TONS of 1930s Fashion Photos

[Goodie2Shoes]

Just requested my copy from the library, will be here in a couple days...YEAH! Those clothes are to die for!!:eusa_clap

 

[Miss_Bella_Hell]

I'd be interested to know how the Hollywood starlets acted in the 1930s-50s (whenever she was involved) when off the screen! We are contstantly subjected to Britney's crotch and Lindsey's drug problems...I wonder if the gals were more innocent back then or if the bad stuff just went on behind the scenes.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

Good question. Marsha Hunt answers it partially in her book. She notes that many of these stars had their social lives "booked" by the studios. They worked long hours and were then expected to make themselves "seen" in selected nightclubs, restaurants, parties and openings. The studios arranged everything. Privacy was at a minimum.


Ms. Hunt writes that she never saw all the wild goings-on that Hollywood supposedly indulged in. She concludes that in many ways, the '30s was a more innocent time.

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[Decobelle]

Bump! For the newer Lounge ladies who might not have seen this thread the first time.


P.S.: I will be interviewing Ms. Hunt soon for an article I'm writing. Guess which classic, stylish magazine I'll be pitching it to?


Are there any specific questions you'd like me to ask her? Please let me know in this thread.



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Hi Marc,

At Noir City, Miss Hunt told the very entertaining story of exactly how she got her motion picture contract & came to work in Hollywood. It involved a sly bit of trickery (nothing underhanded or anything like that)! The story is not in her book. I think others would enjoy hearing it if you could coax it out of her again.

 

[thebadmamajama]

AHHH! Picking up the book tomorrow! It's sure to be a stunner!

 

[ladyk]

I'd be interested to know how the Hollywood starlets acted in the 1930s-50s (whenever she was involved) when off the screen! We are contstantly subjected to Britney's crotch and Lindsey's drug problems...I wonder if the gals were more innocent back then or if the bad stuff just went on behind the scenes.

I'm a bit useless with the holywood aspect of things, but for the UK side of film making this book is fabulous.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Shepperton-...3248458?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1176661604&sr=1-2

 

[exquisitebones]

I OWN ONE OF THESE IN BLACK!!
how exciting, I always wondered what tiem it was from.. my grandma gave it to me! how cool!

 

[jitterbugdoll]

Good question. Marsha Hunt answers it partially in her book. She notes that many of these stars had their social lives "booked" by the studios. They worked long hours and were then expected to make themselves "seen" in selected nightclubs, restaurants, parties and openings. The studios arranged everything. Privacy was at a minimum.


Ms. Hunt writes that she never saw all the wild goings-on that Hollywood supposedly indulged in. She concludes that in many ways, the '30s was a more innocent time.

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To add to this, stars were given strongly defined personas that they were expected to adhere to for their public. Those who didn't risked losing their jobs, and many incidents were covered up and kept tightly under wraps. For example, in the late 1930s the public began to gossip about the many married actors who were having somewhat public affairs (Clark Gable and Carole Lombard are one couple that comes to mind). The studio forced these actors to quietly divorce their estranged spouses and marry one another more or less to save face and make their relationships legitimate.

Things definitely went on behind the scenes (though not with every actor, of course), but the public was not supposed to see anything that did not fit with the image that the studios wanted to project.

 

[exquisitebones]

wow those long slender coats ...i want one heavenly...drool, dribble drool

I was thinking the sammmmme thing!!!

I love those coats, where the heck do you find those ones!!

 

[Marc Chevalier]

For the latest news on Marsha Hunt, see this link: http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showpost.php?p=405247&postcount=59

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[Dracca]

These are just gorgeous photos, thanks so much for posting them!

 

[Miss 1929]

Hollywood Babylon

I'm a bit useless with the holywood aspect of things, but for the UK side of film making this book is fabulous.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Shepperton-...3248458?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1176661604&sr=1-2

Is the US version...

 

[Miss 1929]

Not to mention Marsha was only 16

To add to this, stars were given strongly defined personas that they were expected to adhere to for their public. Those who didn't risked losing their jobs, and many incidents were covered up and kept tightly under wraps. For example, in the late 1930s the public began to gossip about the many married actors who were having somewhat public affairs (Clark Gable and Carole Lombard are one couple that comes to mind). The studio forced these actors to quietly divorce their estranged spouses and marry one another more or less to save face and make their relationships legitimate.

Things definitely went on behind the scenes (though not with every actor, of course), but the public was not supposed to see anything that did not fit with the image that the studios wanted to project.

When she arrived in Hollywood, with her mother! I doubt if anyone wanted to corrupt her badly enough to run the legal risks. There was plenty of badness going on, but quietly...

 

[Marc Chevalier]

Bump! For the new Lounge ladies. Start with the photos on page 1.


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[Shirin]

Thanks Marc for bumping this up! What incredible photos. I never would have found this, you know how many pages are in The Powder Room?!

 

[MissAmelina]

Whoo-hoo! Just put this on hold at the library! Thanks for sharing.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

MissAmelina et al, I'm a friend of the book's writer, Marsha Hunt, who is still going strong at 92. Ms. Hunt sells this book directly from her home. If you decide you like it enough to buy a copy, let me know and I'll put you in contact with her.


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[Miss Vixen]

MissAmelina et al, I'm a friend of the book's writer, Marsha Hunt, who is still going strong at 92. Ms. Hunt sells this book directly from her home. If you decide you like it enough to buy a copy, let me know and I'll put you in contact with her.


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Hi Marc~
I would love to buy a copy from Ms. Hunt, please send me the details

Miss Vixen

 

[Marc Chevalier]

Hi Marc~
I would love to buy a copy from Ms. Hunt, please send me the details

Miss Vixen

Here's the order form. Just print it, fill it out, and send it.

 

[Lorena B]

What a treat Mark!! Beautifull pics.

Thank you very much for sharing it with us.