Beautiful Photos of Steve Marriott in the 1960s and ’70s

Born 1947 in London, Steve Marriott was an English musician, songwriter and frontman guitarist of rock bands Small Faces (1965–1968 and 1975–1978) and Humble Pie (1969–1975 and 1979–1983), spanning over two decades.

In Britain, Marriott became a popular, often-photographed mod style icon. He was influenced from an early age by his heroes including Buddy Holly, Booker T & the MG’s, Ray Charles, Otis Redding, Muddy Waters and Bobby Bland.

In later life, Marriott became disillusioned with the music industry and turned his back on the big record companies, remaining in relative obscurity. He returned to his music roots playing the pubs and clubs around London and Essex.

Marriott died in 1991 when a fire, which was thought to have been caused by a cigarette, swept through his 16th century home in Arkesden, Essex. He posthumously received an Ivor Novello Award in 1996 for his Outstanding Contribution to British Music, and was listed in Mojo as one of the top 100 greatest singers of all time. He was also inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012 as a member of Small Faces.

Take a look at these beautiful photos to see portrait of Steve Marriott in the 1960s and 1970s.

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Jackie Cooper: The First Child Actor to Receive an Oscar Nomination

Born 1922 in Los Angeles, California, American actor Jackie Cooper first appeared in films as an extra with his grandmother, who took him to her auditions hoping it would help her get extra work. At age 3, Jackie appeared in Lloyd Hamilton comedies under the name of “Leonard”.

Cooper was a child actor who made the transition to an adult career. He was the first child actor to receive an Oscar nomination. At age 9 he was the youngest performer to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor, an honor that he received for the film Skippy (1931).

For nearly 50 years, Cooper remained the youngest Oscar nominee in any category. His final film role was as Ace Morgan in the 1987 film Surrender.

Cooper died in 2011 of natural causes, in Santa Monica, California, aged 88. For his contributions to the motion picture industry, he was honored with a Hollywood Walk of Fame star located at 1507 Vine Street.

Take a look at these lovely vintage photos to see portrait of a very young Jackie Cooper when he was a kid.

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30 Cool Photos Show What Teenage Boys Looked Like in the 1980s

The 1980s were undoubtedly an interesting time for fashion. Filled with bold designs and bright colors, the decade saw gents fully embrace trends and proudly showcase their style.

Casual fashion in the 1980s saw gents don dad jeans in full force, often with a matching denim jacket. T-shirts and loose shirts were also popular during the time while bomber jackets, leather jackets, windbreakers, and sweaters acted as the outerwear of choice.

When it came to footwear, white sneakers were the ultimate casual shoe that’s perfect for a range of looks.

Take a look at these cool photos to see what teenage boys looked like in the 1980s.

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Early 1950s Tijuana Bible, a Humorous Pamphlet About Urination

Tijuana bibles were palm-sized pornographic comic books produced in the United States from the 1920s to the early 1960s. Their popularity peaked during the Great Depression era.

Most Tijuana bibles were obscene parodies of popular newspaper comic strips of the day, such as “Blondie”, “Barney Google”, “Moon Mullins”, “Popeye”, “Tillie the Toiler”, “The Katzenjammer Kids”, “Dick Tracy”, “Little Orphan Annie”, and “Bringing Up Father”. Others made use of characters based on popular movie stars, and sports stars of the day, such as Mae West, Clark Gable and Joe Louis, sometimes with names thinly changed. Before World War II, almost all the stories were humorous and frequently were cartoon versions of well-known dirty jokes that had been making the rounds for decades.

The artists, writers, and publishers of these booklets are generally unknown, as their publication was illegal, clandestine, and anonymous. The quality of the artwork varied widely. The subjects are explicit sexual escapades usually featuring well-known newspaper comic strip characters, movie stars, and (rarely) political figures, invariably used without respect for either copyright or libel law and without permission.

The typical bible was an eight-panel comic strip in a wallet-sized 2.5 in × 4 in (64 mm × 102 mm) format with black print on cheap white paper and running eight pages in length.

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The Classic Ivy League Haircuts

The classic Ivy League haircuts are forever popular hairstyles for men. That comes as no surprise since these college-inspired men’s hairstyles bring that magnificent retro vibe we love and miss so much.

Ivy League cut is also known as a Princeton haircut or a Harvard clip. However, it’s also often referred to as John F Kennedy haircut, James Bond haircut, and even navy seal haircut. How come, such different images are associated with the same men hairstyle?

Probably, the answer is that this traditional haircut is also a very versatile haircut. And as everyone knows, classics and versatility never fail.

How to ask for an ivy league haircut? How to choose the best one? Find the answers below:

What Is The Ivy League Haircut?

...or what does a Princeton haircut look like?

