccarty-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Only 20 years old and relatively unknown to American audiences at the time, her performance opposite Rex Harrison’s Professor Henry Higgins became a monumental piece of musical theater history.</div><div><br></div><div>Based on George Bernard Shaw’s 1913 play <i>Pygmalion</i>, the musical featured a legendary book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe. The role of Eliza is widely considered one of the most physically and vocally demanding in musical theater due to its dramatic shifts and wide, punishing vocal ranges. Andrews famously used physical details to ground the character, admitting she initially stood pigeon-toed in heavy boots to capture the clumsy flower girl before straightening her posture as Eliza transformed into a “lady.”</div><div><br></div><div>The show won six Tony Awards and went on to achieve one of the longest runs in theater history. Andrews anchored the production for two years on Broadway before reprising her celebrated role for another 16 months in London’s West End.</div><div><br></div><div>Despite her massive stage success, Warner Bros. head Jack L. Warner infamously bypassed Andrews for the 1964 film adaptation, opting instead for established Hollywood star Audrey Hepburn because they “wanted a name.” This snub turned into a legendary Hollywood silver lining: freed from the film adaptation, Andrews was cast by Walt Disney in <i>Mary Poppins</i> (1964), winning the Academy Award for Best Actress and cementing her legacy as a cinematic superstar just before starring in <i>The Sound of Music</i> (1965).</div><div><div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEissRNM7jyqH2J17XAr58YXX6ke6CMgBkT4jQ_evJx2SWvigY3Ta82WPMh0EPw-1Q6ZQda45i1bqM4D6xP-HWijM-dx0g_G5V6Tj_tImi2KVearv7UWIuRWuTniRttdwT81Z9et2sHY1_S85kIwTz6ErUBpyZbTJaybVcety59yCkHCVVDVdc178cEqTix4/s803/julie-andrews-my-fair-lady-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="803" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEissRNM7jyqH2J17XAr58YXX6ke6CMgBkT4jQ_evJx2SWvigY3Ta82WPMh0EPw-1Q6ZQda45i1bqM4D6xP-HWijM-dx0g_G5V6Tj_tImi2KVearv7UWIuRWuTniRttdwT81Z9et2sHY1_S85kIwTz6ErUBpyZbTJaybVcety59yCkHCVVDVdc178cEqTix4/s1600/julie-andrews-my-fair-lady-1.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOtwke6a7SmbcgIxVTBxHAmHbZmAIftVM_gqGSNs1-Mn2UfPWQoY9GSpovhG69fpKNONDFPmGLwXAFGq7pNQK7RUpY1-OtZSTINBzS-G0cYRmN-1yyPcGxbWdMAj2Yc6cWAsY1hb5UEpsmAyNyMqZkWJRJkBXRc_TUVYp-FaX4i_Izb7TbImxA57I7gseI/s719/julie-andrews-my-fair-lady-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="719" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOtwke6a7SmbcgIxVTBxHAmHbZmAIftVM_gqGSNs1-Mn2UfPWQoY9GSpovhG69fpKNONDFPmGLwXAFGq7pNQK7RUpY1-OtZSTINBzS-G0cYRmN-1yyPcGxbWdMAj2Yc6cWAsY1hb5UEpsmAyNyMqZkWJRJkBXRc_TUVYp-FaX4i_Izb7TbImxA57I7gseI/s1600/julie-andrews-my-fair-lady-2.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgISrb7_kRdyps8q10h1_54OJ3KYLxrnynqgJApP4VREIfb6MxOGlFGActRZwod620FBIR26ciO59_zrb6zfFWiYgKCu8Vo62nedANuvkHVexPmoXr5tdmvs4GKp2iHE0w-07ps7L4n0IpAiRc_Qp5zc8NwCATa2-njkV_pan3Cr5SZg8gogV8on5iVpIq5/s711/julie-andrews-my-fair-lady-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="711" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgISrb7_kRdyps8q10h1_54OJ3KYLxrnynqgJApP4VREIfb6MxOGlFGActRZwod620FBIR26ciO59_zrb6zfFWiYgKCu8Vo62nedANuvkHVexPmoXr5tdmvs4GKp2iHE0w-07ps7L4n0IpAiRc_Qp5zc8NwCATa2-njkV_pan3Cr5SZg8gogV8on5iVpIq5/s1600/julie-andrews-my-fair-lady-3.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyVvm6pgnbOw0LsCncDDoOzNa9fGT7bMQfIur7EaTBfnYlJgtMAOb6oIAF31RFPMVygP5QgOtdSET9BQbTHtEw5SESEq9yqkoqpcV0KmKLHt8124ZqLcgriJoUWZSwyzuxqHRkYGP7stoAtlDD4z7LoH1wC8jkVMDPalL9rOlS4TUx-tSRWCDcm7rALTLb/s798/julie-andrews-my-fair-lady-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="798" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyVvm6pgnbOw0LsCncDDoOzNa9fGT7bMQfIur7EaTBfnYlJgtMAOb6oIAF31RFPMVygP5QgOtdSET9BQbTHtEw5SESEq9yqkoqpcV0KmKLHt8124ZqLcgriJoUWZSwyzuxqHRkYGP7stoAtlDD4z7LoH1wC8jkVMDPalL9rOlS4TUx-tSRWCDcm7rALTLb/s1600/julie-andrews-my-fair-lady-4.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivs_an2S1x0QRkS4J9Aps06JCRMchZM0NoVortzGLnCO3EcUQmFHdkkKRy4PrbWJVqQ0TjOp7w4EBOXaPGkWBoQZNVjPBimXFs1Ra_0w71yQFfXpR_82D_6VevLndqi8uCjgtuxOjjzrjic0Vmex3TDS4nRWOtH396g0Vw-_eTRpznluGigSV8imVKbKzq/s754/julie-andrews-my-fair-lady-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="754" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivs_an2S1x0QRkS4J9Aps06JCRMchZM0NoVortzGLnCO3EcUQmFHdkkKRy4PrbWJVqQ0TjOp7w4EBOXaPGkWBoQZNVjPBimXFs1Ra_0w71yQFfXpR_82D_6VevLndqi8uCjgtuxOjjzrjic0Vmex3TDS4nRWOtH396g0Vw-_eTRpznluGigSV8imVKbKzq/s1600/julie-andrews-my-fair-lady-5.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span></span></div></div><a href="http://www.vintag.es/2026/10/julie-andrews-my-fair-lady.html#more">See more »</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6424637093648521725.post-86304125908080329502026-10-01T16:19:00.793+07:002026-10-01T16:19:00.794+07:00Born in Covington, Kentucky, American actress Una Merkel (1903–1986) was known for her lively, wisecracking supporting roles in classic Hollywood films. She began on the stage in New York before moving to Hollywood, where she became a familiar face in 1930s cinema.<div><br></div><div>Merkel appeared in numerous films, including <i>42nd Street</i> (1933) and the memorable fight scene opposite Marlene Dietrich in <i>Destry Rides Again</i> (1939). With her sharp comic timing and distinctive Southern-tinged delivery, she specialized in playing loyal friends, sassy sidekicks, and spirited characters.</div><div><br></div><div>Later in her career, Merkel returned to the stage, winning a Tony Award, and received an Academy Award nomination for <i>Summer and Smoke</i> (1961). These vintage photos capture the charm, energy, and distinctive screen presence of Una Merkel, a memorable supporting star of Hollywood’s Golden Age.</div><div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSIxS77qSm4SPEh5sAQCUys9_yrmCr_LXx4CXUVgWlB6N3ZMKE1BNaYteeMm7DX6KZQYosQiuryNmgYDZdiGi-iU7awujbHPQURbnxWtESM3nsPfQT1ZZj-4oykhqj02Q7epw0Pr5Q0oP_jGVzE4Q9EXSHDZxGcDPPQbwqeCFi7q1hYzq5vjnw4Vo9zQWD/s800/una-merkel-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="562" data-original-width="800" height="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSIxS77qSm4SPEh5sAQCUys9_yrmCr_LXx4CXUVgWlB6N3ZMKE1BNaYteeMm7DX6KZQYosQiuryNmgYDZdiGi-iU7awujbHPQURbnxWtESM3nsPfQT1ZZj-4oykhqj02Q7epw0Pr5Q0oP_jGVzE4Q9EXSHDZxGcDPPQbwqeCFi7q1hYzq5vjnw4Vo9zQWD/w640-h450/una-merkel-1.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8YPc4ZSHQ9O6oB0jfbLWQbhWxDp-xXyoqZFxJ6oMmwbhweGWdhGEp_LHBR_mU0qB0wfIrfIqEvZ-Ybeyiqzz4xeOMpdi9DM_0niMiIwus8woRhbMuEoOlbeV445HrtIWCAdbE8ToXYrg_ppuDeRVinjwX8SwVtdBIis6QOQ4aJ2ac-yZWlW7DVtGWVN91/s811/una-merkel-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="811" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8YPc4ZSHQ9O6oB0jfbLWQbhWxDp-xXyoqZFxJ6oMmwbhweGWdhGEp_LHBR_mU0qB0wfIrfIqEvZ-Ybeyiqzz4xeOMpdi9DM_0niMiIwus8woRhbMuEoOlbeV445HrtIWCAdbE8ToXYrg_ppuDeRVinjwX8SwVtdBIis6QOQ4aJ2ac-yZWlW7DVtGWVN91/s1600/una-merkel-2.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB-2ritGWwg8dxt2bxtPJGoaw7lcsIvOCHzzR7JGHLKpdZQUXkZjmOT-ttAkFxJqkQamD9uul2ufThbXiWwVmBztQNVyLmwypcHO3v-NwtLFy3kD-SFjyyqKfcxC5UqynMqvRVIyP-bM4L8YPE_Kd_r-peQqF-0XhaJGuDBjbiXYXKoU3CCBCFAjs-CeeZ/s837/una-merkel-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="837" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB-2ritGWwg8dxt2bxtPJGoaw7lcsIvOCHzzR7JGHLKpdZQUXkZjmOT-ttAkFxJqkQamD9uul2ufThbXiWwVmBztQNVyLmwypcHO3v-NwtLFy3kD-SFjyyqKfcxC5UqynMqvRVIyP-bM4L8YPE_Kd_r-peQqF-0XhaJGuDBjbiXYXKoU3CCBCFAjs-CeeZ/s1600/una-merkel-3.