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“All About That Bass” 1940s Style

Something fabulous for a Friday afternoon. I adore this smooth jazz version of Meghan Trainor’s ‘All About That Bass’ by

I discovered this amazing video a few days ago on Vimeo and thought you’d love it as much as I

Christmas just isn’t Christmas without some Bing Crosby and I thought this quote was particularly apt, especially after seeing the

I couldn’t resist sharing this. I love Morecambe and Wise just as much now as I did as a little girl

Alla Nazimova, Arthur Hoyt & Rudolph Valentino in the movie Camille from 1921. Camille is basically the same story as

Go on, have a slice of pure unadulterated joy this Sunday morning. What could be a better start to

This is something which I’m sure we’ll all find useful in everyday life! This amazing 1950s video shows a young

Marilyn Monroe‘s costume test for the unfinished 1962 movie Something’s Got to Give. She’s absolutely hypnotic, even just trying out

In 1953 the BBC created a time-lapse video of the train journey between London and Brighton. 30 years later

Did you know that Joan Collins was considered for the part of Cleopatra before Elizabeth Taylor finally won the role?

I discovered this video today and I thought it was absolutely fascinating! It is original colour video footage taken in

Have you seen the new Audrey Hepburn advert for Galaxy chocolate? I think it’s only being aired in the UK,

I love this clip of Rita Hayworth and Fred Astaire tap dancing to The Shorty George from the movie You

If you’ve never seen an Esther Williams movie, and don’t understand the appeal of a swimming movie – just watch

A young, uncredited Audrey Hepburn modeling a bizarre costume with pointy elf ears during the run of her third dance

Wow – if you ever doubted the skill of Bruce Lee you simply have to watch this. He’s playing ping

Chanel have recently managed to buy a rare recording of Marilyn talking about her famous Chanel No.5 quote. You know

Alphonse Berge appeared as the Great Drapo for millions of visitors to the New York World’s Fair. Thanks to Art