This classic haircut actually is a perfect blend of a crew cut and a side part. Ivy League haircut styles for men feature short trim on the sides, back, and top of the head, while the front hair is long enough to be styled in lots of different ways.

This long front section allows for the creation of both sophisticated and casual men’s hairstyles (a combover, a side part, a pomp, a spiky shape up, and even more.) This makes the Ivy League style one of the best hairstyles for men throughout the decades.

How Long is an Ivy League Haircut?

Ivy League hair usually varies between 1-inch haircuts and 2-inch haircuts, while the length in front should be a bit longer to allow for side-swept or combed over styles. 1.5 haircut and 3 inches on the fringe are the most popular Ivy League haircut lengths.

Ivy League Haircut vs Crew Cut

Since these men haircut styles are very similar, and the Ivy League hair cut is actually a type of crew cut, it’s rather easy to mix them up.

So, here are the main distinctions of the ivy league vs crew cut:

The Ivy haircut has longer hair in the front so that the bangs can be swept to the side. In other words, Ivy League hairstyles for guys offer more variants of your look transformations.

How Do I Ask for an Ivy League Haircut?

What to tell your barber and how to ask for a haircut of your dreams?

Here’s how you can effectively explain your request:

Tell them you want a longer crew cut with an undercut or fade on the sides (decide if you want a low, mid, high, or tapered fade.)

Tell them you want 1.5 haircut on top of your head and a little longer in the front.

Just show them one of the pictures from this gallery to make sure they understand you right.

How to Cut Ivy League Haircut

If you know how to do a crew cut, you won’t have any troubles with the Princeton haircut either.

For the sides and back, choose the length which suits your face shape (usually, it’s 1-2 inches). 

Classy ivy league fade is tapered, however, you can also go for more up-to-date razor fade options. For the front section choose the clipper setting 4 or above. Make sure that the whole style looks seamless.

How To Style the Ivy League Haircut?

Ivy League look can vary a lot depending on how you style the front part of the hair. Since it’s rather short, you won’t need much product for styling - just use a bit of casual styling wax. You can also do without it: style your hair with fingers or a comb to achieve your desired look.

 

Mens ivy league haircut can be styled as a side part, a comb over, a slick back, a pompadour, a messy undercut.

Who Is The Ivy League Haircut Best For?

Ivy League crewcut gives the face definition and works best with a prominent jawline and strong cheekbones. This men's haircut visually lengthens the face, making round and square face shapes more balanced.

Classic Ivy League Haircuts

@daniel.hoffman

An Ivy League man haircut with a fade is a stylish way to keep up with the retro vibe while adding a modern twist. 

The mid fade, borrowed from modern hairstyles for men, is an excellent way to build a catchy contrast. Don’t just sweep the front hair to the side, but also push it up for a neat and tidy mens trendy haircut.

Tapered Ivy League haircut

@lillosoficial

Tapered sides make the most traditional Ivy League men's hair cuts. Basic but still so sophisticated, a taper comb over with a distinctive side part will suit any outfit and occasion.

Ivy League Crew Cut

@lillosoficial

No need to compare and contrast the crew cut vs Ivy League - in this trendy teenage boy haircut they both work great together. Despite it’s well-groomed and polished in the photo, this very style can turn into a low-maintenance teenage guy haircut for everyday wear.

 

Harvard Haircut + Side Part

@rzredge

Today, a side part Ivy League young man haircut often goes with a hard part for a more prominent line in the hair on top and a more edgy look. To get an outstanding parting as this one, you’ll need to slightly moisten the hair and brush it back before making a clean hard side part with a comb

Ivy League Haircut for Receding Hairline

@marcus.essensualshk

Receding hairline is never a problem - show it off with an Ivy League haircut receding hairline instead of trying to hide it. This textured quiff on top in combination with the clean and short sides and back will make a fuller look of the hair for men.

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Not Married But Willing To Be

Two young men hold a pre-printed sign, approximately 120 years ago, proclaiming their bond and willingness to be legally wed to one another.

A Candid Photograph of Two Young Soldiers Taken in Austria, 1945

In 1945, these two soldiers had hiked up into the Austrian Alps and a friend took their picture as they embraced in the snow.

One soldier kept these snapshots hidden in a shoebox until the early 1990s when he handed them to a relative, along with the ring that he was wearing in the Alps photo, with the request: “Please keep these safe for me.”

According to the relative, the soldier, nearing the end of his life, wanted to preserve the one thing that meant more to him than anything else. He passed away two years later.