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLOBn2KPmaTY1Wp3EkTVdhizaRuJBrdl7T1zE1P5RtSYSsVqe7lMC01y5kD3MGJ72D9qAcBTwn3QFHAlxT2z5V0DsiNNqlqKRtCZr-patJXuLiCB2QsNdJmbHqC54mR9xZPj7lU2SeAKDbkPAA9-wriQJ7lOEbR09OzEuUfMxjeeUEavgJzDVjiuGTtiLf/s821/una-merkel-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="821" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLOBn2KPmaTY1Wp3EkTVdhizaRuJBrdl7T1zE1P5RtSYSsVqe7lMC01y5kD3MGJ72D9qAcBTwn3QFHAlxT2z5V0DsiNNqlqKRtCZr-patJXuLiCB2QsNdJmbHqC54mR9xZPj7lU2SeAKDbkPAA9-wriQJ7lOEbR09OzEuUfMxjeeUEavgJzDVjiuGTtiLf/s1600/una-merkel-4.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNR07OEqWmDuwopIqPW5PqFou88i_AivMJpleaZnWi-0EIDj3gpmMpeQ0ekwAtgffOhJ7yCkQOp3Tt8c2aSdZIwwq7gyRZCczpcvnFvHK1i-48Vi5lN8SfiOPYvZtRMr7Ujld-2bBH0AEqWnmPfaLgGGANHNzFS2j4kge59Tk6iqwEXGjvsds4GXMWs64W/s832/una-merkel-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="832" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNR07OEqWmDuwopIqPW5PqFou88i_AivMJpleaZnWi-0EIDj3gpmMpeQ0ekwAtgffOhJ7yCkQOp3Tt8c2aSdZIwwq7gyRZCczpcvnFvHK1i-48Vi5lN8SfiOPYvZtRMr7Ujld-2bBH0AEqWnmPfaLgGGANHNzFS2j4kge59Tk6iqwEXGjvsds4GXMWs64W/s1600/una-merkel-5.jpg"></a></div><br><span></span><a href="http://www.vintag.es/2026/09/una-merkel.html#more">See more »</a>Quynh Nguyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16274121998354621123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6424637093648521725.post-67552956820036923032026-10-01T07:08:15.945+07:002026-10-01T07:08:15.945+07:00The 1912 Baker Electric Model W Runabout is a rare and charming example of early American electric automobiles.<div><br></div><div>Produced by the Baker Motor Vehicle Company of Cleveland, Ohio, Baker was one of the leading manufacturers of electric cars in the Brass Era. The Model W Runabout featured a compact, stylish open body designed for urban driving, powered by an electric motor that offered quiet and clean operation compared to the gasoline cars of the time.</div><div><br></div><div>With its refined appearance and practical design, the Baker Electric appealed to drivers seeking ease of use and sophistication. Today it stands as a fascinating reminder of the early promise of electric vehicles more than a century ago. These elegant photos capture the refined design and pioneering spirit of the 1912 Baker Electric Model W Runabout, a rare classic from the dawn of electric motoring.</div><div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbtnCkClIDNT73OEDGbqWEBDiQgRpIO6PbDn3gzX_LSPLIJmNzgQzryDuXckQ0Zo98ZgaUr5bb2U0N6Hza3BfEbarA1alkfOuYAfNIeBX1ZJaiIDAVO7rwADOByqQkTZuM6Ur-0wPSOGkW0qwCTNGtuzOB3ENeC2ilwvvpvV7oyW1efHU3twQR9UTnuMNJ/s800/1912-baker-electric-model-w-runabout-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbtnCkClIDNT73OEDGbqWEBDiQgRpIO6PbDn3gzX_LSPLIJmNzgQzryDuXckQ0Zo98ZgaUr5bb2U0N6Hza3BfEbarA1alkfOuYAfNIeBX1ZJaiIDAVO7rwADOByqQkTZuM6Ur-0wPSOGkW0qwCTNGtuzOB3ENeC2ilwvvpvV7oyW1efHU3twQR9UTnuMNJ/w640-h480/1912-baker-electric-model-w-runabout-1.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh554waBUpL2PwtlpyAxvVRoMdlDl-FYxIHT3PVLswas377tbvZ3zZxi2Q8VtOyVVzhYNWyTCd5dtiFM-t0kcnck6mMNJR2TFs1o7oY9gZBMcmXqeI6bOHmVqkQch4rt4O5brStqfHhyJf-zmL7WVcNPp5jqWZLylH4NczwRfRiaA0p8E1W5tYGUNiimNQ0/s800/1912-baker-electric-model-w-runabout-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh554waBUpL2PwtlpyAxvVRoMdlDl-FYxIHT3PVLswas377tbvZ3zZxi2Q8VtOyVVzhYNWyTCd5dtiFM-t0kcnck6mMNJR2TFs1o7oY9gZBMcmXqeI6bOHmVqkQch4rt4O5brStqfHhyJf-zmL7WVcNPp5jqWZLylH4NczwRfRiaA0p8E1W5tYGUNiimNQ0/w640-h480/1912-baker-electric-model-w-runabout-2.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpxp8va7oWUbpIuErfNPjfT_mUIfnYv6iQrINSN6VPzeN8Fvbq8amkMiGPwDPkR1vKZ0oDfYpaWWU4UbzWDRXG6pidZyn533iS5Y3Pg42W3INwf1Syxk2IhN_8f93mBsKwKBjDSVpvQoEM37kWEwvr_p2wwElP-ETPrFNLzUDbNfWvv0baYEIViWwvlaYR/s800/1912-baker-electric-model-w-runabout-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpxp8va7oWUbpIuErfNPjfT_mUIfnYv6iQrINSN6VPzeN8Fvbq8amkMiGPwDPkR1vKZ0oDfYpaWWU4UbzWDRXG6pidZyn533iS5Y3Pg42W3INwf1Syxk2IhN_8f93mBsKwKBjDSVpvQoEM37kWEwvr_p2wwElP-ETPrFNLzUDbNfWvv0baYEIViWwvlaYR/w640-h480/1912-baker-electric-model-w-runabout-3.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmXbsfCeqbt8qqaG4UVRcGJwkXXZuULztSKF_IBs7fULB89gaOc3VdKc3pmfwEy5iR0ruIlLqJ0qjg3RhgvZLLGN3HQv3Fe4jym-fhLs1WNB19mEePgmWY9r5sH41F-pWD3ePqy0lLYl64STrKM1ROPnVe-aLJtgT_I2fyNU96iBruAf7jm-Lqsks5MyJq/s800/1912-baker-electric-model-w-runabout-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmXbsfCeqbt8qqaG4UVRcGJwkXXZuULztSKF_IBs7fULB89gaOc3VdKc3pmfwEy5iR0ruIlLqJ0qjg3RhgvZLLGN3HQv3Fe4jym-fhLs1WNB19mEePgmWY9r5sH41F-pWD3ePqy0lLYl64STrKM1ROPnVe-aLJtgT_I2fyNU96iBruAf7jm-Lqsks5MyJq/w640-h480/1912-baker-electric-model-w-runabout-4.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7RTROtpART7CPBTu0mmceeMpaT8tsRugZPCmrfvlSRsxw_76YFrQnfff0uh0khwedZG9-iZ1WASz9elg3EQ4fTtDOVDqb8Jn0AaXClck26ABjuFnfSFvSZSICyweidB1oz0eiTJ6gjEOr6poRnQid2Ct3uP-PBPFECcI8068ip04ySPdH9bvhFBs2lF-x/s800/1912-baker-electric-model-w-runabout-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7RTROtpART7CPBTu0mmceeMpaT8tsRugZPCmrfvlSRsxw_76YFrQnfff0uh0khwedZG9-iZ1WASz9elg3EQ4fTtDOVDqb8Jn0AaXClck26ABjuFnfSFvSZSICyweidB1oz0eiTJ6gjEOr6poRnQid2Ct3uP-PBPFECcI8068ip04ySPdH9bvhFBs2lF-x/w640-h480/1912-baker-electric-model-w-runabout-5.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br><span></span><a href="http://www.vintag.es/2026/09/1912-baker-electric-model-w-runabout.html#more">See more »</a>Quynh Nguyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16274121998354621123noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6424637093648521725.post-90142153128026822902026-10-01T00:44:12.838+07:002026-10-01T00:44:12.839+07:00In the 1940s, Deborah Kerr (September 30, 1921 – October 16, 2007) evolved from a promising young stage actress into one of Britain’s defining screen stars and an international Hollywood talent. Her decade was marked by a signature “English rose” screen persona—refined, poised, and ladylike—backed by remarkable dramatic intensity beneath the surface.<div><br></div><div><div>After early stage work, Kerr made a notable film debut in Gabriel Pascal’s <i>Major Barbara</i> (1941) and gained acclaim for <i>Love on the Dole</i> (1941). Directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger (The Archers), Kerr played three distinct women across three different generations in <i>The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp</i> (1943). The film showcased her extraordinary versatility and established her as a major British star.</div><div><br></div><div>She starred as an Irish nationalist in <i>I See a Dark Stranger</i> (1946), winning the New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actress. In <i>Black Narcissus</i> (1947), Kerr delivered one of her definitive performances as Sister Clodagh, an Anglican nun struggling with past memories and psychological tension in a remote Himalayan convent. Her controlled, emotionally charged performance caught global attention.