Famous Hollywood Pinups 30s, 40s, 50s

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Dona Drake (1914-1989) transitioned from nightclub singer and dancer to Hollywood actress…but, oddly most often as a non-white role: She played the Native American maid of Bette Davis in "Beyond the Forest", and an Arab girl in "Road to Morocco" in 1942. Black And White Photo Wall, Black And White Movie, Classic Hollywood Glamour, Vintage Hollywood, Classic Actresses, Hollywood Actresses, Dona Drake, Donna Reed, Classic Movie Stars
Dona Drake
Dona Drake (1914-1989) transitioned from nightclub singer and dancer to Hollywood actress…but, oddly most often as a non-white role: She played the Native American maid of Bette Davis in "Beyond the Forest", and an Arab girl in "Road to Morocco" in 1942.
Gene Eliza Tierney (1920 – 1991) was acclaimed as a great beauty and best known for her portrayal of the title character in "Laura" (1944). She was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in "Leave Her to Heaven" (1945). Old Hollywood Makeup, Old Hollywood Stars, Classic Hollywood, 1940s Actresses, 1940s Makeup, Gene Tierney, Sex Symbol, Classic Beauty, Beauty Style
Gene Tierney
Gene Eliza Tierney (1920 – 1991) was acclaimed as a great beauty and best known for her portrayal of the title character in "Laura" (1944). She was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in "Leave Her to Heaven" (1945).
Dorothy Hart (1922-2004) became a model in her late teens and was signed by Columbia in 1946. Her contract stipulated "A-movies only" although she was frequently cast in B movies, westerns an costume productions – never achieving her goal of becoming a serious actress. Pin Up Vintage, Vintage Pinup, Vintage Beauty, Vintage Glamour, Vintage Fashion, Hollywood Vintage, Golden Age Of Hollywood, Hollywood Stars
Dorothy Hart
Dorothy Hart (1922-2004) became a model in her late teens and was signed by Columbia in 1946. Her contract stipulated "A-movies only" although she was frequently cast in B movies, westerns an costume productions – never achieving her goal of becoming a serious actress.
Women We Love When They Were In Their 30s: Lucille Ball #ILoveLucy I Love Lucy, Love Her, Lucy Lucy, Lucille Ball, Old Hollywood, Hollywood Icons, Hollywood Glamour, Hollywood Legends
Thirty Inspiration: Lucille Ball During Her 30s - MyThirtySpot
Women We Love When They Were In Their 30s: Lucille Ball #ILoveLucy
Chili Williams (1921–2003) received more than 100,000 fan letters after a photo of her wearing a polka-dotted bikini appeared in LIFE magazine in 1943. She landed a movie contract and was in twenty films in the 1940s and 1950s like "Having Wonderful Crime" and "Wonder Man". Vintage Beach, Vintage Ladies, Old Hollywood Glamour, Elsa Martinelli, 1940s Fashion
Chili Williams
Chili Williams (1921–2003) received more than 100,000 fan letters after a photo of her wearing a polka-dotted bikini appeared in LIFE magazine in 1943. She landed a movie contract and was in twenty films in the 1940s and 1950s like "Having Wonderful Crime" and "Wonder Man".
Died so early at age 26 (1911-1937) Jean Harlow, Marilyn Monroe
Jean Harlow the original blonde bombshell
Died so early at age 26 (1911-1937)
Debra Paget Glamour Vintage, Old Hollywood Style
Debra Paget
After studying ballet, Tula Ellice Charisse (1922 – 2008)  entered films in the 1940s. Her roles usually featured her abilities as a dancer, and she was paired with Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly; her films include Singin' in the Rain (1952), The Band Wagon (1953), Brigadoon with Gene Kelly (1954) and Silk Stockings (1957). Fred Astaire, Classic Movies
Cyd Charisse
After studying ballet, Tula Ellice Charisse (1922 – 2008) entered films in the 1940s. Her roles usually featured her abilities as a dancer, and she was paired with Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly; her films include Singin' in the Rain (1952), The Band Wagon (1953), Brigadoon with Gene Kelly (1954) and Silk Stockings (1957).
Jane Russell, Macao
Jane Russell, Macao
Jane Russell Vieux Hollywood Glamour, Hollywood Fur, Jane Russell
Jane Russell
One of the greatest Hollywood actresses ever whith a career spanning 60 years Ruth Elizabeth "Bette" Davis (1908 – 1989) has to be on my list. She was famous for her performances from contemporary crime melodramas to historical and period films, suspense horror, and occasional comedies, although her greatest successes were her roles in romantic dramas. And she had no fear of playing really unsympathetic characters... Hollywood Wedding, Hollywood Fashion
Bette Davis
One of the greatest Hollywood actresses ever whith a career spanning 60 years Ruth Elizabeth "Bette" Davis (1908 – 1989) has to be on my list. She was famous for her performances from contemporary crime melodramas to historical and period films, suspense horror, and occasional comedies, although her greatest successes were her roles in romantic dramas. And she had no fear of playing really unsympathetic characters...
Anne Gwynne (1918 – 2003) was known as one of the first scream queens because of her numerous appearances in horror films. Gwynne was also one of the most popular pin-ups of World War II. Merle Oberon, Shirley Jones, Veronica Lake, Judy Garland, Tarzan, Santa Monica, Madame, Pin Up, Rare Historical Photos
Anne Gwynne
Anne Gwynne (1918 – 2003) was known as one of the first scream queens because of her numerous appearances in horror films. Gwynne was also one of the most popular pin-ups of World War II.
Dorothy Lamour Dorothy Lamour, Divas
Dorothy Lamour
Laraine Day ( 1920 – 2007 ) was a MGM contract star and often referred to as “The First Lady of Baseball” as she was married to famed baseball manager Leo Durocher. Old Hollywood Movies, Laraine Day, Jeanne Crain, Hollywood Style, Brigitte Bardot, Starlet
Laraine Day
Laraine Day ( 1920 – 2007 ) was a MGM contract star and often referred to as “The First Lady of Baseball” as she was married to famed baseball manager Leo Durocher.
Vivien Leigh “Gone With The Wind” (1913-1967) Scarlett O'hara, Vivien Leigh, Go To Movies, Great Movies, Hollywood Life, A Streetcar Named Desire, Margaret Mitchell
Vivien Leigh in Gone With The Wind
Vivien Leigh “Gone With The Wind” (1913-1967)