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These are from a book my parents recently bought me called Grand Illusions. I simply love photography and film from the 1940's and before, the lighting itself back then was a form of art. They really know how to best display the models and actors despite only having black and white film.

Susan Hayward 1942

Veronica Lake 1941

Barbara Stanwyck 1939

June Collyer 1926

Carol Lombard on the set of The Princess Comes Across 1936

I happen to love to edit photos, I don't claim to be an expert or amazing, but I thought I'd share a few of my favorites that I have done:)

              

             

I don't understand....

I just don't understand how this:

is considered a "perfect" looking couple. While in comparison there used to be this:

and this

I just don't understand.... granted people and styles are not and do not look the same as they used to in the 40's and 50's, but still, I can't see what is so attractive about Brad and Anjelina's relationship. Their relationship did not exactly come about in the most moral of situations, granted neither did Lauren Bacall and Humphrey Bogart's. Yet Lauren and Humphrey were happily married while he was still alive. Which brings up another point, call me old fashioned or what ever, but they aren't even married! Before I start to rant some more about things that will rake up more trouble than what it's worth, I also wanted to compare families. I'm sure you can guess which one I find more appealing.

(I am a sucker for big dogs)