</div><div><br></div><div>Following her acclaim in <i>Black Narcissus</i>, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer signed her to a Hollywood contract in 1947, promoting her as “Deborah Kerr – rhymes with Star.” She instantly achieved Hollywood stardom by playing opposite Clark Gable in the satirical advertising drama <i>The Hucksters</i> (1947). This high-profile role firmly cemented her status as a global symbol of post-war cinematic glamour, setting the stage for her legendary, six-time Academy Award-nominated career in the decades that followed.</div><div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS0Ya3cgErmLAGLP2gvKfYMeWuqBVSKipz1Q1lFf_D5E9mePtYaaLMzLYIZiprAXqaaPzs8DFlQFiO48GygbUHEhrUG363UUXOP73aDGTDelKaqyg8HmdzF78DMrqs7ME5E8urhGNnJ4Hv3cuvskZhvCk7z1rQEQuFqvVQmlv2ufQQEKnPI9QxW0QfqbRY/s823/deborah-kerr-1940s-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="823" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS0Ya3cgErmLAGLP2gvKfYMeWuqBVSKipz1Q1lFf_D5E9mePtYaaLMzLYIZiprAXqaaPzs8DFlQFiO48GygbUHEhrUG363UUXOP73aDGTDelKaqyg8HmdzF78DMrqs7ME5E8urhGNnJ4Hv3cuvskZhvCk7z1rQEQuFqvVQmlv2ufQQEKnPI9QxW0QfqbRY/s1600/deborah-kerr-1940s-1.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidv5iYBNLYHL1m7ygnHxRI13E8XCQzIYULoaZyqKZxplNMMiSbbqCTmnUTecJ9VZGxNcWsTyxzgNB_YLrmeqsQqsW1Iwx3hoVX8ph4am4ykEq8f7i7TBc8zXznMxS1w2zEsz5LbXIkMvWmh1xWx1K_l0zZmleWGHkph7_1_gtQiMv4Yf7aVmboMlgpfQxq/s872/deborah-kerr-1940s-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="872" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidv5iYBNLYHL1m7ygnHxRI13E8XCQzIYULoaZyqKZxplNMMiSbbqCTmnUTecJ9VZGxNcWsTyxzgNB_YLrmeqsQqsW1Iwx3hoVX8ph4am4ykEq8f7i7TBc8zXznMxS1w2zEsz5LbXIkMvWmh1xWx1K_l0zZmleWGHkph7_1_gtQiMv4Yf7aVmboMlgpfQxq/s1600/deborah-kerr-1940s-2.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih5LjP-yeI4gVf8rcb-lUvVoquYqB1IQNhGl3XcpTFAhBKIS8dan9undVlme5iPtWeKaGEqhslE4h6wLhPejgrmcTJmUp6U4t4cIaDOsCzCydcNmrAe5dbQ62Jabc5HcWD6LwmtNC99F0D39mOv1IFFYL5UkUJ-RKxehPjSyWl1Jwcuq6c7F5j3cumEq4A/s838/deborah-kerr-1940s-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="838" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih5LjP-yeI4gVf8rcb-lUvVoquYqB1IQNhGl3XcpTFAhBKIS8dan9undVlme5iPtWeKaGEqhslE4h6wLhPejgrmcTJmUp6U4t4cIaDOsCzCydcNmrAe5dbQ62Jabc5HcWD6LwmtNC99F0D39mOv1IFFYL5UkUJ-RKxehPjSyWl1Jwcuq6c7F5j3cumEq4A/s1600/deborah-kerr-1940s-3.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIXFyCbU8gTPHngJXReNiC25n7SGmOqUJCyw17TAymxOx3hmtJJaBpNlYW86FlHe2WlkaCbpje3e-PR-Ix1axR_Eyf_9iDqgJbWW3IQZAZkqZALnga4gOcHnTrK3hhwQYszPTWbY9SFxm_v1cVHX3vSPaxfw5z6kB1f4jyAYl151dPpBRHtWS7lJph4gzN/s796/deborah-kerr-1940s-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="796" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIXFyCbU8gTPHngJXReNiC25n7SGmOqUJCyw17TAymxOx3hmtJJaBpNlYW86FlHe2WlkaCbpje3e-PR-Ix1axR_Eyf_9iDqgJbWW3IQZAZkqZALnga4gOcHnTrK3hhwQYszPTWbY9SFxm_v1cVHX3vSPaxfw5z6kB1f4jyAYl151dPpBRHtWS7lJph4gzN/s1600/deborah-kerr-1940s-4.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGQoJNJQGntgdjmJ9o-g8Rd-SMFG-YPMMh0OwJdW-1V7-nIL0NneM6GYCvXk-vpl5civNCwDB5CnTC18ryrRP9FM-Yw7JZueXx5jUVGw_o16cWD8lIUq2LwNCGK_x0hHBStb9lIP19C6JMKSzEKAMyoBoD5FVrlIHT7NGZCzXXpKQJnsFGqFJtkyDNSBCT/s810/deborah-kerr-1940s-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="810" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGQoJNJQGntgdjmJ9o-g8Rd-SMFG-YPMMh0OwJdW-1V7-nIL0NneM6GYCvXk-vpl5civNCwDB5CnTC18ryrRP9FM-Yw7JZueXx5jUVGw_o16cWD8lIUq2LwNCGK_x0hHBStb9lIP19C6JMKSzEKAMyoBoD5FVrlIHT7NGZCzXXpKQJnsFGqFJtkyDNSBCT/s1600/deborah-kerr-1940s-5.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span></span></div></div><a href="http://www.vintag.es/2026/10/deborah-kerr-1940s.html#more">See more »</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6424637093648521725.post-75462589115922283132026-09-30T22:19:48.047+07:002026-09-30T22:19:48.047+07:00Angeline Dickinson (née Brown; September 30, 1931) is an American retired actress. She began her career on television, appearing in many anthology series during the 1950s, before gaining her breakthrough role in <i>Gun the Man Down</i> (1956) with James Arness and the Western film <i>Rio Bravo</i> (1959) with John Wayne and Dean Martin, for which she received the Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year.<div><br></div><div><div>During the 1960s, Dickinson cemented her status as a major Hollywood star, embodying a unique combination of glamour, sophistication, and grit. Following her definitive breakthrough as Feathers in <i>Rio Bravo</i> (1959), the 1960s saw her balance high-profile cinematic roles, a highly publicized association with the Rat Pack, and a changing personal life.</div><div><br></div><div>Dickinson was highly prolific throughout the decade. She appeared in Westerns and crime dramas, notable titles include <i>The Killers</i> (1964, with Lee Marvin and Ronald Reagan in his last film role), <i>The Chase</i> (1966, with Marlon Brando), and <i>Point Blank</i> (1967, opposite Lee Marvin again). These roles often cast her as strong, alluring women in tense or violent stories.</div><div><br></div><div>She co-starred in <i>Ocean’s 11</i> (1960) with the Rat Pack (Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, etc.), playing a key supporting role that boosted her visibility. She also appeared in <i>Rome Adventure</i> (1962) and other romantic or lighter films. While her biggest TV success (<i>Police Woman</i>) came in the 1970s, she did guest spots and TV movies in the 1960s that kept her in the public eye.</div><div><br></div><div>Dickinson was frequently described as one of the decade’s sex symbols with a distinctive husky voice and confident screen energy. She worked with major directors and co-stars, moving between Hollywood studio pictures and more stylish, edgier projects as the decade progressed.</div><div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFoC29d8QfayAkIwFQdFEO9hTGE_wmdjwEcq-JOTlGUgqLHxnF76rwhyphenhyphenpcpA-Euubj4X_xs3bXv9itBeR93ygFvC9FTTnPOqw5LlRqkj0Cko_cnju79N52j4Ww7IPKIQNMfe0GDOPsTl8oQa2Yd1rKH3MtP_XOvNZHXe1wOgZoJTGHnIlBjBUOqTiszj6Z/s798/angie-dickinson-1960s-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="798" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFoC29d8QfayAkIwFQdFEO9hTGE_wmdjwEcq-JOTlGUgqLHxnF76rwhyphenhyphenpcpA-Euubj4X_xs3bXv9itBeR93ygFvC9FTTnPOqw5LlRqkj0Cko_cnju79N52j4Ww7IPKIQNMfe0GDOPsTl8oQa2Yd1rKH3MtP_XOvNZHXe1wOgZoJTGHnIlBjBUOqTiszj6Z/s1600/angie-dickinson-1960s-1.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge9sNoWO2NaWUlXfJ8y90I5h43FHZXymBEqZUhkHKfmPwEXEDMxlpRrHZHeL7p8k8oH48IGujMi2QJGCcLmtMd5pMkJIX8ydUqpcN-fF_cQAelfsy0d49X7si26FchuI7NL1r3bQf9Bd93f3NXwaabPaXlOpYfDWT9hli8KBtq3Ra87dk2LREaclBUbaRW/s800/angie-dickinson-1960s-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge9sNoWO2NaWUlXfJ8y90I5h43FHZXymBEqZUhkHKfmPwEXEDMxlpRrHZHeL7p8k8oH48IGujMi2QJGCcLmtMd5pMkJIX8ydUqpcN-fF_cQAelfsy0d49X7si26FchuI7NL1r3bQf9Bd93f3NXwaabPaXlOpYfDWT9hli8KBtq3Ra87dk2LREaclBUbaRW/s1600/angie-dickinson-1960s-2.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI_jm93ED-ovv9BmWLrYsfxEFpA8RVhsmPWBlmyLuW1p5IlG4ZbFcNMkrRp072iKO16sRymo0XDEjNCPtPHC312wCz1JLb1GF02dglZ16-SrRgmBTgwAHFJa9rBLph56DCM8rKMaGBnnEynC87wq9koeOW_IALokt5HO8JKt_8JydxXvg09wqSQafL5eqa/s801/angie-dickinson-1960s-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="801" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI_jm93ED-ovv9BmWLrYsfxEFpA8RVhsmPWBlmyLuW1p5IlG4ZbFcNMkrRp072iKO16sRymo0XDEjNCPtPHC312wCz1JLb1GF02dglZ16-SrRgmBTgwAHFJa9rBLph56DCM8rKMaGBnnEynC87wq9koeOW_IALokt5HO8JKt_8JydxXvg09wqSQafL5eqa/s1600/angie-dickinson-1960s-3.