This is fantastic. Old Hollywood gag reel.
Edison Studios, circa 1907–1914 (Bronx, NY) (via)
A silent film studio in action - relatively simple, three-sided sets could be built side by side to make maximum use of the space, with two or more films shooting simultaneously.
Fred Astaire with his sister and vaudeville partner, Adele.
(Source: elleryqueen, via fuckyeahgingerandfred)
Ginger Rogers with choreographer Hermes Pan, rehearsing behind the scenes of Swing Time
(Source: paintingdaydreams, via devildoll)
“Musical stars Madge Elliott and Cyril Ritchard’s wedding, St. Mary’s Cathedral, Sydney, 16 September 1935”
(photo: Sam Hood, via the State Library of NSW)
Nita Naldi and John Barrymore, Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde, 1920.
Evening dress, 1934. Designer: Travis Banton.
Designed by Banton for [Anna May] Wong’s role of Tu Tuan in the 1934 film “Limehouse Blues.” (via)
