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Two women in 1920s fashion, wearing fur-trimmed coats and cloche hats, stand next to a car on a city street. The black and white photo captures a moment from the past.
A black and white photo of a theater entrance with signs for "THE GREAT SHOWERS. EQUILIBRISTS EXTRAORDINARY" and "VAUDEVILLE SMITH & ADAMS BILLY HINES." Two men stand outside, one next to a baby carriage.
Women picket in front of a large Marilyn Monroe poster, holding signs that read "UNFAIR TO BRUNETTES AND REDHEADS" and "MOST BLONDES ARE PEROXIDE ANYWAY." This scene relates to the movie "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes."
A large movie theater marquee for "CLEOPATRA" featuring an illustration of Elizabeth Taylor as Cleopatra with two men. A crowd of people gathers below the marquee for the European premiere.
A bustling New York City street scene with a prominent sign for "PARADISE CABARET RESTAURANT REVUE TOBY WING." Cars line the street, and pedestrians fill the sidewalks, capturing a vibrant city moment.
A black and white street view of New York City, with the iconic Empire State Building towering in the background. Cars are parked along the street, and people walk on the sidewalks.
A busy New York City street scene with tall buildings, including the Hotel Astor, and numerous pedestrians and cars. Signs for "APOLLON & NEW REVUE VAUDEVILLE" and "HURRICANE" are visible.
A wide street in New York City filled with vintage cars and pedestrians. Large billboards for "CHEVROLET," "ARROW COLLARS," and "I'd walk a mile for a - Camel" dominate the skyline.
A black and white street scene in New York City, featuring the Times Building in the distance. A streetcar and cars are on the road, with a large billboard for "SAMUEL GOLDWYN Presents HURRICANE" on the right.
A black and white photo of a city street with the Manhattan Bridge in the background. Buildings with fire escapes line the street, and two men walk in the foreground, with laundry hanging above.
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New York in the 30's -Marilyns movie "Gentleman Prefer Blondes" being picketed by redheads and brunettes. Which I am willing to wadger the studio paid them to picket for publicity. Elizabeth Taylor Cleopatra and random other photos from 1920's.

2025/10/29 Edited to

... Read moreThe imagery from the 1920s and 1930s provides a fascinating glimpse into the entertainment and cultural scenes of that era. In particular, the concept of publicity stunts using picketers, such as the one mentioned from Marilyn's movie "Gentleman Prefer Blondes," reflects how studios creatively generated buzz in early Hollywood. It wasn't uncommon for studios to stage events with groups like redheads and brunettes to spark public interest and media coverage. The mention of Elizabeth Taylor’s portrayal of Cleopatra highlights one of the most iconic film roles of the mid-20th century, but her star power also connects deeply to the golden age of cinema when such photos circulated and helped shape public fascination with film stars. Additionally, the references to vaudeville and theatre—visible in the OCR text with names like "THE GREAT SHOMERS_ AND EQUILIBRISTS EXTRAORDINARY" and "VAUDEVILLE"—point to an important entertainment tradition that bridged live performance and film. New York during the 1930s was a dynamic backdrop to this entertainment world, where Broadway, vaudeville, and emerging cinema created vibrant cultural intersections. The picketing by redheads and brunettes can also be seen as reflective of the evolving roles and visibility of women in popular culture and marketing tactics. Notably, advertisements such as those for Chevrolet and Camel cigarettes, seen faintly in the OCR, echo the consumer culture of the time, blending with entertainment industry promotions to build a mass-market appeal. These photographs provide authentic windows into the past, revealing how advertising, performance art, and celebrity culture intersected during a transformative period in American history.