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpWfRIEBXc7p0DjvUFP9k561XLq2kGPEZMtR9T1gcxF7eQxUF4xzfkMngKlIILcIlO7uJqmGa0XhvJ475yFkZVVS1ZX6aUazjSfwBRkHszES1VMl36Mguy7RZ1I08HOshvhxM1lfHELFauKHFP3wJadwCgS59je3NkmPgmuAHYsPKrShiP2fCMecd4PVXC/s824/angie-dickinson-1960s-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="824" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpWfRIEBXc7p0DjvUFP9k561XLq2kGPEZMtR9T1gcxF7eQxUF4xzfkMngKlIILcIlO7uJqmGa0XhvJ475yFkZVVS1ZX6aUazjSfwBRkHszES1VMl36Mguy7RZ1I08HOshvhxM1lfHELFauKHFP3wJadwCgS59je3NkmPgmuAHYsPKrShiP2fCMecd4PVXC/s1600/angie-dickinson-1960s-4.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1HwEBVIPvW6VzWQ0Vgs1vobwxWV70KYGHWIQDCCY_7gbeB5y_6h8RTZ1AsiVdL2ICjQ2MDlHFe8QDvyZulpkANFCsocvALssPJSS4DZ-8jdhvn5NWn9B7wkxIpTlFdPqKCV8IOIkBa5zTLpX1OIS5klcOowN0XYvy-df1KkEALaw5226iD-_oYDarIAcS/s794/angie-dickinson-1960s-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="794" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1HwEBVIPvW6VzWQ0Vgs1vobwxWV70KYGHWIQDCCY_7gbeB5y_6h8RTZ1AsiVdL2ICjQ2MDlHFe8QDvyZulpkANFCsocvALssPJSS4DZ-8jdhvn5NWn9B7wkxIpTlFdPqKCV8IOIkBa5zTLpX1OIS5klcOowN0XYvy-df1KkEALaw5226iD-_oYDarIAcS/s1600/angie-dickinson-1960s-5.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span></span></div></div><a href="http://www.vintag.es/2026/09/angie-dickinson-1960s.html#more">See more »</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6424637093648521725.post-14537881432106571072026-09-30T16:03:36.770+07:002026-09-30T16:03:36.770+07:00These amazing black and white photos, via <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/162395659@N02/">Alex Clymans</a>, capture the 1958 Brussels World’s Fair, also known as Expo 58. The images showcase the futuristic architecture, international pavilions, and the iconic Atomium that became the symbol of the event.<div><br></div><div>Crowds of visitors, modernist structures, and the optimistic atmosphere of the postwar era are all preserved in these striking shots. The photos offer a vivid visual record of one of the most memorable world’s fairs of the 20th century.</div><div><br></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8SdA4Z-JhEPCqnGw1NQ_2S7d9xTXyYMeg8rq1kxAZlbgyxcpJOty458hjJifxs8QQrfTysM4MHit6HzLePzufUgFInpRmF3wz3ITXDpLuAUSxHgpGty-CUPoCExe35ok4I2oTv9yMImjEb46dpQmubSQI5YlSfdemEl3tDy7FyYFzB_S3vaQJRnvajLGl/s800/1958-brussels-worlds-fair-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="557" data-original-width="800" height="446" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8SdA4Z-JhEPCqnGw1NQ_2S7d9xTXyYMeg8rq1kxAZlbgyxcpJOty458hjJifxs8QQrfTysM4MHit6HzLePzufUgFInpRmF3wz3ITXDpLuAUSxHgpGty-CUPoCExe35ok4I2oTv9yMImjEb46dpQmubSQI5YlSfdemEl3tDy7FyYFzB_S3vaQJRnvajLGl/w640-h446/1958-brussels-worlds-fair-1.jpg" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Atomium at the 1958 Brussels World’s Fair</td></tr></tbody></table><br><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkzKnalhcHb7BKtmdB4rlOQjVb5CeTAbpTyByktkAVAHJveyfMzPrGme21tXvemIhMG4AuCX6u_KzB-3ZO_4ih7fo8yK_A6mMQFmfY9Rh19UMf8eIHyUh1Xt7DhOjOb2yQOfgC7K_MIuqhHxVAmtfHJWQbgg4uOGkKOlS7h0SrN9zClcBKwdBHNoX3l5hh/s908/1958-brussels-worlds-fair-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="908" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkzKnalhcHb7BKtmdB4rlOQjVb5CeTAbpTyByktkAVAHJveyfMzPrGme21tXvemIhMG4AuCX6u_KzB-3ZO_4ih7fo8yK_A6mMQFmfY9Rh19UMf8eIHyUh1Xt7DhOjOb2yQOfgC7K_MIuqhHxVAmtfHJWQbgg4uOGkKOlS7h0SrN9zClcBKwdBHNoX3l5hh/s1600/1958-brussels-worlds-fair-2.jpg"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Atomium at the 1958 Brussels World’s Fair</td></tr></tbody></table><br><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNdtFI_P-633KmrUlQaNr333HmmX_ij1drcy-qvfQBSddimJvI2TR3GPmg5AMFTUTbFmin7dah4NqvKQ5KpL-pX7S3Avkxb6vZq4RfjFOlD3K4DhY04J4dAebPRdPgjxQIBpJPGuG48PT_9UieslBT0EKw7gi8hLv8-fvAG5QtxH21ZegxDPvzsDyl3NTb/s960/1958-brussels-worlds-fair-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNdtFI_P-633KmrUlQaNr333HmmX_ij1drcy-qvfQBSddimJvI2TR3GPmg5AMFTUTbFmin7dah4NqvKQ5KpL-pX7S3Avkxb6vZq4RfjFOlD3K4DhY04J4dAebPRdPgjxQIBpJPGuG48PT_9UieslBT0EKw7gi8hLv8-fvAG5QtxH21ZegxDPvzsDyl3NTb/s1600/1958-brussels-worlds-fair-3.jpg"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">American pavilion at the 1958 Brussels World’s Fair</td></tr></tbody></table><br><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOpIGaTjXw5gKpLXMGPSX3E6buLvGqJqIq1AWnuuFOuqoP_jmvuWXUCZjlB-Bih3Netnwc7P-Y9n0Pkb5xIpeql5QJ9sk22XTknDwOAocy3JUUce9A1KjcmBth3ZQpIa7NG4AoP2TbN5Av_QioMr7rk35gAls2dj1R3AQVgh01HlSuoZr-ovxrbXMKJh13/s935/1958-brussels-worlds-fair-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="935" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOpIGaTjXw5gKpLXMGPSX3E6buLvGqJqIq1AWnuuFOuqoP_jmvuWXUCZjlB-Bih3Netnwc7P-Y9n0Pkb5xIpeql5QJ9sk22XTknDwOAocy3JUUce9A1KjcmBth3ZQpIa7NG4AoP2TbN5Av_QioMr7rk35gAls2dj1R3AQVgh01HlSuoZr-ovxrbXMKJh13/s1600/1958-brussels-worlds-fair-4.jpg"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">American pavilion at the 1958 Brussels World’s Fair</td></tr></tbody></table><br><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPMmbeJLl3Kp9vGB_h8b2O__6cTErLNTYzoG5CduG0x05OQtphUm8xUWv2lZkKeZxxF-R_F60HTAUOBGfJqMKAwU616yIovPuAGfDTr3_f44y38mshyphenhyphenmGAaLMfqyHfJqjxiTirWxtZLyIaMFMfZdRmc5YbhEMWlcNTRHbJZIxiAOsx1j1DkuPoBU88HVKO/s800/1958-brussels-worlds-fair-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="539" data-original-width="800" height="432" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPMmbeJLl3Kp9vGB_h8b2O__6cTErLNTYzoG5CduG0x05OQtphUm8xUWv2lZkKeZxxF-R_F60HTAUOBGfJqMKAwU616yIovPuAGfDTr3_f44y38mshyphenhyphenmGAaLMfqyHfJqjxiTirWxtZLyIaMFMfZdRmc5YbhEMWlcNTRHbJZIxiAOsx1j1DkuPoBU88HVKO/w640-h432/1958-brussels-worlds-fair-5.jpg" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">American pavilion at the 1958 Brussels World’s Fair</td></tr></tbody></table><br><span></span><a href="http://www.vintag.es/2026/09/1958-brussels-worlds-fair.html#more">See more »</a>Quynh Nguyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16274121998354621123noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6424637093648521725.post-68880759469547315682026-09-30T15:05:00.044+07:002026-09-30T15:16:37.394+07:00The legendary French poet, playwright, and novelist passed away from pneumonia on May 22, 1885, at the age of 83. By the time of his death, Victor Hugo was a revered national hero who had dominated French literature and politics for over half a century.<div><br /></div><div>The day after his passing—May 23, 1885—his close circle called upon his longtime friend, the famous pioneer photographer Gaspard-Félix Tournachon, better known as Nadar. Nadar rushed to Hugo’s home on Avenue Victor Hugo in Paris to immortalize the great man one last time.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj4_szKllyUkc8G4s1ynrup7Elamv8Purt8olLgEGYNatD0sYJEUTFt6K-xkxF5ypubHtoPnDa4COZSAquH3Qt9Yw8MdyS_fUWRS24HV5PLJEoT9nBkDzg6U9XnvxjnozRQJTgRYXNBL3qznsg5HjkZVaqUibVgKdwUdxHVMxVOLTHFNSJPXGQQtQ3uXUL/s2000/victor-hugo-on-his-deathbed.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1636" data-original-width="2000" height="524" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj4_szKllyUkc8G4s1ynrup7Elamv8Purt8olLgEGYNatD0sYJEUTFt6K-xkxF5ypubHtoPnDa4COZSAquH3Qt9Yw8MdyS_fUWRS24HV5PLJEoT9nBkDzg6U9XnvxjnozRQJTgRYXNBL3qznsg5HjkZVaqUibVgKdwUdxHVMxVOLTHFNSJPXGQQtQ3uXUL/w640-h524/victor-hugo-on-his-deathbed.