Thursday, October 20, 2011

The Tutu

Although it seems impossible for the tutu to ever go anywhere outside the dance studio, back in the day many of our leading ladies sucked it in and put one on. Some wore them better than others, but they all made it a fabulous fashion statement.


Greta adds stars to her tulle.


Louise, the ultimate tutu wearer.


Mary working a layered look.


Debbie in full attire.


Joan on her toes!


Leslie showing some dance moves.
 Liz wears hers with heels.


Shirley, the trend setter.

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

2-4-6-8 Who Do We Appreciate?!

Oh the American livelihood of sports. Even our favorite film oldies played them. Of course they were decked out in fashionable attire..no way would they be caught dead in a shabby track suit! 

Please enjoy.


Alice Faye jumping some rope.


Deborah Kerr and Donna Reed in some pair golf.


Betty Grable super jazzed about her croquet.


Jane Russell shootin' some hoops.


Clark Gable on the green.


Buster Keaton playing catch in his backyard.


Marion Davies playing tennis in her saddle shoes.


Esther Williams after a few laps.


Randolph Scott and Cary Grant...er...working out. 
Time for some new socks Cary.


Katharine Hepburn enjoying some cricket.

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Picture Of The Day


Gene in his jammies.

A Closer Look At...

...Otto Preminger


1. Born to a wealthy family in Ukraine in 1905.

2.Wanted to be a theater actor, but to get his father's approval, he went to law school first. 

3.Decided to try directing after he started to go bald.

4.Was summoned by Fox to come to American to direct.

5.Taught directing and acting at Yale.

6. Dabbled in acting in roles such as "Stalag 17" and as Mr. Freeze in the 60's series of "Batman".

7. Had an open marriage until his divorce in 1946.

8.Had a long affair with Dorothy Dandridge.

9.Worked on films, "Laura", "Fallen Angel", "Daisy Kenyon" to name a few, and was nominated for two Oscars, 
although never won.

10. Died of cancer in 1986.



Sunday, October 9, 2011

Saturday, October 8, 2011

Strike A Pose

Remember when pools far and wide all had a diving board? What better a place for a photo op! These stars make me wish summer wasn't leaving, and dream for a day when looking fab on a a wooden board would be possible again...


Carmen working it.


Evelyn looking darling.


Grace found a carpet covered board.


Ronald with his fancy diving moves.


Rita in a cute one piece.


Jayne posing with big hair and cute shoes.


Lana relaxing.


Merle ready for a nap.


Robert doing his best pin-up.


Greer deciding if the water is right to throw on the suit.