Yesteryear

Intimate Photographs of Jacqueline Kennedy as a Student at Georgetown University in 1954

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In May 1954, photographer Orlando Suero captured an intimate and elegant photo series of Jacqueline Kennedy (then Jackie Bouvier), just a year after her marriage to John F. Kennedy. These photos were taken over the course of five days at the future Kennedys’ home in Georgetown, Washington, D.C. Some of the images show Jackie attending classes at Georgetown University.

This photo series is now considered a rare and charming portrait of Jackie’s life before the White House, showing her grace, intelligence, and natural poise in a more relaxed, personal setting. Jackie Kennedy herself reportedly expressed her fondness for these pictures, stating that they were “the only pictures I’ve ever seen of me where I don’t look like something out of a horror movie.”

18 Fascinating Portraits of Georgia Engel in the 1980s

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Georgia Engel (July 28, 1948 – April 12, 2019) was an American actress. She is best known for having played Georgette Franklin Baxter in the sitcom The Mary Tyler Moore Show from 1972 to 1977.

In the 1980s, Engel continued to charm audiences with her signature soft voice, gentle demeanor, and impeccable comedic timing. She was a regular on the short-lived sitcoms Goodtime Girls (1980) as Loretta Smoot and Jennifer Slept Here (1983-1984) as Susan Elliot. Engel made guest appearances on several popular shows, including The Love Boat (1981, 1982) and Fantasy Island (1981). She also had a guest role on Mork & Mindy in 1980, and on The Associates in 1980 as Wendy Turner.

Engel appeared in the TV movie The Day the Women Got Even (1980) as Kathy Scott. She provided voice work for animated features, including The Magic of Herself the Elf (1983) as Willow Song and The Care Bears Movie (1985) as Love-a-Lot Bear. She also had roles in the films Papa Was a Preacher (1985) and Signs of Life (1989).

Though primarily known for television, Engel also worked in theater during the 1980s. She had a background in stage acting, and throughout her career, she occasionally returned to it.

Her close friendship and frequent collaborations with Betty White remained a constant throughout the decade. The two shared a similar comedic rhythm and gentle humor, and Engel often appeared in projects involving White.

Beautiful Photos of Françoise Dorléac With Her Sister Catherine Deneuve in the 1960s

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Françoise Dorléac and her younger sister Catherine Deneuve were two of the most iconic figures in French cinema during the 1960s, known for their beauty, talent, and magnetic screen presence. Born into a family of actors, the sisters shared not only a striking physical resemblance but also a deep artistic bond that occasionally brought them together on screen.

Françoise Dorléac, born in 1942, was the elder of the two and began her career earlier, quickly establishing herself as a rising star in French film. She was known for her vivacious spirit, sharp wit, and elegance. Catherine Deneuve, born in 1943, rose to fame in the mid-1960s, earning a reputation for her cool, enigmatic beauty and subtle emotional depth. While Dorléac was more extroverted and spontaneous, Deneuve became known for her understated, mysterious screen presence.

The sisters appeared together in Jacques Demy’s musical The Young Girls of Rochefort (Les Demoiselles de Rochefort, 1967), in which they played twin sisters—an affectionate nod to their real-life relationship. The film showcased their chemistry, shared talent, and unique yet complementary personalities.

Tragically, Françoise Dorléac died in a car accident in June 1967 at the age of 25, just months after the release of The Young Girls of Rochefort. Her death deeply affected Deneuve and left a lasting mark on French cinema. Despite her brief career, Dorléac remains a symbol of brilliance and promise, remembered not only for her own work but also for the unique artistic connection she shared with her sister.

These vintage photos capture beautiful moments of Françoise Dorléac with her sister Catherine Deneuve in the 1960s.

Could Buddy Ebsen Have Worked as Tin Man in “The Wizard of Oz” Movie Had He Not Gotten Sick at All?

