Showing posts with label 1935. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 1935. Show all posts

Thursday, November 6, 2025

STORY BEHIND THE PHOTO: JUDY GARLAND


On November 6, 1935, Judy Garland, born Frances Ethel Gumm, had her first official portrait sitting for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM). At just 13 years old, Judy was photographed by Clarence Sinclair Bull, a celebrated studio photographer renowned for capturing Hollywood’s most iconic stars. This session marked an important milestone in her career, showcasing MGM’s commitment to developing Judy into one of their premier talents.

Monday, October 29, 2012

STORY BEHIND THE PHOTO: BORIS KARLOFF

Here are some amazing vintage photographs of the great Boris Karloff becoming one of cinemas most famous movie monsters, Frankenstein. Karloff was 45 when this photo was taken as the actor was waiting to begin the long process of becoming Frankenstein for 1935′s, “Bride of Frankenstein“. Karloff would spend up to four hours sitting while the make up was applied. I have never seen this pictures before and they are amazing...