Mid 20th Century Public Figures

Black and white images of notable public figures from the mid-20th century, dressed in formal attire, often captured during significant public events or travels.

Frank Nitti 1881-1943 Chicago gangster who was convicted of tax evasion with Al Capone. He was been portrayed in several films by Sylvester Stallone in CAPONE 1975 by Stanley Tucci in ROAD TO PERDITION 2002 by Bill Camp in PUBLIC ENEMIES 2009 .

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M. Vincent Auriol, President of the French Republic. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

United Nations Elects Aranha -- Dr. Oswaldo Aranha (above) of Brazil stands before the United Nations Assembly here this afternoon to announce his election as its President. Dr. Aranha, who was chosen over Dr. Herbert V. Evatt of Australia, was temporary President holding over from the special Palestine session held here last spring. September 16, 1947. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Mr Cantinflas in London.(See story by Myrna Blumberg.)Mr Cantinflas, the idol of Mexico and the world's highest-paid actor at £400,000 (Stg) a year, most of which he gives to the poor, is in London for the making of Michael Todd's film based on the book by Julmes Verne "Round the world in Eighty days". Cantinflas says: "Everyone should give money away. No-one earns it for himself." August 26, 1955.

Professor Kenneth Hamilton Bailey. September 11, 1948. (Photo by Frank Albert Charles Burke/Fairfax Media).

Leo Chernoavsky. January 11, 1946. (Photo by Ritter-Jeppesen Studios)

Frank Nitti 1881-1943 Chicago gangster who was convicted of tax evasion with Al Capone. He was been portrayed in several films by Sylvester Stallone in CAPONE 1975 by Stanley Tucci in ROAD TO PERDITION 2002 by Bill Camp in PUBLIC ENEMIES 2009 .

Edward James Hayward (Sydney Butler). January 01, 1940.

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Members Of The Socialist Cabinet.Mr. J.F. Clynes - Lord Privy Seal. June 18, 1929. (Photo by Central News).

Richie Benaud. February 27, 1953.

J.D. Rick . July 12, 1932.;J.D. Rick .

Henry Ford 1863-1947 on January 2 1916. LC-USZ62-62286_DUPE

Dr H.L. Brose, (Braund Cancer Inquiry). February 01, 1948.

JASON ROBARDS in BY LOVE POSSESSED (1961), directed by JOHN STURGES.

JACQUES TATI.

*****, and the ex-Mayor of Westminster. Mr. Hal Gutteridge, who was born in Launceston, Tasmania, arriving for the Australia day service held at st. Martin's - in - the - Field, Trafalgar Square. January 26, 1950.

Mr. John Casson, son of Dame Sybil Thorndyke & Sir Lewis Casson. July 23, 1954.

J.D. Rick. July 12, 1932.;J.D. Rick.

New U.S.A. Ambassador Takes Walk In London.Mr. Joseph Kennedy who arrived in England early this morning on the Manhattan Liner, took an early walk in London this morning.Mr. Joseph Kennedy photographed during this early walk in London this morning at Princess Gate. March 2, 1938. (Photo by Keystone).

Henry Ford 1863-1947 in Washington D.C. February 9 1927. LC-DIG-npcc-16583_CROP

King George V and his son the Prince of Wales, (later King Edward VIII). 1928

Damaso Alonso in 1940.

Boxer John Johnson, World Heavyweight Champion, in a business suit, bow tie, and felt hat, c. 1910-12 (BSLOC_2018_4_151)

Wyndham Lewis Visits Royal Academy Exhibition -- Mr. Wyndham Lewis, photographed outside the royal academy today.Mr. Wyndham Lewis, whose Portrait of Mr. Eliot, the poet, was rejected by the royal Academy selection Committee, this morning paid a visit to the roayl Academy exhibition. April 27, 1938. (Photo by Keystone).

AJC ***** J. Donohoe. April 22, 1947.

Sir T. Inskip, Minister for Defence, Surprise Decision.New Photographs of Sir Thomas ***** been appointed "Minister of the ***** Co-Ordination of Defence".Sir Thomas Inskip on the steps ***** in Eaton Square. March 14, 1936. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency Limited)

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Francis Valentine Joseph Frank Hussey at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. He was an American sprint runner who won a gold medal in the 4 × 100 m relay at the 1924 Summer Olympics.

Elsevier photo collection. Prince Bernhard attended "Journees Internationales de Siderurgy 1965" RAI-Congresgebouw Amsterdam. Prince Bernhard entered congress building, P. Henrard, President Center National de Recherches Metallurgiques. March 29, 1965. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Harcourt Garden - Son Of J. S. (Jock) Garden. February 23, 1949. (Photo by Ronald Leslie Stewart/Fairfax Media).

Eugene Dennis. January 01, 1947.

Ringo Starr batería del grupo musical The Beatles.

Anthony Eden March 11th 1935

American bandleader and orchestral director Paul Whiteman.

Mycky del grupo musical Mycky y Los Tonys.

