Monthly Archives: March 2011

Carmen Miranda the “Brazilian Bombshell”

Posted on March 31, 2011 by art

  Carmen Miranda, (February 9, 1909 – August 5, 1955) nicknamed the “Brazilian Bombshell”, was a Portuguese born Brazilian samba singer, entertainer, Broadway actress, and Hollywood film star popular during the 1940′s and 50′s.

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Bebe Daniels

Posted on March 29, 2011 by art

  Bebe Daniels (January 14, 1901 – March 16, 1971) was an American actress, singer, dancer, writer and producer. She began her career in Hollywood during the silent movie era as a child actress, became a star in musicals like … Continue reading →

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Jitterbugs (1943)

Posted on March 28, 2011 by art

  “Jitterbugs” (1943) was a 20th Century Fox movie starring Laurel and Hardy (Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy), and Vivian Blaine.  

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Gloria Swanson – Silent Film Actress and Fashion Icon

Posted on March 27, 2011 by art

  Gloria Swanson (March 27, 1899 – April 4, 1983) was an American actress who was most prominent during the silent film era as both an actress and a fashion icon.

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Lena Horne – actress, singer, dancer, and civil rights activist.

Posted on March 25, 2011 by art

  The beautiful Lena Horne (June 30, 1917 – May 9, 2010) was an American actress, singer, dancer, and civil rights activist. Horne joined the chorus of the Cotton Club at the age of sixteen and became a nightclub performer … Continue reading →

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