Thursday, March 29, 2012

Weird Wednesday - Pencil Radio





This seems like something that would be useful for a spy or someone not wanting to get caught listening to a game during a meeting.


Irene Hervey


For a very thorough biography of Irene Hervey, read this wonderful post on Ann Lauren



Sunday, March 18, 2012

Antique Gen of the Week - Yvonne DeCarlo Almanac


I'm selling some more of my vintage almanacs on Etsy this week, and here's one of the gems.  I adore Yvonne DeCarlo, but it's time to downsize.  This 1957 Rexall almanac with Yvonne DeCarlo on the cover can be purchased on Etsy.

Friday, March 16, 2012

Mercury Theater Wonder Show Starring Orson Welles - Part 10

Step Right Up and See 
The Amazing Mercury Wonder Show!


[Source: Life Magazine; August 1943]


And the Grand Finale!

Lovely Rita Locked in a Box

And She Escaped by Magic!


I hope you enjoyed the Magic of Orson and his pals.  Must have been a fun show in person.  

Thursday, March 15, 2012

Mercury Theater Wonder Show Starring Orson Welles - Part 9

Step Right Up and See 
The Amazing Mercury Wonder Show!


[Source: Life Magazine; August 1945]


And Now a Trick With This Lovely Lady


Ta Da!


Let's Give Her a Hand!


Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Mercury Theater Wonder Show Starring Orson Welles - Part 8


Step Right Up and See 
The Amazing Mercury Wonder Show!


[Source: Life Magazine; August 1945]


Let's Get Ready for a Bit of Minor Surgery

Of Course, We Need a Sharp Blade

Let's Saw the Old Girl In Half

Success!


Monday, March 12, 2012

Mercury Theater Wonder Show Starring Orson Welles - Part 7


Step Right Up and See 
The Amazing Mercury Wonder Show!


[Source: Life Magazine; August 1945]


And Now the Lovely Rita Will Perform a Trick


Let's Get Some Soldier to Help


Is This a Trick, or Some S&M Game?

Sunday, March 11, 2012

Mercury Theater Wonder Show Starring Orson Welles - Part 6


Step Right Up and See 
The Amazing Mercury Wonder Show!


[Source: Life Magazine; August 1945]


Sword Swallowing

"In My Hand I Have a Number"

"And the Lovely Rita Has Guessed It!"

Saturday, March 10, 2012

Mercury Wonder Theater Starring Orson Welles - Part 5


Step Right Up and See 
The Amazing Mercury Wonder Show!


[Source: Life Magazine; August 1945]


The Magic of  Joseph Cotton, the Mysterious!


The Humor of Bob Hope

Or Some Kind of Duck Sacrifice

Friday, March 9, 2012

Mercury Theater Wonder Show Starring Orson Welles - Part 4

Step Right Up and See 
The Amazing Mercury Wonder Show!


[Source: Life Magazine; August 1945]


"There are 20 Hairs on Your Head."

"Your Hand is Up Against Your Will"

"The Mighty Cigar Will Tell Us Our Next Entertainment"

Thursday, March 8, 2012

Mercury Theater Wonder Show Starring Orson Welles - Part 3"




Step Right Up and See 
The Amazing Mercury Wonder Show!


[Source: Life Magazine; August 1945]




"Now I Have a Bird"


"And I Will Have My Assistants Throw It in the Air for No Apparent Reason"


"Ta Da!"

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Weird Wednesday - Monocle Hats

Popular Mechanics; April 1941


I can't say this is on my fashion must-have list.  Has anyone ever seen a hat like this in person?  Who knows, maybe it will be a new fad!

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Mercury Theater Wonder Show Starring Orson Welles - Part 2


Step Right Up and See 
The Amazing Mercury Wonder Show!


[Source: Life Magazine; August 1945]


Make Sure Everything is Set


Orson Checks the Final Preparations

Agnes Moorehead Starts Up the Pipe Organ

Monday, March 5, 2012

Mercury Theater Wonder Show Starring Orson Welles - Part 1

Step Right Up and See 
The Amazing Mercury Wonder Show!


[Source: Life Magazine; August 1945]

Step Right Up!

See a Woman Sawed in Half!


And the Amazing Orson the Magnificent!

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