Favourite 1940s movies
My top 5 : The ghost and Mrs Muir Meet John Doe, Rebecca, The red shoes and The more the Merrier. Sources : Pinterest, https://m.filmaffinity.com/en/film131671.html, IMDB and https://www.rarefilmposters.com/product/delightfully-dangerous/
The Old Hollywood photographer Elmer Fryer
Elmer Fryer (1898-1944) was an American photographer who did portraits of Hollywood stars for Warner Bros from 1929 to 1941. He replaced Fred Archer in 1929, as the head of the Warner Bros’ still department. He photographed actors like Errol Flyn, Louise Brooks, Alice White, Loretta Young… Sources : vintagemoviestarphotos.blogspot.com, viennasclassichollywood.com, conradreeder.com
Luminous Gene Tierney
Photo of the actress Gene Tierney and my pattern. She played in one of the most wonderful movies : “The ghost and Mrs Muir” directed by Mankiewicz in 1941 and starring Rex Harrison and George Sanders. A young widow Lucy Muir, settled with her daughter in a cottage by the sea. But this house is…
Waiting for a kiss under the mistletoe
Photo of Norma Shearer under the mistletoe for the New Year (MGM studios), Wilhelm Schweizer Pewter’s ornament (angel), glitter heart brooch, branch of mistletoe and star earrings by Andrea Fohrman.
The Old Hollywood photographer Wallace Seawell
Wallace Seawell (1916-2007) was an American photographer who shot the most famous Hollywood stars during the Fifties and the Sixties. Among actresses he had under his objective, there were Natalie Wood, Sophia Lauren, Audrey Hepburn and Elizabeth Taylor. His photos were glamorous and sophisticated.
Classic Christmas movies
“White Christmas” directed by Michael Curtiz starring Bing Crosby, Vera-Allen and Danny Kaye. “Two singers and dancers become romantically involved with two sisters and join forces with them to save the bankrupt Vermont Inn.” “The shop around the corner” directed by Ernst Lubitsch in 1940 starring James Stewart and Margaret Sullavan. “Two employees at a…
The Old Hollywood costume designer Vera West
Vera West (1898-1947) was an American costume designer who worked at Universal (1924-1947). She was specialized in horror and dark movies. She designed the famous black gown worn by Ava Gardner in the movie “The killers”.
Favourite 1950s movies
My top : East of Eden, Band wagon, Pandora and the Flying Dutchman, Les grandes manœuvres, Pillow talk, Sabrina, Mogambo, Love in the afternoon, Loving you (Elvis)and Les diaboliques
Vintage Academy Awards in photos
Since 1929, the Academy Awards (Oscars) have been given annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) to recognize cinema excellence.
When Hollywood celebrated Halloween ! (1)
Happy Halloween ! Classic Hollywood stars celebrating Halloween : The Addams family (1991) : Sources : https://twitter.com/NitrateDiva?lang=fr ; https://www.youtube.com/ ; https://fr.pinterest.com ; https://www.tumblr.com and http://www.vintag.es/
The Old Hollywood photographer Robert Coburn
Robert Coburn (1900-1990) was a Hollywood photographer who captured the most famous movie stars from the 1930s to 1960s (Rita Hayworth, Gene Tierney, Kim Novak, Cary Grant, Gary Cooper…). For 20 years, he had worked for Columbia studio. He particulary shot the great actress Rita Hayworth ; he was her favourite photographer.
The Old Hollywood costume designer Jean Louis
The French Jean Louis Berthault (1907-1997) called “Jean Louis” was a Hollywood costume designer who dressed many movie stars but particulary the fabulous Rita Hayworth. The strapless black gown he had done for Rita Hayworth in “Gilda” marked cinema history. He was nominated 14 times and won an Oscar for his creations in “The Solid…
The Old Hollywood photographer Bob Willoughby
Bob Willoughby (1927-2009) was pioneering in celebrities photography. He was the first “outside photographer” : the studios hired him to realize photos for the press. He photographed the biggest movie stars.
Wonderful Old Hollywood actresses on magazine covers
Gene Tierney was beautiful and moving in the movie “The ghost and Mrs. Muir” with Rex Harrison, directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz in 1947. Jean Arthur is my favourite actress with Natalie Wood. My favourite movies of her are “You can’t take it with you”, “Mr Deeds goes to town“, “The more the Merrier”, “Easy…
