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Classic Film Stars in Fashion

Vintage photographs of glamorous film actresses showcasing elegant fashion from the early to mid-20th century.

Jenny Tomasin as Ruby Finch in the British Drama Series, "Upstairs, Downstairs", ITV, early 1975
Jenny Tomasin as Ruby Finch in the British Drama Series, "Upstairs, Downstairs", ITV, early 1975
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Anita Pollitzer (1894-1975), American suffragist, three-quarter length portrait, Washington, D.C., USA, Harris & Ewing, 1916Thelma Lady Furness Arrives In London -- Thelma Lady Furness, friend of Mrs. Simpson arriving Waterloo station this evening by the Queen Mary Train, on her return from America.It was reported that it was Thelma Lady Furness who introduced Mrs. Simpson to the King. December 07, 1936. (Photo by LNA).Lucrezia Bori in "L'Oracola"Photograph of Jean Harlow (1911-1937) an American actress and sex symbol.Flyers Miss Amelia Earhart at the time before the first Atlantic flight.Irene castle returns ; Denies divorceIrene castle treman, returning from Paris on the S.S. Lafayette, denied she had been divorced from her husband, Capt. Robert treman and said she was to proceed to their home at Ithaca, N. Y Captain treman is to return in a few days on the S.S. Majestic. Mrs. Treman brought a goat with her from abroad, which gave the ship news reporters plenty of opportunity for good copy. July 30, 1923. (Photo by International Newsreel Photo)BRIGITTE AUBER in TO CATCH A THIEF (1955), directed by ALFRED HITCHCOCK.Hermione Gingold. August 01, 1955. (Photo by Daily Express).Anefo photo collection. Television game "De Heffel", Manon Alving as Catherine Sloper. December 16, 1959Clara Bow in the 20'sFrench actress, dancer, and silent film star Stacia Napierkowska (1891-1945) photographed circa 1910CHARLES KORVIN in ARSENE LUPIN RETURNS (1938), directed by GEORGE FITZMAURICE.Queen Mary - Portraits - Royalty. May 07, 1935.Eleanor Roosevelt knitting in the Governors Mansion in Albany, New York, 1932 (BSLOC_2018_2_14)JEAN ARTHUR in THE RETURN OF DR. FU MANCHU (1930), directed by ROWLAND V. LEE.Leontyne Price, American Opera singer, at home, circa 1967Actress Bessie Love, Outdoor Portrait, 1919FAYE DUNAWAY in THE ARRANGEMENT (1969), directed by ELIA KAZAN.Ester Lindberg, Östansjö. Ester Lindberg, Östansjö.Poll photo collection. Advertising photography. Model Eva Waldschmidt with a wooden chocolate bar with a special packaging for KLM. 1932Mrs. Bourdillon, wife of Eric Shipton member G. D. Bourdillon in rugged maintain ***** country. May 25, 1953.Eva Braun's Photo Albums, ca. 1913 - ca. 1944. These albums are attributed to Eva Braun (four are claimed by her friend Herta Schneider, nee Ostermeyer) and document her life from ca. 1913 to 1944. There are many photographs of Eva, her sisters and their children, Herta Schneider and her children, as well as photographs of Eva's vacations, family members and friends. Included also are photographs taken by and of Eva Braun at Hitler's chalet Berghof (or Kehlstein), photographs of Hitler and his entourage, visitors to Berghof and the scenery around Berchtesgaden, and some studio portraits of Eva and members of her family.1954Portrait of Harry Belafonte singing.£15,000 Madame Dubarry - Margot Grahame pictured signing her £15,000 contract in London today.Red-headed British actress Margo Grahame, today (Thursday) signed a £15,000 contract to star as Madame Dubarry in the American film "Cagliostro," which is to be made in Rome. Film producer Gregory Ratoff flew to London from New York to offer Miss Grahame the part, and will be leaving tomorrow for Rome to start making the film, the story of which deals with the early days of mesmerism. September 18, 1947. (Photo by Reuterphoto).BROOKE SHIELDS - Grease! on Broadway (1994).Lauren Hutton, Publicity Portrait for the Film, "Gator", United Artists, 1976LON CHANEY in LONDON AFTER MIDNIGHT (1927), directed by TOD BROWNING.Anefo photo collection. Ladies hat Churchill. November 22, 1950BARBARA STANWYCK in BLOWING WILD (1953), directed by HUGO FREGONESE.NANCY CARROLL in SWEETIE (1929), directed by FRANK TUTTLE.Bonnie Parker, 1933Queen Mary Recovering From A Cold -- Queen Mary who was recently confined to her Marlborough House, London, Home by the advice of her doctors after catching a cold, holds the collar of her fur coat tightly about her neck as, hatless, she is driven from Marlborough House today December 12 on one of her first outings since then. December 12, 1953. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).Mary Martin, Jusith Anderson, Helen Hayes, and George Abbott. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and PersonnelProfile image of Sheikh Abd El-Ftih holding a cane. ca. 1900.MARY PICKFORD in POLLYANNA (1920), directed by CHARLES ROSHER.Anefo photo collection. Series. Jack Wild (Dodger in Film "Oliver") during press conference in cinema du Midi in Amsterdam. November 22, 1968. Amsterdam, Noord-HollandMasked Marvel - possibly his real name was George Henderson circa 1910-1920.Poll photo collection. The Kiraly family. The Dutch model Muth Duilio de Kiraly. 1936. France, ParisQueen Elizabeth after her wedding. August 02, 1947. (Photo by London News Agency Photos Ltd.).RVD / Royal House photo collection. Princess Irene in the garden of Palace Soestdijk, 1952. 1952Anefo photo collection. NCRV television game "The four daughters Bennet". Mien Duymaer van Twist. November 5, 1961Wendy Manners, circa 1957, New Zealand, by J.W. Chapman-Taylor.Actor Jack Holt, Portrait Smoking Cigarette, circa late 1910'sTamara De Lempicka Painting A Portrait Of Her Husband Ca.1930 Photographed by Therese Bonney (1894-1978 American) Photograph Fleur Cowles - A dash across the ocean to France or England is as usual Fleur Cowles as a bus ride is to the average person. The blonde associate-editor of Look and Quick magazines is one of the brighter lights of inter-national society.She is author of Bloody Precedent, the book which gave the world a sharply-drawn picture of the late Evita Peron and the influence she wielded in the Argentine. November 07, 1952.Royal Birthday. Little Crown Prince Prince Carl Gustof, of Sweden, celebrated his eight birthday recently in the garden of Castle Haga, Stockholm.Tomorrow (Friday) the little Crown Prince Carl Gustaf of Sweden will celebrate his eighth birthday As his country's future ruler, he has much to learn on many subjects, and school learning now demand a lot of concentrations. This picture was taken in the garden of castle Haga, Stockholm. April 29, 1954.Portrait of Jane Goodall at Fort Worth Botanical gardens by Photographer Stewart Cohen for his book titled IdentityFrench novelist and performer Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette.Petula Clark, on-set of the film, "Goodbye, Mr. Chips", MGM, 1969Ester Lindberg, Östansjö. Ester Lindberg, Östansjö.Marie Magdalene 'Marlene' Dietrich 1901 - 6 May 1992; German actress and singer. Marlene Dietrich, dressed in a man's suit displayed sexual ambiguity in her role in the film 'Blue Angel, and went on to make an indelible mark on the film industry01/31/1954. Portrait of Conchita Montes.Vicki Baum in Venice -- Vicki seems to be very happy today. In fact, she got news from Hollywood and the latest picture of her grandchild. Vienna - born novelist Vicki Baum (pictured), whose books included the best seller "Grand Hotel," died in hospital on Sunday, aged 64. June 18, 1951.Photograph of the Queen Elizabeth (born 1926) taken in 1936 when she was Princess Elizabeth of York. She is pictured with two of her corgis, Jane (in her arms) and Dubie. The Queen's passion for dogs and horses was evident from an early age. Later that year, Edward VIII abdicated his throne and Princess Elizabeth became heir-apparent. Date: 01/07/1936Anefo photo collection. Her Majesty visits Zeeland. In IJzendijke, Queen Juliana receives stuffed animals. June 20, 1968. IJzendijke, ZeelandAnefo photo collection. TV recording bunch of piece "the BRUMENT" case "; Main player Caro van Eyck as Mrs BRUMENT. April 13, 1976Christine Kaufmann, on-set of the Film, "Escape from East Berlin" (aka "Tunnel 28), MGM, 1962George Arliss's New Role - George Arliss as he appears in the title role of his new film "Cardinal Richelieu"Cardinal Richelieu, was the imminent French Ecclesiast and statement, who was Minister to Louis XIII, for eighteen years. March 01, 1935. (Photo by Universal).Mrs. Vernon CastleBritish actress, Gladys Cooper (1888 - 1971), pictured modelling a trouser skirt, divided skirt or culottes for tennis. The look was also pioneered by Spanish tennis player Lili de Alvarez in 1931. 1931Queen Elizabeth II - Scenes 1948. November 14, 1947.Eva Braun's Photo Albums, ca. 1913 - ca. 1944. These albums are attributed to Eva Braun (four are claimed by her friend Herta Schneider, nee Ostermeyer) and document her life from ca. 1913 to 1944. There are many photographs of Eva, her sisters and their children, Herta Schneider and her children, as well as photographs of Eva's vacations, family members and friends. Included also are photographs taken by and of Eva Braun at Hitler's chalet Berghof (or Kehlstein), photographs of Hitler and his entourage, visitors to Berghof and the scenery around Berchtesgaden, and some studio portraits of Eva and members of her family.JULIE CHRISTIE in DOCTOR ZHIVAGO (1965), directed by DAVID LEAN.Anefo photo collection. Celebration