A couple of weeks ago appeared a post on Awakenings for an opportunity to Guess the Celebrity. This offering followed the posting This Day in History, July 6, 1946, the day which marks the introduction of the bikini.
Since very view (in fact, only two) have been identified let's add a little trivia to help you decide. Here are the names and focus on the decades from 1920s through 1960s. Keep in mind the names or pictures are in NO particular order.
See how many of these past fabulous
'babes' you can match correctly.
And the celebrities are. . .
Lana Turner, Mary Thurman, Barbie, Virginia Mayo, Tina Louise, Ann Miller, Susan Hayward, Elizabeth Taylor, Betty Grable, Gloria DeHaven
Babe #1 . . .
Began her career in Vaudeville and became an American film actress
Babe #2 . . .
Discovered and signed to a film contract by MGM at the age of 16
Babe #3 . . .
American actress, singer, and author best known in her role as Ginger Grant
Babe #4 . . .
Acclaimed and awarded actress during the Golden Age of Hollywood
Babe #5 . . .
Babe #5 . . .
Began with roles in comedies as one of the Sennett Bathing Beauties.
Babe #6 . . .
Babe #6 . . .
Celebrated for having the most beautiful legs in Hollywood
Babe #7 . . .
Babe #7 . . .
Remembered for her work in Hollywood musical films
Babe #8 . . .
Babe #8 . . .
Appeared as a regular in the television series and soap opera As the World Turns
Babe #9 . . .
Babe #9 . . .
This babe was identified on the first round: Elizabeth Taylor
Babe #10 . . .
Babe #10 . . .
This babe was identified on the first round: Barbie
This is for fun! No grades will be given in the end!
Guesses that missed the mark but well worth mentioning:
Ester Williams, Rosalind Russell, Clara Bow
Ester Williams born August 8, 1921 Made a series of films in the 1940s and early 1950s known as "aquamusicals" |
Rosalind Russell (June 4, 1907 – November 28, 1976) American actress of stage and screen Won all 5 Golden Globes for which she was nominated |
Clara Bow (July 29, 1905 – September 27, 1965) American actress who rose to stardom in the silent film era of the 1920s |
I love classic movie Sharla. Thanks for keeping such classic movies and stars alive!
ReplyDeleteBrian, thank you for stopping by! How did you do with the 'babes'?
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