She was so beautiful, she could easily have had a modeling career.
But she didn’t do that, did she? Instead, she gave us this:
And oh yeah, her color shots were also quite interesting:
She turned 80 this year…
Exquisite, at any age.
Tag: Classic Women
Classic Beauty: Shirley Ross
To many people born since, say, 1970, Shirley Ross would generate a “Who?” reaction. But to fans of 1930s-era Hollywood musicals, Shirley Ross would not be unknown at all. Here she is:
Now let’s see her in action, together with her more well-known co-star (perhaps one of the most poignant “break-up” songs ever performed on screen). And in earlier, happier times (first video only).
Now can you see why she was so popular?
Random Totty
Apparently 20-year-old totty Jessie Murph is causing something of a stir in country music circles with this video.
Not quite yer Patsy Cline-type, is she?
Of course, all the Usual Suspects are going nuts, calling her all sorts of names and accusing her of glorifying violence against women and all the other tired tropes which people trot out whenever they see something that’s different and shocking to the accepted stereotype.
Don’t care. She’s brought punk to country… and why not? Plus she’s as cute as hell.
Classic Beauty: Ruby Keeler
Like our Beauty from two weeks back, Ruby Keeler was born in Canuckistan and whose family moved to the U.S. when she was still at an early age. Speaking of early ages, she got her first stage role at age 13 (lying that she was 16), and never looked back. She married Al Jolson at age 19, divorced him at age 31, married another guy at age 32 and retired from Hollywood later that year to raise her family.
Dancer’s legs, pretty face, extraordinary talent and a devoted mom. Nothing wrong there.
Modern Classic Beauty: Maria Grazia Cucinotta
Loyal Readers may remember Maria Grazia Cucinotta as my companion to take on a leisurely drive along the Mille Miglia course. So it should come as little surprise that this post should feature her as a modern classic beauty:
You may remember her as Tony’s Dream Girl in The Sopranos:
Of course, the fact that at age 55+ she’s still gorgeous doesn’t affect a thing:
Magnifica.
Classic Beauty: Eva Tanguay
What kind of woman would sing songs with titles like these?
“It’s All Been Done Before, but Not the Way I Do It”
“I Want Someone to Go Wild with Me”
“Go as Far as You Like” and
“That’s Why They Call Me Tabasco”
Okay, now let me change the question slightly.
What kind of woman would sing songs with titles like these, in the early 20th century?
There’s only one, and not for nothing was Eva Tanguay known as “The Queen Of Burlesque” — or, as she modestly titled herself, “The Girl Who Made Burlesque Famous”. (Follow the link first, for some shocked laughter.)
(that’s the infamous “penny” dress)
Well, I would have bought a ticket to see her on stage. I think she’s magnificent.