Elsevier photo collection. Prime Minister Cals arrives Binnenhof high-level discussions economic affairs. 26 August 1966. Hague, South Holland

Elsevier photo collection. famous Haarlem portrait life painter G.D. Gratema hopes March 22 a.s. celebrate ninetieth birthday. G.D. Gratema house Spaarne Haarlem. March 16, 1964. Haarlem

Elsevier photo collection. Cabinet crisis. Prof. Dr. J.P. Macoure, chairman poses Palace House ten Bosch speak Queen Juliana. November 1966. Hague, South Holland

Martin Accardo, brother of Tony Accardo. He is leaving Federal Court in Miami after conviction to one year in jail for contempt of the Senate. March 3, 1952

William Joynson-Hicks, 1st Viscount Brentford PC, PC (NI), DL (23 June 1865 ñ 8 June 1932), known as Sir William Joynson-Hicks, Bt, from 1919 to 1929 and popularly known as Jix, was an English solicitor and Conservative Party politician, best known as a long-serving and controversial Home Secretary from 1924 to 1929

Danzig and Polish Chiefs Meets (Left to right) Marian Chodacki, polish high commissioner in Danzig, and Arthur Greiser, president of the Danzig senate, seen together, at a previous meeting. Herr Arthur Greiser, president of Danzig's Nazi Senate, and M. Chodacki, polish high commissioner in Danzig, met in the free city yesterday, August 16, for preliminary discussions on the customs question. August 29, 1939. (Photo by Associated Press Photo)

ORSON WELLES in THE V. I. P. 'S (1963), directed by ANTHONY ASQUITH.

Henry Arvidsson, Kalmar Central.

Anefo photo collection. Persuck by Kennedy Mr. Solinger at Schiphol (press conference). May 9, 1962. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

Andrew W. Cordier, Executive Assistant to the Sec. Gen. of U.N.O. July 01, 1953.

Busy Man In A Hurry -- Papers already in hand, Secretary of State John Foster Dulles hurries out of his car at the White House this morning to report to President Eisenhower on the Geneva conference. At issue are the prospects for peace in Asia and the chances of saving Indochina from Communist conquest. May 05, 1954. (Photo by AP Wirephoto)

Portrait of Prince Adalbert of Prussia with dog

The Waiting Monarch of Cannes -- Emperor Boa Dai walking in the ground of his villa at Cannes.Tenacious Premier Diem of Vietnam, who has, in a few days, beaten back a rebellion, defied his Emperor Boa Dai, and defeated an attempt to wrest the army from him, has grappled with the dangerous task of controlling the new Revolutionary Committee. This body, like a Frankenstein Monster, first served Diem's ends, but now seems to aspire to devoru him. The latest news is that Emperor Bao Dai who is at present staying at his Villa in Cannes, may fly home to Saigon in an attempt to stem revolutionary tide which threatens his throne. May 06, 1955. (Photo by Fox Photos).

Portrait of Whistler Jacques Reich (American, born Hungary, 1852-1923). Portrait of Whistler, 1916. Etching on paper, sheet: 25 5/8 x 18 3/4 in. (65.1 x 47.6 cm). American Art 1916

***** Dalziel arriving at the Spy Royal Commission in Sydney today. Australian Federal Opposition Leader Dr. H.V. Evatt, QC, appeared at the Commission for Dalziel. August 16, 1954. (Photo by Associated Newspapers Ltd.).

Carlos Gardel, cantante y actor argentino.

Aviation Inventor -- Senor De La Cierva, who recently invented a new type of autogiro without wings or rudder. January 09, 1934.

Norman Gaynor ca. 1914.

Portrait of the Italian actor Carlo Hintermann.

Congressman Claude Kitchin ca. 1910-1917.

ANTONIO MORENO.

Nothing To Suggest Christie Was Not In His Right Mindy. The legal battle goes on in the Christie case resumed at the old Bailey, London, to-day, where the defence are trying to prove that Christie is insane. Here is Dr. Desmond Curran, a psychiatrist called by the persecution who to-day (Wednesday) delared that he had been Christie several times ***** Brixton prison and the accused **** never said anything to suggest that he was not in his right mind. June 24, 1953. (Photo by Reuterphoto)

JOHN WATERS in BOULEVARD OF BROKEN DREAMS (1988).

Madrid, 01/28/1965. Photograph of Eduardo Matos Díaz at the El Pardo Palace before his appointment as ambassador of the Dominican Republic.

Eyes will be on J. G. Lush in the ***** Shield match at the ***** Cricket Ground to-day. The ***** bowler, spoken of as a *****.Ginty Lush, one of NSW cricket's most talented and colourful all rounders, died Sydney yesterday at the age of 72.Lush, who died in Sydney Hospital after a stroke, will be remembered for his faultless character and outstanding skills on the cricket field.A former NSW captain, he was a capable pace bowler, a stylish and aggressive batsman and a reliable fielder. He was rated in his time as the best cricketer never to have plaeyed for Australia. February 19, 1937.

Compton To Have Operation -- The England and Middlesex cricketer, Denis Compton, ***** arrival at University College ***** this evening where he is to have an operation ***** famous knee ***** has been troubling him for some ***** the hope ***** he will again be fit for Test *****. November 3, 1955.

