Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Patsy Cline, 1962





Like a lot of her stage costumes, this lavender and silver skirt and blouse set was sewn by her mother, Hilda Hensley, and is (or was) on display at the Grand Ole Opry Museum.

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Sylvia Sidney, 1929


Sylvia Sidney, 1937


Sylvia Sidney, 1920s


Sylvia Sidney (born Sophia Kosow; August 8, 1910 – July 1, 1999) was an American character actress of stage, screen and film, who rose to prominence in the 1930s appearing in numerous crime dramas. Often referenced in media as the woman with the heart-shaped face and the saddest eyes in Hollywood.

Clubbing, circa 1935


Hollywood, circa 1935: Director Wesley Ruggles, Clara Bow, Rex Bell and starlet Toby Wing at Bow's "IT" Cafe

Cheesecake, 1933



Paramount starlet Toby Wing

Lucille Ball