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><div>Taking the photograph required careful staging to accommodate the early camera technology and the solemnity of the room. Nadar refused to carry heavy artificial lighting equipment. Instead, his friend Paul Meurice helped him secure permission to throw open the window shutters overlooking the garden.</div><div><br /></div><div>To control the harsh morning sun, Nadar rigged black drapery across the window and tied it to a bedpost. This isolated Hugo’s face against a dark, somber background. He then placed a mirror to reflect soft natural light back into the shadows on the writer’s face.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><div>Nadar’s son, Paul, later recalled that his father took this iconic photograph while weeping. Paul described the image as his father’s true masterpiece, capturing Hugo looking like “an old worker sleeping peacefully after an honest day’s work.”</div><div><br /></div><div>Following his death, Hugo’s body lay in state under the Arc de Triomphe, and an estimated two million people joined his funeral procession before he was laid to rest in the Panthéon.</div></div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWFVBwXbLcbQwE9ORpvXmyAu_Hjl63lCTyRnQrVk9hCUrKF58WCx-kIZXC7EcxhBcJG-jB0Ta2JFWls9YyqgRn7GznU3pQcgxSM9BlzqxncWRsZYvlw9GBr-SaLSVzbUjxr3XWpJNHK1lpMy_TG5KM795iU5q8yQH0GpIdx97vtC-SLxhAo2gtTQTfq3gJ/s1200/funeral-of-victor-hugo.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="737" data-original-width="1200" height="394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWFVBwXbLcbQwE9ORpvXmyAu_Hjl63lCTyRnQrVk9hCUrKF58WCx-kIZXC7EcxhBcJG-jB0Ta2JFWls9YyqgRn7GznU3pQcgxSM9BlzqxncWRsZYvlw9GBr-SaLSVzbUjxr3XWpJNHK1lpMy_TG5KM795iU5q8yQH0GpIdx97vtC-SLxhAo2gtTQTfq3gJ/w640-h394/funeral-of-victor-hugo.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Funeral of Victor Hugo on June 1, 1885.</td></tr></tbody></table>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6424637093648521725.post-66080214964833185232026-09-30T07:10:21.837+07:002026-09-30T07:10:21.837+07:00These fascinating vintage photos capture the everyday street fashion of the 1930s. From tailored coats and elegant dresses to practical workwear and casual ensembles, the images reveal how ordinary people dressed as they moved through city streets and public spaces.<div><br></div><div>Details such as hats, gloves, footwear, and carefully composed silhouettes reflect both the economic realities of the decade and the enduring sense of style that defined the era. These photos offer a vivid and authentic record of 1930s street fashion as it was truly worn.</div><div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZfnED7FnUJpfcCH7P8zs96azmCBuicQxzpPyDAFJO_D7fFKfl-kaV3ZXjDlqJ8aFShsqF_R0OfisHf82f6TVwtnPSEprIKhUCq8znfUBlwa_o_8Pgk7ppfbIMdvwjlqglPm2tZs0pr8nUWVPJZvCls6RhpDjeyj7QnzPEbt_e15wi4rooho-OaPpUyWTX/s800/1930s-street-fashion-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="521" data-original-width="800" height="416" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZfnED7FnUJpfcCH7P8zs96azmCBuicQxzpPyDAFJO_D7fFKfl-kaV3ZXjDlqJ8aFShsqF_R0OfisHf82f6TVwtnPSEprIKhUCq8znfUBlwa_o_8Pgk7ppfbIMdvwjlqglPm2tZs0pr8nUWVPJZvCls6RhpDjeyj7QnzPEbt_e15wi4rooho-OaPpUyWTX/w640-h416/1930s-street-fashion-1.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipXeXxkEd9utPsczYCISeafXU3EB4FB4n8RXNSi2YlxwKjFeUN_iQ82zO6qmtyjlJUSfH7T9aSQrX-ZRybEo3ikrXydoPsHPWXoUApDL8C1HTjowp6ghherhpJ-F-NaT8sM3mquuf3MM5LDEvPRH_ZCQOLGr-bFlGWJdEp87f-69mI8-WNC5neKdNwS7Rm/s800/1930s-street-fashion-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="730" data-original-width="800" height="584" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipXeXxkEd9utPsczYCISeafXU3EB4FB4n8RXNSi2YlxwKjFeUN_iQ82zO6qmtyjlJUSfH7T9aSQrX-ZRybEo3ikrXydoPsHPWXoUApDL8C1HTjowp6ghherhpJ-F-NaT8sM3mquuf3MM5LDEvPRH_ZCQOLGr-bFlGWJdEp87f-69mI8-WNC5neKdNwS7Rm/w640-h584/1930s-street-fashion-2.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkxM38rZJO4EC9cnJVEmoqKA5OSsiBK71CBffFysF06hh4tPqqLUWeMiSu4QDhNWiFPQLq8wB1Q7Mvs9BVCOQ8E5VZ8VVV8ASoZHHsf7jE3D1-v3OooVw8YenYBy9brqa02ECYMKenlhgzHNPGy_PaCq-KFlk-KVuNETIJW4bWLc4Wz8iAF54BiGfBqi_5/s920/1930s-street-fashion-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="920" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkxM38rZJO4EC9cnJVEmoqKA5OSsiBK71CBffFysF06hh4tPqqLUWeMiSu4QDhNWiFPQLq8wB1Q7Mvs9BVCOQ8E5VZ8VVV8ASoZHHsf7jE3D1-v3OooVw8YenYBy9brqa02ECYMKenlhgzHNPGy_PaCq-KFlk-KVuNETIJW4bWLc4Wz8iAF54BiGfBqi_5/s1600/1930s-street-fashion-3.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimRrAVVWDlM8b-Et8jsngiRbX46WllbVmp_raxgs6OUiXv9wBo_8jwZEazbNzPjF0YbmfMyz6jgog0lDvwmW6q_3Y4n6rGXu261bkB3YPdsCYn-LBxtkBOcfCOkOtBhmzCuaLZntIk_CK57vR-_eRZxBT37a9gFOcx_uQ6ssQM1cGKL8KWa_rjsr0obmml/s800/1930s-street-fashion-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="795" data-original-width="800" height="636" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimRrAVVWDlM8b-Et8jsngiRbX46WllbVmp_raxgs6OUiXv9wBo_8jwZEazbNzPjF0YbmfMyz6jgog0lDvwmW6q_3Y4n6rGXu261bkB3YPdsCYn-LBxtkBOcfCOkOtBhmzCuaLZntIk_CK57vR-_eRZxBT37a9gFOcx_uQ6ssQM1cGKL8KWa_rjsr0obmml/w640-h636/1930s-street-fashion-4.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiySt24g-fUvz5uTbu6hkPMDkbxDaa50CJAamOH2DW7ZHy7FT8L1lmObZTrIHOGyRCy0EnXSr6_foA-UG9lN3aPx4OtMBx2hEmRxbGXkrhrjBre-awm_-_x7Rcp7Eks3zKoDm3bLey4ouxHJPW_UjRNYwXbXZsaGKPpgPf9qNHKxJmLIASf3FP4OGp6a4cy/s800/1930s-street-fashion-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="692" data-original-width="800" height="554" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiySt24g-fUvz5uTbu6hkPMDkbxDaa50CJAamOH2DW7ZHy7FT8L1lmObZTrIHOGyRCy0EnXSr6_foA-UG9lN3aPx4OtMBx2hEmRxbGXkrhrjBre-awm_-_x7Rcp7Eks3zKoDm3bLey4ouxHJPW_UjRNYwXbXZsaGKPpgPf9qNHKxJmLIASf3FP4OGp6a4cy/w640-h554/1930s-street-fashion-5.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br><span></span><a href="http://www.vintag.es/2026/09/1930s-street-fashion.html#more">See more »</a>Quynh Nguyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16274121998354621123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6424637093648521725.post-70358292732998804622026-09-30T00:46:15.037+07:002026-09-30T01:01:56.699+07:00In 1974, famed American photographer Jack Mitchell photographed actress and comedic icon Madeline Kahn at his studio in New York City. The studio session captured Kahn during a major turning point in her career, 1974 was the landmark year she starred in two of Mel Brooks’ iconic comedies, <i>Blazing Saddles</i> (as Lili Von Shtupp, earning her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress) and <i>Young Frankenstein</i> (as Elizabeth).<div><br></div><div><div>Jack Mitchell was renowned for his black-and-white portraits of cultural figures, dancers, artists, and actors for publications like <i>The New York Times</i>, <i>After Dark</i>, and <i>Dance Magazine</i>. The session featured classic mid-1970s studio lighting, crisp contrast against dark backgrounds, clean rim lighting, and creative double-exposure techniques combining profile and direct-facing angles.</div><div><br></div><div>Captured during her rise as one of the preeminent comedic actresses of modern American cinema and theater, balancing her broad comedic presence with understated studio portraiture.