(via LOVING 1000)

40 Portrait Photos of Young James Stewart in the 1930s

Born 1908 and raised in Indiana, Pennsylvania, American actor James Stewart started acting while studying at Princeton University. In 1935, Stewart landed his first of several supporting roles in movies and in 1938, he had his big breakthrough in Frank Capra’s ensemble comedy You Can’t Take It with You. He won his only Academy Award for Best Actor for his work in the comedy The Philadelphia Story (1940).

A licensed amateur pilot, Stewart enlisted as a private in the Army Air Corps soon after the United States entered the Second World War in 1941. After fighting in the European theater, he attained the rank of colonel and had received several awards for his service.

Stewart remained in the U.S. Air Force Reserve and was promoted to brigadier general in 1959. He retired in 1968, and was awarded the United States Air Force Distinguished Service Medal. President Ronald Reagan would later promote Stewart to the rank of major general in the Air Force retired list, in 1985.

Known for his distinctive drawl and everyman screen persona, Stewart’s film career spanned 80 films from 1935 to 1991. he was one of the most popular film stars of the decade, with most of his films becoming box office successes

After a brief venture into television acting, Stewart semi-retired by the 1980s. He received many honorary awards, including an Academy Honorary Award and the Presidential Medal of Freedom, both in 1985.

Stewart remained unmarried until his 40s, and was dubbed “The Great American Bachelor” by the press. In 1949, he married former model Gloria Hatrick McLean. They had twin daughters, and he adopted her two sons from her previous marriage. The marriage lasted until McLean’s death in 1994; Stewart died of a pulmonary embolism three years later at the age of 89.

With the strong morality he portrayed both on and off the screen, he epitomized the “American ideal” in the twentieth century. In 1999, the American Film Institute (AFI) ranked him third on its list of the greatest American male actors.

Take a look at these vintage portrait photos to see a young and handsome James Stewart in the 1930s.

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32 Fabulous Portrait Photos of a Young and Handsome James Spader

Born 1960 in Boston, Massachusetts, American actor James Spader had his first major film role in Endless Love (1981), and his first starring role was in Tuff Turf (1985). He rose to stardom in 1986, when he played the rich, arrogant playboy Steff in Pretty in Pink.

Spader has portrayed eccentric characters in films such as the drama Sex, Lies, and Videotape (1989), the action science fiction film Stargate (1994), the controversial psychological thriller Crash (1996), the erotic romance Secretary (2002) and Steven Spielberg’s Lincoln (2012). He also voiced and performed motion-capture of the titular character of Ultron in Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015).

His television roles include those of attorney Alan Shore in the last season of The Practice (1997–2004) and its spin-off Boston Legal (2004–2008) (for which he won three Emmy Awards), and Robert California in the comedy-mockumentary The Office (2005–2013).

Spader currently stars as high-profile criminal-turned-FBI-informant Raymond ‘Red’ Reddington in the NBC crime drama The Blacklist (2013–present) for which he has earned two Golden Globe Award nominations.

Take a look at these photos to see portrait of a young and handsome James Spader.

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Handsome Portrait Photos of Peter Lawford in the 1940s and ’50s

Born 1923 in London, English actor Peter Lawford made his Hollywood debut in a minor part in the film Lord Jeff starring Freddie Bartholomew.

Lawford’s first leading role came in Son of Lassie (1945), a big hit. He won a Modern Screen magazine readers’ poll as the most popular actor in Hollywood of 1946. He was top billed in some lower budgeted films: You for Me (1953), a comedy, The Hour of 13 (1953), a thriller and Rogue’s March (1953), a war film.

Lawford was a member of the “Rat Pack” and the brother-in-law of President John F. Kennedy and senators Robert F. Kennedy and Edward Kennedy. In later years, he was noted more for his off-screen activities as a celebrity than for his acting; it was said that he was “famous for being famous”.

Lawford died at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles on Christmas Eve 1984, aged 61, from cardiac arrest. For his contribution to the television industry, Peter Lawford has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame located at 6920 Hollywood Blvd.

Take a look at these vintage photos to see portrait of a young and handsome Peter Lawford in the 1940s and 1950s.

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‘A King in New York’: The Final Comedy of Charlie Chaplin

A King in New York is a 1957 British comedy film directed by and starring Charlie Chaplin in his last leading role, which co-stars, among others, his young son Michael.

The film presents a satirical view of the McCarthy communist-hunt era and certain other aspects of United States politics and society. The film, which was produced in Europe after Chaplin’s exile from the U.S. in 1952, did not open in the United States until 1972. For this reason, the movie was presented on the island of Ischia, in Italy.

The film was eventually released in the United States in March 1972, opening at the Little Art theatre in Yellow Springs, Ohio. It was then shown at UCLA in November 1973 and then opened at the Playboy theatre in New York on December 19, 1973.

These vintage photos captured portrait of Charlie Chaplin during the filming of A King in New York in 1957.

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