Silver Government Jubilee of Queen Juliana in The Hague, Princess Beatrix eats. September 6, 1973. The Hague, South Holland1962. Ava Gardner on the set of the film "55 Days in Peking".A Day With 'D.W.' - David Wark Griffith, the former playwright, stage actor and movie director who remains well remembered as the individual who contributed most to making the motion picture the worldwide entertainment it is today, has been in virtual retirement since he directed his first all-talking picture, 'Abraham Lincoln,' for united artists in 1930. His most famous film, 'the birth of a nation, released in 1915, grossed an all-time record $48,000,000. It was produced for $90,000. In 1936, he received an Oscar, bestowed by the motion picture academy of arts and sciences for unprecedented service to motion pictures." February 3, 1947. (Photo by Wide World Photos).Mrs. E. Dance. December 21, 1942.DARLA HOOD.Ester Lindberg, ("Berget"), Östansjö. Ester Lindberg, ("Berget"), Östansjö.12/31/1972. Nadiuska.JULIE ANDREWS. 1943.The meeting of the Danube Swabians in the Westafelenhalle in Dortmund in 1970, Germany, EuropeViveca Lindfors, Publicity Portrait for the Swedish Film, "Singoalla" aka "Gypsy Fury (USA)", "The Wind is my Lover" (UK), "The Mask and the Sword" (UK), Monogram Pictures Corp., 1949Photograph of Dolores del Rio (1904-1983) a Mexican actress, dancer and singer.PAULETTE GODDARD in THE GREAT DICTATOR (1940), directed by CHARLIE CHAPLIN.MARY PICKFORD.Margaret Sheila Mackellar Chisholm, daughter of Harry Chisholm of Sydney, NSW, Australia married in 1915 Francis Edward Scudamore St Clair-Erskine, Lord Loughborough, eldest son of the fifth Earl of Rosslyn who was serving in the King's Royal Rifles at the time this picture was taken. The marriage suffered from Loughborough's drinking and gambling and the couple divorced in 1926. In 1920, Albert, Duke of York, the future King George VI was linked romantically with Sheila who, at that point, was Narriman Arrives At Geneva -- Ex-Queen Narriman of Egypt and her mother arrive at Geneva by air from Cairo via Paris today October 13 Amid reports of a rift in Narriman's marriage to Alexandria Doctor Adham El Nakib, whom she wed in a Moslem ceremony May 3 after her divorce from Ex-King Farouk. Nakib, according to the Egyptian newspaper Alahram, at first seemed surprised to learn that Narriman had left Egypt, but later denied there was any disagreement and said she had gone for "personal reasons." October 13, 1954. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).AUDREY HEPBURN in MY FAIR LADY (1964), directed by GEORGE CUKOR.Eva Braun's Photo Albums, ca. 1913 - ca. 1944. These albums are attributed to Eva Braun (four are claimed by her friend Herta Schneider, nee Ostermeyer) and document her life from ca. 1913 to 1944. There are many photographs of Eva, her sisters and their children, Herta Schneider and her children, as well as photographs of Eva's vacations, family members and friends. Included also are photographs taken by and of Eva Braun at Hitler's chalet Berghof (or Kehlstein), photographs of Hitler and his entourage, visitors to Berghof and the scenery around Berchtesgaden, and some studio portraits of Eva and members of her family.Film still from 'Devotion' starring Olivia de Havilland, Paul Henreid, Ida Lupino, and Arthur Kennedy.JULIE CHRISTIE in THE GO-BETWEEN (1971), directed by JOSEPH LOSEY.Anefo photo collection. French Chansonnière Barbara in Amsterdam. Singers, inland vessels, Serf, Monique Andrée. October 19, 1965. Amsterdam, Noord-HollandBETTE DAVIS.MARY PICKFORD in SPARROWS (1926).BETTE DAVIS in WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO BABY JANE (1962), directed by ROBERT ALDRICH.JACK LEMMON in SOME LIKE IT HOT (1959), directed by BILLY WILDER.Judith Anderson. September 18, 1955.Debbie Reynolds, on-set of the Film, "The Singing Nun", MGM, 1966VIRGINIA MAYO in COLORADO TERRITORY (1949), directed by RAOUL WALSH.JEAN HARLOW.Princess Elizabeth, future Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain, Windsor, 1930s. Artist: UnknownRHONDA FLEMING.KATHARINE HEPBURN in THE LION IN WINTER (1968), directed by ANTHONY HARVEY.Photograph of Dolores Gray (1924-2002) an American actress and singer.JACK BUCHANAN and JEANETTE MACDONALD in MONTE CARLO (1930), directed by ERNST LUBITSCH.Clair Bloom, on-set of the film, "A Doll's House", directed by Patrick Garland, Anglo-EMI Film Distributors, Paramount Pictures, 197312/31/1929. Mary Pickford "symbolically" dispenses with her ringlets. The photograph went around the world and caused an extraordinary sensation.JEANNE MOREAU in DIARY OF A CHAMBERMAID (1964) -Original title: LE JOURNAL D'UNE FEMME DE CHAMBRE-, directed by LUIS BUÑUEL. Silvana mangano. 1958.