</div></div><div><div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk5fMIX3mvjsciDKMVW9jJck7C7Dou4U06e0IqXT19n2jXlV61BPTNuDlUBRaG07A0AbFzmyN39ytCWJ4dWdFdUH9VT8y0TGsGqBG75qEbdHon_cEs4ZdUJxlkG3sALZ5uEEdEZh2DMwSgCk-i1i4hRZG4_OZwzDSgojuOTiuPd3AzULZcezxGW16-LlJ8/s1200/madeline-kahn-by-jack-mitchell-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk5fMIX3mvjsciDKMVW9jJck7C7Dou4U06e0IqXT19n2jXlV61BPTNuDlUBRaG07A0AbFzmyN39ytCWJ4dWdFdUH9VT8y0TGsGqBG75qEbdHon_cEs4ZdUJxlkG3sALZ5uEEdEZh2DMwSgCk-i1i4hRZG4_OZwzDSgojuOTiuPd3AzULZcezxGW16-LlJ8/w640-h640/madeline-kahn-by-jack-mitchell-1.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Starring alongside Laurence Olivier as Mr. Darcy, Garson brought her signature grace, intelligence, and a distinctly buoyant, “pert” comedic timing to Jane Austen’s most famous heroine.<div><br></div><div><div>This classic Hollywood production stands out due to several unique stylistic and narrative departures from the original 1813 novel. Instead of the historically accurate, high-waisted Regency-era silhouettes, the film opted for elaborate, wide-skirted 1830s–1840s Victorian-style gowns. The studio reportedly reused these costumes from other large productions like Jezebel to cut down costs during the build-up to World War II.</div><div><br></div><div>Garson was 36 years old when the movie was released, considerably older than the book’s 20-year-old Elizabeth. To fit her mature, leading-lady presence, the film adapted the story to make Elizabeth the eldest Bennet sister instead of Jane.</div><div><br></div><div>The script was co-written by famed British novelist Aldous Huxley and Jane Murfin. Rather than adapting the book directly, they based their narrative heavily on a 1936 Broadway stage adaptation by Helen Jerome, resulting in a condensed, fast-paced comedy of manners that omitted major characters like the Gardiners and Georgiana Darcy.</div><div><br></div><div>Despite these Hollywood alterations, Garson’s chemistry with Olivier and her vibrant portrayal won over critics, cementing this film as the first major cinematic bridge to bring Austen’s masterwork to worldwide audiences. The film was a major box-office success and earned critical acclaim, solidifying Garson’s status as one of MGM’s leading dramatic actresses leading into her Academy Award-winning role in <i>Mrs. Miniver</i> (1942).</div><div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNXIL0E9Ueu2hqPa1WepYJVu3ej7dA4ZGg8pHMOpB2sFkBCGKog-VgD5VdgirQVktRulIMJftp_zTqeAWD91YawJ6MT-49tyb3NtAOyxG1MQLTBzlQzGdAEwSG_7TNLxpsAd0wA02Jo3D4DCa5G53Zyc-SyvbDX5Fd0mB3V9LcKrJnSR3_e29zUnTROnie/s829/greer-garson-pride-and-prejudice-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="829" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNXIL0E9Ueu2hqPa1WepYJVu3ej7dA4ZGg8pHMOpB2sFkBCGKog-VgD5VdgirQVktRulIMJftp_zTqeAWD91YawJ6MT-49tyb3NtAOyxG1MQLTBzlQzGdAEwSG_7TNLxpsAd0wA02Jo3D4DCa5G53Zyc-SyvbDX5Fd0mB3V9LcKrJnSR3_e29zUnTROnie/s1600/greer-garson-pride-and-prejudice-1.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMmtBDal3Q7-uyVB16Ts5a4csH7iriHTBZ5giIFUfKTi5WGLwU1uMy7HL18wQKL_bdCU9McwEFiesydhD_fQrj5_Wb_Ht7zkH-bE-GQ1fQ7gX0oilklMfEFizlHsC6mw0Xr1yiuFxMzHHv3_vaHol1BjChY-mRhLahLexHihUTQ1uXc2XaC66YZNDP-tx6/s823/greer-garson-pride-and-prejudice-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="823" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMmtBDal3Q7-uyVB16Ts5a4csH7iriHTBZ5giIFUfKTi5WGLwU1uMy7HL18wQKL_bdCU9McwEFiesydhD_fQrj5_Wb_Ht7zkH-bE-GQ1fQ7gX0oilklMfEFizlHsC6mw0Xr1yiuFxMzHHv3_vaHol1BjChY-mRhLahLexHihUTQ1uXc2XaC66YZNDP-tx6/s1600/greer-garson-pride-and-prejudice-2.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtQEo3k-wB2Vdd71RBKrMSzL1FAh6raJqTCLN7s95etPpZJdoP6UyY7wtod4guQ5OH76tAKUgxYxz8Mjvzx9o2GEkm6DW3ncNuBHVJNEGrOc6uRVLHESEO-LGSu3RbRpKyUiq6BzZLIJ6GViUbhxENnCDRsUCwsRH6nLLsbYUzt1-R2lIUt8e7RIwIumth/s880/greer-garson-pride-and-prejudice-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="880" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtQEo3k-wB2Vdd71RBKrMSzL1FAh6raJqTCLN7s95etPpZJdoP6UyY7wtod4guQ5OH76tAKUgxYxz8Mjvzx9o2GEkm6DW3ncNuBHVJNEGrOc6uRVLHESEO-LGSu3RbRpKyUiq6BzZLIJ6GViUbhxENnCDRsUCwsRH6nLLsbYUzt1-R2lIUt8e7RIwIumth/s1600/greer-garson-pride-and-prejudice-3.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9pTV5YP7PHa35wnOyqu4mN-aOnVVHL4kONqmEJYKywWA2qnaK5RyOO6-6MY2b5Efp7PSI_lkpMcUHJln6lZHNsVt8fDPjHNwySwnf2la0SfeTyuHiA2Gn1qUt5m22qKLRcu-4Xv471I06Fob4-utQWKP3wibLNNoSqe7UUtLDNCeZDRWeYbCiqvrVi5zt/s896/greer-garson-pride-and-prejudice-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="896" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9pTV5YP7PHa35wnOyqu4mN-aOnVVHL4kONqmEJYKywWA2qnaK5RyOO6-6MY2b5Efp7PSI_lkpMcUHJln6lZHNsVt8fDPjHNwySwnf2la0SfeTyuHiA2Gn1qUt5m22qKLRcu-4Xv471I06Fob4-utQWKP3wibLNNoSqe7UUtLDNCeZDRWeYbCiqvrVi5zt/s1600/greer-garson-pride-and-prejudice-4.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1KQG6Xu3Tx-H2IqycuSYysidJ8wpWG7lfWkIVGZ5hoMxzTiLNaHvuu_zsC1bOnf0dJa7cMIF5WWjGJ5vyTIXTK1UuYg2dqCvxGbnGLqmrf-vvpY1J-bOqtinRv81fzt-MvNz9Y7cifE3cPHk5pSa58m4eYHgKV1ft1Po_7Y8G-Nx95HpHfJnbFUywO562/s788/greer-garson-pride-and-prejudice-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1KQG6Xu3Tx-H2IqycuSYysidJ8wpWG7lfWkIVGZ5hoMxzTiLNaHvuu_zsC1bOnf0dJa7cMIF5WWjGJ5vyTIXTK1UuYg2dqCvxGbnGLqmrf-vvpY1J-bOqtinRv81fzt-MvNz9Y7cifE3cPHk5pSa58m4eYHgKV1ft1Po_7Y8G-Nx95HpHfJnbFUywO562/s1600/greer-garson-pride-and-prejudice-5.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span></span></div></div><a href="http://www.vintag.es/2026/09/greer-garson-pride-and-prejudice.html#more">See more »</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6424637093648521725.post-55930989634487990142026-09-29T15:35:15.143+07:002026-09-29T15:35:15.144+07:00Isabella Rossellini (born 1952) is an Italian-American actress and model, the daughter of legendary actress Ingrid Bergman and director Roberto Rossellini.<div><br></div><div>Rossellini rose to international prominence in the 1980s as both a celebrated fashion model, most notably as the longtime face of Lancôme, and a compelling screen presence. Her breakthrough film role came in David Lynch’s <i>Blue Velvet</i> (1986), followed by appearances in films such as <i>Wild at Heart</i>, <i>Death Becomes Her</i>, and many others.</div><div><br></div><div>Known for her distinctive beauty, intelligence, and versatility, Rossellini has sustained a long career across cinema, modeling, and later creative projects, remaining one of the most recognizable and enduring figures of late-20th-century culture. These striking photos capture the beauty, presence, and timeless elegance of Isabella Rossellini, an icon of both film and fashion.</div><div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfzVrDe3Ke5W1IUpzKeAufjXTDQAC11jgAz2Dyo2WQVBAHo4Abb8b6wrAYFQpvu-lwteNVdYp99DNxP2y3YPIMgDJihsCA0QTlh6lvcmbbYY9XAsBNi4RC0mRI-jZQQ_jheViaaqXljYPQnZ8bhfxU7j5PAaZtb0I9dbvi4rlZukEhvUXlNWPY0AfLaE6I/s800/isabella-rossellini-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="612" data-original-width="800" height="490" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfzVrDe3Ke5W1IUpzKeAufjXTDQAC11jgAz2Dyo2WQVBAHo4Abb8b6wrAYFQpvu-lwteNVdYp99DNxP2y3YPIMgDJihsCA0QTlh6lvcmbbYY9XAsBNi4RC0mRI-jZQQ_jheViaaqXljYPQnZ8bhfxU7j5PAaZtb0I9dbvi4rlZukEhvUXlNWPY0AfLaE6I/w640-h490/isabella-rossellini-1.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgulpJSQSaJ7MlQCTq-SG7lIDDp0kDWCXoqaUlEFffIfsMr-7X0Ep5spTrN6dENBePzETdkZOeakQZIliKKM3gvy5ljVOrZ2qIBjnpraIBBYhJ39duKSy5nfZfN0ggm5KaXa6MfP1qR-KcSG33UXk-fNKBii8rCtdI9tmpckOOb82-M2fPegFFSbU5HsViI/s905/isabella-rossellini-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="905" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgulpJSQSaJ7MlQCTq-SG7lIDDp0kDWCXoqaUlEFffIfsMr-7X0Ep5spTrN6dENBePzETdkZOeakQZIliKKM3gvy5ljVOrZ2qIBjnpraIBBYhJ39duKSy5nfZfN0ggm5KaXa6MfP1qR-KcSG33UXk-fNKBii8rCtdI9tmpckOOb82-M2fPegFFSbU5HsViI/s1600/isabella-rossellini-2.