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Sean Connery [1930–2020] with Richard Vernon in Goldfinger
As a tribute to the actor Sean Connery, who has died at the age of 90, here are two photographs of my father — Richard Vernon — playing Colonel Smithers … Continue reading
The Amazing Lauren Bacall by Nina Leen for Life Magazine (1945) | FROM THE BYGONE
Lauren Bacall (1924 – 2014) began her career in the 1940s as a model, before making her debut as a leading lady with Humphrey Bogart in the film To Have … Continue reading
Beautiful Turn of the Century Postcards by Rita Martin | FROM THE BYGONE
Rita Martin (1875-1958) started her photographic career in 1897 when she helped her elder sister Lallie Charles to run her studio. In 1906 she opened her own studio, working in … Continue reading
Empire of the Stage | Iconic Photos
Last week, when covering the news of Lord Snowdon’s death, we briefly mentioned the work he did for Vanity Fair, covering British theatre, in November 1995. John Osborne, the playwright … Continue reading
Portraits of Alma Mahler, The most Beautiful Girl in Vienna | FROM THE BYGONE
A socialite and amateur composer known for her beauty and verve, Alma Mahler (1879 – 1964) was married to composer Gustav Mahler, architect Walter Gropius, and novelist Franz Werfel. She … Continue reading
Judy Garland by Richard Avedon (1951)
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Portrait of Judy Garland by Richard Avedon, 1951 via theredlist.com Portrait of Judy Garland by Richard Avedon, 1951 via theredlist.com
Sylvia Sidney by Edward Steichen (1931)
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Sylvia Sidney by Edward Steichen, 1931 Gelatin silver print Bequest of Edward Steichen by direction of Joanna T. Steichen and George Eastman House, 1982.365 ©…
Alla Nazimova and Rudolph Valentino in “Camille” (1921)
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Camille is one of numerous screen adaptations of the book and play La Dame aux Camélias by Alexandre Dumas. The original play opened in…
Restoration At Wilton’s Music Hall | Spitalfields Life
Originally posted on Spitalfields Life. Yesterday, I spent the morning exploring Wilton’s Music Hall and visiting all the secret corners to record the progress of the major restoration project which aims … Continue reading
An actor’s life for me: Lena Ashwell
Originally posted on The Library Time Machine:
The first time I read the name Lena Ashwell was in connection with a production in 1902 of the Japan-set drama The Darling…
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