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Buddy Ebsen’s brief involvement in The Wizard of Oz is well-known among classic film fans. Originally, he was slated to play the Scarecrow, but after the last-minute change, he took on the role of the Tin Man. The allergic reaction to the aluminum dust, which caused severe health issues, led to Ebsen’s departure from the production. It was said that his entire body reacted badly to the makeup, and he was replaced by Jack Haley, who famously wore a less harmful version of the makeup.

Ebsen, known for his dancing and acting talent, was cast to play the beloved metal man. To create the shiny silver look, makeup artists applied aluminum dust directly to his face and body—a practice that seemed harmless at the time but turned out to be incredibly dangerous.

After just nine days of filming, Ebsen began experiencing severe cramps, difficulty breathing, and chest pains. He was rushed to the hospital, where doctors found that he had suffered a serious reaction to inhaled aluminum particles. His lungs were so compromised that he had to spend days in a special oxygen tent. As Ebsen described the onset of symptoms in his autobiography:

“It was several days later when my cramps began. My first symptoms had been a noticeable shortness of breath. I would breathe and exhale and then get the panicky feeling I hadn’t breathed at all. Then I would gasp for another quick breath with the same result. My fingers began to cramp, and then my toes. For a time I could control this unusual cramping by forcibly straightening out my fingers and toes.

“One night in bed I woke up screaming. My arms were cramping from my fingers upward and curling simultaneously so that I could not use one arm to uncurl the other. My wife tried to pull my arm straight with some success, just as my toes began to curl; then my feet and legs bent backward at the knees. I panicked. What was happening to me? Next came the worst. The cramps in my arms advanced into my chest to the muscles that controlled my breathing. If this continued, I wouldn’t even be able to take a breath. I was sure I was dying.”

While Ebsen was recovering, the studio quietly replaced him without notice. Jack Haley stepped into the role, and although the makeup formula was changed to a safer aluminum paste, he still developed a painful eye infection. Fortunately, Haley recovered and completed the film.

Ebsen’s scenes were removed, his name was taken off the credits, and he received no official recognition. Yet, his voice lived on. In one scene—when the characters sing “We’re Off to See the Wizard”— the studio kept his original vocal track. That cheerful voice? It’s Buddy Ebsen’s.

Despite the setback in The Wizard of Oz, Ebsen went on to have a successful career in both movies and television, most famously starring in The Beverly Hillbillies. It’s always interesting to learn how things might have been different if Ebsen had been able to complete his role in the iconic film.

40 Vintage Snaps That Capture the Charm of 1950s and ’60s Interiors

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House interiors in the 1950s and 1960s reflected optimism, innovation, and a shift toward modern living. In the 1950s, interiors often featured pastel colors, Formica countertops, chrome accents, and built-in furniture, emphasizing convenience and the suburban dream. Kitchens became central to the home, with bright appliances and atomic-age patterns.

By the 1960s, the style grew bolder and more experimental. Interiors embraced vibrant colors like orange, avocado green, and turquoise, along with geometric patterns and psychedelic prints. Plastic, molded furniture, and space-age shapes became popular, reflecting cultural shifts and technological excitement.

Both decades valued functionality, but the 1960s leaned more into playful and futuristic design. Take a look at these vintage snaps to see the charm of 1950s and ’60s interiors.

27 Behind the Scenes Polaroid Snapshots From the Making of the 1995 Cult Classic “Hackers”

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Hackers is a 1995 American crime thriller film directed by Iain Softley and starring Jonny Lee Miller, Angelina Jolie, Jesse Bradford, Matthew Lillard, Laurence Mason, Renoly Santiago, Lorraine Bracco, and Fisher Stevens. The film follows a group of high school hackers and their involvement in an attempted theft.

Made in the mid-1990s when the Internet was just starting to become popular among the general public, it reflects the ideals laid out in the Hacker Manifesto quoted in the film: “This is our world now… the world of the electron and the switch… We exist without skin color, without nationality, without religious bias… and you call us criminals… Yes, I am a criminal. My crime is that of curiosity.”

These are continuity and fitting Polaroids—used to document each character’s look scene‑by‑scene during filming, ensuring visual consistency throughout production. These shots are courtesy of Roger K Burton, the film’s innovative costume designer.