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKZPYJ_S7IyYhzOR7SxJJOcxdZsztJGdOaGUzyLTm-Pt-NLlPjLU4PXTCg37GLiK2NE-4tZklbVYsbqrWvX4lO8bOqCGzF4Hep9KcKKofXIwuDTpjM5l84pp2LhpymeOI4TXH2Oa3F2unhY8ZPPsutqmbIhGkPrPHyZVv3hkGuTqR2Pxrog4zQgLYASlAo/s896/isabella-rossellini-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="896" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKZPYJ_S7IyYhzOR7SxJJOcxdZsztJGdOaGUzyLTm-Pt-NLlPjLU4PXTCg37GLiK2NE-4tZklbVYsbqrWvX4lO8bOqCGzF4Hep9KcKKofXIwuDTpjM5l84pp2LhpymeOI4TXH2Oa3F2unhY8ZPPsutqmbIhGkPrPHyZVv3hkGuTqR2Pxrog4zQgLYASlAo/s1600/isabella-rossellini-3.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiSOLNAXRZqtNrrNrOo2gFYuAxbfySq07O1j1nnYyI5vKKRspa7vBumSCoZlv65_Q9uZ_bzVYPANe7a3hmMm3pFC2cy4Dx026MUV_cBe4JkaA5cjTRLF8QPPzwRuUf34c4DVUXAognGva2gUk32h1k242SFtSwC73vTZ3q07igW1T6JZe9OycC476funRB/s966/isabella-rossellini-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="966" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiSOLNAXRZqtNrrNrOo2gFYuAxbfySq07O1j1nnYyI5vKKRspa7vBumSCoZlv65_Q9uZ_bzVYPANe7a3hmMm3pFC2cy4Dx026MUV_cBe4JkaA5cjTRLF8QPPzwRuUf34c4DVUXAognGva2gUk32h1k242SFtSwC73vTZ3q07igW1T6JZe9OycC476funRB/s1600/isabella-rossellini-4.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji2YBnUnarfoogIVXp6feDeraGEKcB919KsU7j_O7x7eBZifAT3BHvz1F3dz-HAPIgCxpJ-900ww26Omptvgu6JTTEil6OE6DQPkXDmK-ww5v8z-2bg-5Yv5R1Z6ciMMalZr-Wx1nojQCfRbtlEhXfU1kTnBINbviOL7TAWpDhS27887KnbV2K_u81IF9r/s780/isabella-rossellini-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="780" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji2YBnUnarfoogIVXp6feDeraGEKcB919KsU7j_O7x7eBZifAT3BHvz1F3dz-HAPIgCxpJ-900ww26Omptvgu6JTTEil6OE6DQPkXDmK-ww5v8z-2bg-5Yv5R1Z6ciMMalZr-Wx1nojQCfRbtlEhXfU1kTnBINbviOL7TAWpDhS27887KnbV2K_u81IF9r/s1600/isabella-rossellini-5.jpg"></a></div><br><span></span><a href="http://www.vintag.es/2026/09/isabella-rossellini.html#more">See more »</a>Quynh Nguyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16274121998354621123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6424637093648521725.post-81061404249015018032026-09-29T14:28:01.853+07:002026-09-29T14:28:46.249+07:00In October 1951, renowned <i>LIFE</i> magazine photographer Lisa Larsen captured a famous series of portraits of a 20-year-old Anita Ekberg. Freshly crowned Miss Sweden, Ekberg had arrived in the United States to compete in the Miss America event as a guest of honor and to further her modeling career. The resulting <i>LIFE</i> magazine feature, headline-styled “Beautiful Maid of Malmo,” introduced the future cinematic icon to American audiences long before her legendary role in <i>La Dolce Vita</i>.<div><br /></div><div><div>Larsen captured Ekberg playfully making animated faces and expressive pouts for the camera, highlighting her lively personality alongside her classic blonde features. Several of the iconic images show Ekberg trying on dramatic fashions of the era, including a heavy, dark-veiled hat designed by Mr. John.</div><div><br /></div><div><div>At the urging of her mother, 19-year-old Ekberg entered and won the Miss Sweden competition in 1950. In 1951, she traveled to the United States to compete in the Miss Universe pageant. Although she did not win the crown, she placed as one of the six finalists. Her striking blonde, statuesque physique, and natural charisma immediately caught the eye of Hollywood talent scouts and high-profile figures like Howard Hughes.</div><div><br /></div><div>Following the pageant, she signed a contract with Universal Studios. Because she spoke very little English at the time, the studio system placed her into intensive training. She received lessons in drama, elocution, dancing, horseback riding, and fencing. Ekberg famously admitted later in life that she was spoiled by the system and preferred playing over working. 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The note he is holding says “I HAVE HAD A HAPPY LIFE AND THANK THE LORD. GOODBYE AND MAY GOD BLESS ALL!”. It was found on an undeveloped roll of film inside his camera after his body was discovered in the Alaskan wilderness.</div><div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvj6fBI10xdg1OD87Pb6-bUF_paQVzA__qwN6_1SSQ3fxPnA1Yb0fOmp3sL1ymmIqByfrGoHHBkLyuGO2G-xsR-A2rztd4pT_kF78mfIidW-vSuZC9A3NjhiwETLJG9IXKdzxVx9THrnwcyRdpvDK4318Urn8UDciiPxCiKu0-MNa_ad9-8SMqT3Mj3Ge5/s1200/chris-mccandless-last-photo-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="930" data-original-width="1200" height="496" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvj6fBI10xdg1OD87Pb6-bUF_paQVzA__qwN6_1SSQ3fxPnA1Yb0fOmp3sL1ymmIqByfrGoHHBkLyuGO2G-xsR-A2rztd4pT_kF78mfIidW-vSuZC9A3NjhiwETLJG9IXKdzxVx9THrnwcyRdpvDK4318Urn8UDciiPxCiKu0-MNa_ad9-8SMqT3Mj3Ge5/w640-h496/chris-mccandless-last-photo-1.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihszW-PHmS53X57eRu1rlArbx0kNpegdCOioaT4oQsXT9N8AYBUBw5jZP3pgpzoErCYvgTfFrQ3O6FLUMRDzfxs1cYSWqv7YS3hVLlScx4XMVLm0sEXlFjvq7b4Gfj55shabGLl-7dcUVNsLboKEVM-CQNLF32MKDA0BcDDRmYsyYr3hZnxAwZzG3x5-Cy/s1200/chris-mccandless-last-photo-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="738" data-original-width="1200" height="394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihszW-PHmS53X57eRu1rlArbx0kNpegdCOioaT4oQsXT9N8AYBUBw5jZP3pgpzoErCYvgTfFrQ3O6FLUMRDzfxs1cYSWqv7YS3hVLlScx4XMVLm0sEXlFjvq7b4Gfj55shabGLl-7dcUVNsLboKEVM-CQNLF32MKDA0BcDDRmYsyYr3hZnxAwZzG3x5-Cy/w640-h394/chris-mccandless-last-photo-2.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-7aCM8V_9Rnnc4Nj7O_3ORIAVB21KSo4m339i95-FiwKd62jBASPjTwdVrdqVnL2X5XadYGwsEbnh8kUO5eh710vI0MYKbjizVmNtdIDG54VQOd3p3FZi7uul15o6U8AtrjBfCL5OJgB11tFRILh4o6AH3dWCP5HrPCnD2yaEVhN7DrIGipGDdMT3cY6e/s1200/chris-mccandless-last-photo-3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="740" data-original-width="1200" height="394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-7aCM8V_9Rnnc4Nj7O_3ORIAVB21KSo4m339i95-FiwKd62jBASPjTwdVrdqVnL2X5XadYGwsEbnh8kUO5eh710vI0MYKbjizVmNtdIDG54VQOd3p3FZi7uul15o6U8AtrjBfCL5OJgB11tFRILh4o6AH3dWCP5HrPCnD2yaEVhN7DrIGipGDdMT3cY6e/w640-h394/chris-mccandless-last-photo-3.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br><div><div>In May 1990, after graduating from Emory University, McCandless severed contact with his family, donated his remaining savings to charity, abandoned his car, and set off on a nomadic journey across North America. Driven by idealistic philosophy, transcendentalist literature, and a desire to escape modern society, he eventually hitched a ride to Alaska in April 1992.</div><div><br></div><div>After hiking along the Stampede Trail near Denali National Park, McCandless came across an abandoned 1946 International Harvester bus (known as Fairbanks Bus 142), which served as his shelter. He spent roughly 113 days surviving off local flora, small game, and a moose he managed to hunt.</div><div><br></div><div>When he attempted to return to civilization in July 1992, he found the Teklanika River swollen with glacial runoff and impassable. Trapped, he returned to the bus. Facing starvation and potentially weakened by toxic seeds (<i>Hedysarum mackenzii</i> or alkaloid poisoning from wild potato seeds), his condition deteriorated rapidly.