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.

France/Germany: Herschel Grynszpan just after his arrest, 7 November 1938

CLARK GABLE in SAN FRANCISCO (1936), directed by W. S. VAN DYKE.

Harry Hanke at business guide luncheon at farmer *****. February 6, 1935.

Ernesto calindri, il piacere di dirsi addio by jules renard, 1970

Christopher Fry The Playwright in front of the Regency bookcase in his drawing room. September 5, 1951. (Photo by Tom Blau, Camera Press).

Anefo photo collection. Prince Claus opens "World Conference on Vegetable Food Proteins" in Rai in Amsterdam; Prince Claus with peace pipe. October 30, 1978. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Duc de Broglie. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Manuel Fraga Iribarne (Villalba, Lugo; 23 de noviembre de 1922 Madrid, 15 de enero de 2012). Político, diplomático y profesor español de Derecho. Embajada de España en Londres en 1975.

12/31/1939. Mr. Winston Churchill.

Babe Ruth and former President Herbert Hoover at a Stanford vs. University of Southern California football game. Mrs. Hoover is at left. Nov. 11, 1933.

F.R. Allen. January 1, 1946.

PAUL NEWMAN in THE PRIZE (1963), directed by MARK ROBSON.

Douglas Dundas - Artist. September 16, 1952.

Anefo photo collection. Minister Luns in the Netherlands after staying in Africa with arrow and arch on platform. July 25, 1963

Anefo photo collection. Hare Majesty Queen Juliana speaks because of the cabinet formation with group leaders on Palace Lange Voorhout. Dries van Agt leaves the palace. December 8, 1977. The Hague, South Holland

FRANCISCO SABATE. QUICO SABATE. ANARQUISTA ESPAÑOL. 1915-196O. EL ULTIMO " MAQUIS " MUERTO POR LA GUARDIA CIVIL EN 1960.

Anefo photo collection. Pop singer Elton John in the Netherlands; Elton John in Amsterdamse Bos. 17 February 1971

Sir Clive Baillieu Leaving shortly for America to Become Director-General of British Purchasing Commission. Photo Shows: Sir Clive Baillieu Photographed in London.Sir Clive Baillieu is leaving England shortly to become director-general of the British Purchasing Commission. He will be occupying the position vacated by Mr. Arthur B. Purvis, who became the chairman of the new British Supply Council in North America. Sir Clive Baillieu, an Australian, until just recently was one of the executive committee of the Export Council formed by Sir Andrew Duncan last February. January 22, 1941.

Alain Delon.

Adriano celentano, 1972

Portrait of the poet Sergei Yessenin (1895-1925) by Nappelbaum, Moisei Solomonovich (1869-1958)/Russian State Archive of Literature and Art, Moscow/1924/Photograph/Russia/Portrait

Portrait of a man, circa 1920, Wellington, by Berry & Co.

El dramaturgo francés Gabriel Arout en el aeropuerto de París para volar hacia México para colaborar con Luis Buñuel en el rodaje de "La Mort en ce jardin".

Berenice Abbott, Portrait of Jean Mayen, 1925-30, printed 1982, gelatin silver print.

Lee Marvin with her Oscar for best actor for 'Cat Ballou'. 1966.

F. Gould

New York (United States), 03/24/1970. Mafia boss Carlo Gambino, after being arrested and handcuffed, is taken to FBI headquarters.

He Weaves The Skirt -- Mr. Joeli Kete Ravai, wearing a costume which includes a form of skirt leaving after visiting Bow St. Police Court, London. The first visitor from Fiji to be sponsored by the British council - Mr. Joeli Kete Ravai, Roko Tui or Chief Native Administrator of the Province of Tailevu, had arrived in London for a three months study of British life and institutions. August 4, 1950. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency Limited).

Anefo photo collection. The French singer Claude François gave a press conference in the garden of the Amstelhotel. October 1, 1965. Amsterdam

Kirk Douglas in Champion. Kirk Douglas (born Issur Danielovitch; December 9, 1916 - February 5, 2020) was an American actor, director, producer, screenwriter, and philanthropist.

Free Man Wynne Flies To London: On British soil after so long, Mr. Wynne walks from the R.A.F. aircraft after his arrival at Northolt. After almost 18 months of Russian imprisonment, Mr. Grevill Wynne, a Chelsea businessman, was freed in the early hours of this morning in an exchange deal with the Russian Spy, Gordon Lonsdale. It was 5.30 a.m. when 45-year-old Mr. Wynne, stood face to face with Mr. Lonsdale, but within a few minutes both men were in opposite positions again, Lonsdale in Communi

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ART CARNEY in HARRY AND TONTO (1974), directed by PAUL MAZURSKY.

Portrait of an unidentified man, circa 1920, Wellington, by Berry & Co.

ROBERT REDFORD in THE GREAT GATSBY (1974), directed by JACK CLAYTON.

Elsevier photo collection. Prince Bernhard attended dramen golden whip Groningen. Prince Bernhard city park arm Mitella. July 5, 1964. Groningen (city)

05/31/1932. Federico García Lorca.

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