50+ Historic B&W Photos Restored In Color

Published on 10/13/2021
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Photograph Of Rita Hayworth Riding A Bicycle In Front Of The Beverly Hills Hotel

Starlets were following a blueprint when Rita Hayworth first arrived in Hollywood, one that would allow them to appear in any picture that would cast them. Although Hayworth was originally born as ‘Margarita Carmen Cansino,’ she later changed both her name and her haircut to reflect her new identity. Despite her young age, she was a talented actress who excelled in both light-hearted and serious roles. “She possessed a natural elegance.” Right away, before they corrected her hair, I noticed something I may have contributed to asking for Rita on her first loan-out, ‘Susan and God,’ where she had very little to do. I was relieved. Yes, I realized right away that she wasn’t simply another gorgeous face in the crowd. The director, George Cukor, stated that Rita “made some of her material better than it was.”

Rita Hayworth On A Bike At The Beverly Hills Hotel

Rita Hayworth On A Bike At The Beverly Hills Hotel

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A ’60s Photo Of An Iranian Woman At The Beach

The wearing of traditional veils was not permitted for women in Iran prior to the Islamic Revolution in 1979. If the police come across someone wearing a headscarf, they will request that they be removed. Iran had a strong western influence, with fashions such as miniskirts, short-sleeved blouses, and jeans becoming commonplace on the streets. Women were well-dressed and dressed in a fashionable manner. There are numerous photographs of women dressed in this manner while enjoying picnics or going to the beach. “Picnics are a significant aspect of Iranian culture, and they are particularly popular among the middle classes.” This has remained unchanged since the revolutionaries came to power. Haleh Afshar, a lecturer at Tehran University, explained that the difference currently is that men and women sitting together are considerably more self-aware and exhibit more restraint in their interactions.”

An Iranian Woman Hanging Out At The Beach In The ‘60s

An Iranian Woman Hanging Out At The Beach In The ‘60s

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