</div><div><br></div><div>McCandless died in late August 1992 inside Bus 142 at the age of 24. Local hunters discovered his body on September 6, 1992, weighing only 67 pounds (30 kg).</div><div><br></div><div>His story was immortalized by Jon Krakauer in the 1996 bestselling book <i>Into the Wild</i>, which was later adapted into the acclaimed 2007 film directed by Sean Penn. His journey continues to spark debate between those who view him as a romantic, free-spirited idealist and those who regard his journey as unprepared and reckless.</div></div><div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhms8Tofqfw2Mkt1Pp_nqv_yzzS2Apoowuxqugro04Bj5iag0iHFtan4PLCKwnFRUdASAvoIBl_XOx9NKcX3fVOR9B7oQpSh9qyyKTA8lcJ5xXP0TJ3U8AQRHieNGwgR8T2yThpIuKVD5Mnxux1K_gKFdKzIOPxK2Je0HS0fXKlNOunQwazY7yQU29GQBN1/s1200/chris-mccandless-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="742" data-original-width="1200" height="396" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhms8Tofqfw2Mkt1Pp_nqv_yzzS2Apoowuxqugro04Bj5iag0iHFtan4PLCKwnFRUdASAvoIBl_XOx9NKcX3fVOR9B7oQpSh9qyyKTA8lcJ5xXP0TJ3U8AQRHieNGwgR8T2yThpIuKVD5Mnxux1K_gKFdKzIOPxK2Je0HS0fXKlNOunQwazY7yQU29GQBN1/w640-h396/chris-mccandless-1.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWJx_B1SuWTnT_d2Lryj9yF1IAwO6iMUDjjnADM7aXV2zaKTxK3pxQUgro4IjzGfi9A1CXUJtjxX5jeyWUF8PU9xovkBnXA6HLb_6zA_FXRYOx5Yit3aBlx_SkjYygos-1PcVrTDqxZTtwCVO7fvdS5ELJNvTBhBbEmFvBvWZ6vAOql4fUMvg0LFNxmo92/s1200/chris-mccandless-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="725" data-original-width="1200" height="386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWJx_B1SuWTnT_d2Lryj9yF1IAwO6iMUDjjnADM7aXV2zaKTxK3pxQUgro4IjzGfi9A1CXUJtjxX5jeyWUF8PU9xovkBnXA6HLb_6zA_FXRYOx5Yit3aBlx_SkjYygos-1PcVrTDqxZTtwCVO7fvdS5ELJNvTBhBbEmFvBvWZ6vAOql4fUMvg0LFNxmo92/w640-h386/chris-mccandless-2.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip9rCa7J0gQCLta2zDCWllEr95TpxClFDntMMIvZPirCiA2Sl6gn9nT1PFh2oGkUxv_b4loaBkuZ8loN13cyM533JYqO2cbZUyLmyNfEjTkgjZm_LemHsjPDlIEP_gsBYslj70fZ978lHf4qXR4nRO_raR2PJ8tkwv-6qQhgLwh2QvL3vFVJTigCrcCSQ3/s1200/chris-mccandless-3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="777" data-original-width="1200" height="414" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip9rCa7J0gQCLta2zDCWllEr95TpxClFDntMMIvZPirCiA2Sl6gn9nT1PFh2oGkUxv_b4loaBkuZ8loN13cyM533JYqO2cbZUyLmyNfEjTkgjZm_LemHsjPDlIEP_gsBYslj70fZ978lHf4qXR4nRO_raR2PJ8tkwv-6qQhgLwh2QvL3vFVJTigCrcCSQ3/w640-h414/chris-mccandless-3.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span></span></div><a href="http://www.vintag.es/2026/09/chris-mccandless.html#more">See more »</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6424637093648521725.post-469392276386729392026-09-29T06:56:56.298+07:002026-09-29T06:56:56.298+07:00Taken by <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24547418@N08/">Walter Etten</a>, these fascinating photographs capture Las Vegas as it appeared in April 1980, at the height of its classic neon era. The images show the glittering Strip, iconic casino signs, crowded sidewalks, and the vibrant nightlife that defined the city at the start of the decade.<div><br></div><div>From glowing marquees and busy hotel entrances to everyday scenes of visitors and locals, the photos preserve the distinctive look and energy of Las Vegas before later waves of mega-resort development. They offer a vivid snapshot of the city’s atmosphere more than four decades ago.</div><div><br></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLTX4sgVC3C1J6a50ZwlHE8Kg8RllGNwD6yZGt2PN2n4tyt3fMQGbtDbBi6SEbnIzySwCsvJDiD9DdfhTjMIZbtAyVKR0vgT74ZGXGRv2kLsMSmTQoAIlFS9xXfQlM_x1D-mEjboJb8z6YumaHHG89-rk2_UQTSQQVC5IrqNTH5yV9fLxSOGQQR_aY5c1E/s800/las-vegas-1980-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="513" data-original-width="800" height="410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLTX4sgVC3C1J6a50ZwlHE8Kg8RllGNwD6yZGt2PN2n4tyt3fMQGbtDbBi6SEbnIzySwCsvJDiD9DdfhTjMIZbtAyVKR0vgT74ZGXGRv2kLsMSmTQoAIlFS9xXfQlM_x1D-mEjboJb8z6YumaHHG89-rk2_UQTSQQVC5IrqNTH5yV9fLxSOGQQR_aY5c1E/w640-h410/las-vegas-1980-1.jpg" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Royal Casino, Las Vegas, April 1980</td></tr></tbody></table><br><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdDNAx9eiEsXjgXXjssKb40f-ysq8mhUOzVu4nqGgPPYFtHt_ZV8hznsO9DRH4HWUtNc4k4UVDWxk88Sc0O1wF5l8K14Vc2uYJwLxWiaL3EimlqfjkuDo0JchNGEMgDvHLo_2aGslOKTMJdxpfSjfkGUwtbOjFRW9_UUnDR-ZP1VtkBTznZtB_3qmsVGwD/s800/las-vegas-1980-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="539" data-original-width="800" height="432" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdDNAx9eiEsXjgXXjssKb40f-ysq8mhUOzVu4nqGgPPYFtHt_ZV8hznsO9DRH4HWUtNc4k4UVDWxk88Sc0O1wF5l8K14Vc2uYJwLxWiaL3EimlqfjkuDo0JchNGEMgDvHLo_2aGslOKTMJdxpfSjfkGUwtbOjFRW9_UUnDR-ZP1VtkBTznZtB_3qmsVGwD/w640-h432/las-vegas-1980-2.jpg" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Royal Casino, Las Vegas, April 1980</td></tr></tbody></table><br><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOa7m4gnbFGZLfjE7I42RZ-R2xXsmG2Yntf_cFC-KhlWj2I4jqZor2MM6kwCNgqonKdjN8ldLoFUwFj5K7joZSiFajU7hvfwIhIOMbrS9HKFq4VgTFC0kDTqmLFWnM8FnaIeSUsRhpWaKJJlpJyUD77FVQ4VIMroGr5wiHExdEwoLuEc3iXhWsly4Kf2Hs/s800/las-vegas-1980-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="541" data-original-width="800" height="432" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOa7m4gnbFGZLfjE7I42RZ-R2xXsmG2Yntf_cFC-KhlWj2I4jqZor2MM6kwCNgqonKdjN8ldLoFUwFj5K7joZSiFajU7hvfwIhIOMbrS9HKFq4VgTFC0kDTqmLFWnM8FnaIeSUsRhpWaKJJlpJyUD77FVQ4VIMroGr5wiHExdEwoLuEc3iXhWsly4Kf2Hs/w640-h432/las-vegas-1980-3.jpg" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Alladin Casino, Las Vegas, April 1980</td></tr></tbody></table><br><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA69u4VhYicvF-MqQRKdW-Ug3anOgf68hyphenhyphenUchggCYkYU1Xeh9silDnwUyy0b9NS_AEHNo7cf3GPPQjin0NmksdMd9hNx3O0L9j7D1nZwZmsFT4H97TiDfXSrXxgw7PAoSKTt5l_VpYu4ojSHZJg0ccfqpsWoF6W7CtvoLqtHGVVD9DJw_YeUI1mw30Im4J/s800/las-vegas-1980-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="543" data-original-width="800" height="434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA69u4VhYicvF-MqQRKdW-Ug3anOgf68hyphenhyphenUchggCYkYU1Xeh9silDnwUyy0b9NS_AEHNo7cf3GPPQjin0NmksdMd9hNx3O0L9j7D1nZwZmsFT4H97TiDfXSrXxgw7PAoSKTt5l_VpYu4ojSHZJg0ccfqpsWoF6W7CtvoLqtHGVVD9DJw_YeUI1mw30Im4J/w640-h434/las-vegas-1980-4.jpg" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Billboards, Las Vegas, April 1980</td></tr></tbody></table><br><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-LVZAF_xrreFgb9k03wG3DD_26bdnOsmQS1FZzi15_IfTpnjB0xUGFYVfjRLCEYmQI_LwsgOsdsvbGj9d_cr-gQ3r39BUXNCvfOO6pz6TV6yVcUU7hG-lF7BNAy3cSJ5dTk1exitf__BoNySJvR_cIzDCc104KY3qNMYLAT4_bT7nBvYvvERy8aE4x8aH/s800/las-vegas-1980-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="559" data-original-width="800" height="448" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-LVZAF_xrreFgb9k03wG3DD_26bdnOsmQS1FZzi15_IfTpnjB0xUGFYVfjRLCEYmQI_LwsgOsdsvbGj9d_cr-gQ3r39BUXNCvfOO6pz6TV6yVcUU7hG-lF7BNAy3cSJ5dTk1exitf__BoNySJvR_cIzDCc104KY3qNMYLAT4_bT7nBvYvvERy8aE4x8aH/w640-h448/las-vegas-1980-5.jpg" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Caeser&#39;s Palace, Las Vegas, April 1980</td></tr></tbody></table><br><span></span><a href="http://www.vintag.es/2026/09/las-vegas-1980.html#more">See more »</a>Quynh Nguyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16274121998354621123noreply@blogger.com1