Burton pulled from diverse subcultures—from street punk, club and fetish scenes of 1990s New York, to vintage athletic wear and surreal collage-inspired elements—to craft signature styles for each hacker.

Hackers received mixed reviews from critics, and underperformed at the box office upon release, but has gone on to achieve cult classic status.

30 Amazing Portraits of Marty Feldman With His Unique Eyes

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Martin Alan Feldman (July 8, 1934 – December 2, 1982) was a British actor, comedian and writer. He was known for his prominent, misaligned eyes.

Feldman’s distinctive and unique eyes were primarily caused by a medical condition called Graves’ disease, which is an autoimmune disorder leading to an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism). A common symptom of Graves’ disease is Graves’ ophthalmopathy, also known as thyroid eye disease, which causes the eyes to protrude (exophthalmos) and can lead to misalignment.

While Graves’ disease was the main cause, some sources also suggest that a childhood injury, a car crash, or reconstructive eye surgery may have contributed to the unusual appearance of his eyes.

Feldman famously embraced his unique look, turning what could have been a disadvantage into a comedic trademark, most notably in his iconic role as Igor (pronounced “Eye-gor”) in Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein.

“Marty had a condition that was opposite of cross eyes,” the director said. “His eyes would be on the outer edge. So, in order to hide from Marty Feldman you had to go right up to his face. His peripheral vision was acute, but he couldn’t see you if you were right in front of him, because he couldn’t cross his eyes.”

Brooks, who was working with Feldman for the first time, said that directing Marty Feldman was a little different than directing other actors. “First I tried to find out where he was looking. His eyes stare in about 19 different directions. They look like hardboiled eggs that somebody painted eyeballs on and didn’t paint them on right. So first I’d get in the path of his vision and try to signal him down. Then I’d say, ‘Marty, be very good.’ He’d say, ‘All right.’ And he was. After Marty, there will never be another Igor. They’ll have to retire that part. He’s it.”

Feldman knew that looking different was an asset in comedy. “I could have my eyes fixed and my nose straightened, but I think it would be a mistake. Comedians too often try to turn themselves into leading men. They force the thin man inside the fat man out into the open unnaturally and lose touch with their real talents.”

Though Feldman appreciated the fact that his eyes made him funnier, he apparently would have preferred to look quite different. He once said he wanted to be reincarnated as Miles Davis, playing the trumpet.

Lorraine Silver

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Born in 1951, Lorraine Silver began singing at the age of five, eventually performing in youth club shows and winning numerous talent contests. She was just 13 and attending Kingsbury County Grammar when she entered the Woolworths store in London’s Oxford Street in 1965. popped two shillings into a “Make-Your-Own-Disc” recording booth and sang an […]

Suzy Cope

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Born in 1945 in Brighton, England, Suzy Cope began her singing career at the age of three, performing at Brighton’s Dorset Garden Hall. By the age of twelve, she had become the solo pianist in the Brighton Junior Orchestra. The same year, she entered a Carroll Levis talent contest at the Hippodrome Theatre in Brighton, […]

Stunning Fashion Photography by Chris von Wangenheim in the 1970s

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Chris von Wangenheim was a German fashion photographer known for his provocative, edgy, and glamorous imagery during the 1970s. His work appeared in top fashion magazines like Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and Interview, and he frequently collaborated with models such as Gia Carangi, Donna Jordan, and Anjelica Huston.

Blending high fashion with themes of danger, sexuality, and rebellion, his style helped define the bold aesthetic of the era. Tragically, his life was cut short in a car accident in 1981 at the age of 39. Explore these stunning portraits from his iconic 1970s fashion photography.

Benedetta Barzini, photo by Chris von Wangenheim, Vogue Italia, March 1970

Donna Mitchell, photo by Chris von Wangenheim, Vogue Italia, September 1970

Sophia Loren, photo by Chris von Wangenheim, Harper’s Bazaar, December 1970

Ballerinas Gelsey Kirkland and Judith Fugate, photo by Chris von Wangenheim, Harper’s Bazaar, December 1970