30 Gorgeous Photos of British Actress Sari Maritzain the early 1930s

Born 1910 as Dora Patricia Detring-Nathan in Tianjin, China, British actress Sari Maritza entered films in 1930 and gained some notoriety for dancing a tango with Charles Chaplin at the premiere for his film City Lights in 1931. Although her behavior was described as lurid, which was silly publicity, she attracted attention and was cast in several low budget, but relatively popular British films.

Maritza made the German-UK film Monte Carlo Madness in Germany in 1932 before traveling to Hollywood, but her few films there for Paramount Studios and RKO Radio Pictures were poorly received.

In America, Maritza was portrayed as an exotic European vamp with emphasis placed on her mother’s Austrian heritage, but Maritza had lived most of her life in Britain, and disapproved of the studio’s attempts to create a more mysterious facade for her. She retired in 1934 following her marriage, and in later years, admitted that she had been eager to end her career as she did not consider herself to be a capable actress.

Maritza died in the U.S. Virgin Islands in 1987 at the age of 77.

Take a look at these gorgeous photos to see the beauty of young Sari Maritza during her brief career.

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Some Snaps of Renee Zellweger Rocked a Mullet in Her High School Days in the 1980s

Renee Kathleen Zellweger (born April 25, 1969) is an American actress. She graduated from Katy High School, in Katy, TX, in 1987, where she was active in cheerleading, among other activities.

With a gloriously awkward mullet hairstyle, it’s hard to imagine that this blonde Texan teenager would grow up to become a Hollywood actress. These snaps show Renee Zellweger as a fresh-faced teen with the big, bouncy hair popular in the 1980s.

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Al Pacino’s Mugshot After Being Arrested on Suspicion of Attempted Robbery, 1961

Nobody usually looks their best when posing for a police mugshot.

It happened on the night of January 7, 1961 in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, when Al Pacino was only 20 years old. He was just a young actor at the time, and along with two actor friends, Vincent J. Calcagni and Bruce Cohen, was apparently on the way to an acting job when he was detained by several police officers.

The cops had gotten suspicious when the vehicle that the three actors were traveling in circled the block multiple times. When the officers approached the car, they found the three men inside wearing black masks and gloves. Upon further inspection, the cops also found a loaded .38 caliber pistol in the backseat. Calcagni, Cohen, and Pacino were charged with possession of a concealed weapon and eventually taken to jail.

Bail ended up being set at $2,000, but no one could afford it, so Pacino and his pals spent three days behind bars. During questioning, Pacino — who was described by the arresting officer as being “very helpful” — explained that they pistol in the trunk was actually a prop, which he and his friends needed for an acting job. Criminal charges were eventually dropped.

Now, it’s not entirely outside of the realm of possibility that Pacino would be caught in such a shady situation, considering he was something of a street kid and a troublemaker during his early teen years.

Though he eventually left that life behind him, and, following the success of his role as Michael Corleone in The Godfather in 1972, launched an acting career that would span nearly 50 years.

35 Glamorous Photos of Sophia Loren During the Filming of ‘The Millionairess’ (1960)

The Millionairess is a 1960 British romantic comedy film directed by Anthony Asquith, and starring Sophia Loren and Peter Sellers. Set in London, it is a loose adaptation of George Bernard Shaw’s 1936 play of the same name.

The film was one of the most popular movies at the British box office in 1960. In the United States and Canada, the film grossed $2.9 million, equivalent to $37.7 million adjusted for inflation.

George Martin, who was the producer at that time of Peter Sellers’ comedy recordings, conceived and instigated the writing and recording of a comedy duet “Goodness Gracious Me”, sung by Sellers and Loren in their film characters. The song became a UK chart hit in 1960 and succeeded in publicizing the film.

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20 Stunning Black and White Portraits of Barbra Streisand in the 1960s

Barbra Streisand, original name Barbara Joan Streisand, (born April 24, 1942) is an American singer, composer, actress, director, and producer. With a career spanning seven decades, she has achieved success in multiple fields of entertainment and is one of the few entertainers who have been awarded an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award.

The first major female star to command roles as a Jewish actress, Streisand redefined female stardom in the 1960s and ’70s with her sensitive portrayal of ethnic urban characters. Her immense popularity matched only by her outspokenness, she became one of the most powerful women in show business, noted for her liberal politics and her philanthropy.

Streisand began her career by performing in nightclubs and Broadway theaters in the early 1960s. Following her guest appearances on various television shows, she signed to Columbia Records and released her debut album, The Barbra Streisand Album (1963). It won two Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year. Throughout her recording career, Streisand has topped the US Billboard 200 chart with 11 albums. She has attained five number-one singles on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. She was considered by many to be the greatest popular singer of her generation.

After becoming an established recording artist in the 1960s, Streisand ventured into film by the end of that decade. She starred in the critically acclaimed Funny Girl (1968), for which she won the Academy Award for Best Actress. For her film A Star Is Born (1976), she won her second Academy Award, composing music for the love theme “Evergreen,” the first woman to be honored as a composer. With the release of Yentl (1983), Streisand became the first woman to write, produce, direct, and star in a major studio film.] The film won an Oscar for Best Score and a Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture Musical. Streisand also received the Golden Globe Award for Best Director, becoming the first (and for 37 years, the only) woman to win that award.

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40 Vintage Photos of Charabancs From the Early 20th Century

A charabanc is a type of horse-drawn vehicle or early motor coach, usually open-topped, common in Britain during the early part of the 20th century. It has “benched seats arranged in rows, looking forward, commonly used for large parties, whether as public conveyances or for excursions”.

Charabancs were especially popular for sight-seeing or “works outings” to the country or the seaside, organized by businesses once a year. The name derives from the French char à bancs (“carriage with wooden benches”), the vehicle having originated in France in the early 19th century.

Although the vehicle has not been common on the roads since the 1920s, a few signs survive from the era. The word is in common usage especially in Northern England in a jocular way referring to works outings by coach.

Here below is a set of fascinating photos that shows people in charabancs from the early 20th century.

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Vintage Postcards of Hotel and Motel Rooms From the 1960s to 1970s

The “handsomely decorated” retro interiors are always a wonder to behold, whether it’s a cheap roadside motel in Tennessee or a chic Hawaiian resort. Be prepared for a plentiful supply of wood paneling, tiny televisions, and gaudy wallpaper.

Take a look inside the rooms of 31 U.S. hotels and motels from the 1960s to ’70s through these beautiful vintage postcards:

Best Western Rondee, Sedona, Arizona.

Herkimer Hotel, Herkimer, New York.

Hotel King Kemehameha, Kailua Kona, Hawaii.

8 Inn Motel, Manchester, Tennessee.

Wenonah Hotel, Bay City, Michigan.

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