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The Women of Cinema History - A Visual salute
Starlets, Bombshells and Bimbos.
A non-demanding start to the work week, special Thanks go to D. Armenta over at Debatefan.com for bringing this fine art to my attention.
The many faces of Ava Gardner
“Deep down, Im pretty superficial” – Ava Gardner
This is a morphing Montage of Women throughout Cinema History. Alluring temptation with delicate, striking features and exquisite, photogenic faces, each figure triggers a celluloid laced memory.
“I´m no Sexgoddess but I haven't spent my life in a tree ...” –Ingrid Bergman
The tempting Ann Margaret
These are iconic performers whose projected images were larger than life influencing fashion, ideals and pop culture.
“Darling, the legs aren't so beautiful, I just know what to do with them.” – Marlene Dietrich
Berman and Hepburn bring a touch of class
Starting with the early beauties like Mary Pickford, Jean Harlow, Marlene Dietrich, Gloria Swanson to Carole Lombard and Katherine Hepburn. Continuing through the Golden Age of Rita Hayworth, Ingrid Bergman and Ava Gardner
“I live by a man's code, designed to fit a man's world, yet at the same time I never forget that a woman's first job is to choose the right shade of lipstick.” – Carol Lombard
Sophia Loren brings sultry back
Entering the sexually liberated 1960’s, bombshells like Raquel Welch, Ann Margaret and Jane Fonda leading into the decade of decadence then excess through to modern day.
“Being a sex symbol was rather like being a convict.” – Raquel Welch
The flesh of Raquel arrives
Capturing John Doe’s minds eye in a trance, I hope this cleverly engineered clip does the same for you.
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What a mesmersing clip that was and a wonderful montage of important women in the film world.
Absolutely brilliant, thanks for sharing.
Tracy
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It really is interesting to see the class and style drift out of the leading lady over time reduced to todays standards of surgically altered Sharon Stone/Demi Moore types.
I was going to do a post on something else today but when D Armenta sent me the link I knew others would be affected in the same way.
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All these Celluloid Goddesses women knew how to wield wit too.
Beautiful post JD. Hope you are well. Happy Spring!
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It was tough to decide which images to post because all the early ones are so admirable, irresistible and talented...
So pleased that you enjoyed the eye candy on a lazy Monday and thanks for the "beautiful" compliment.
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It is sad that we seem to have a one look fits all style for beauty now, totally agree the unique has been replaced by the prepackaged and often manipulated image that owes more to technology that talent of presence. Plus the wooden, pouting without depth of the Nicole Kidman and Angie Jolie's brigade is just plain boring onscreen.
Thanks for dropping in, I hope you see the footage soon it really is moving.
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Maclaine to Wood wow...and that Brigitte to Sophia then Ann Margaret to Julie to Raquel morph is incredible. Gives credence to the beauty symmetry theory.
Wonderful JD...just amazing!
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Like Nina - not able to view the clip just yet - but it's bookmarked ready for later in the day.
Would agree in essence with all that's been said so far though - your pre-packaged quip is right on the mark.
Cheers
MNG
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What a parade of stunning beauty!!! Puts the stick thin blonde bimbo's who are apparently 'beautiful' these days to shame.
I saw an article on Sophia Loren on the weekend. She's 72 years old and still an absolutely stunning looking woman.
Great post!
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Looking forward to reading what you think once you've viewed the morphing magic.
I think the whole glamour thing went out once the paparazzi attacked and the studio protection was removed.
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Sophia has aged gracefully hasn't she and has no allusions about her appeal.
I think that image and beauty were always distorted and orchestrated but now it is a fine tuned mathematical science which feels obvious and forced....well that and the whole negative body image thing.
Its dull the mongoloid surgery look that they all seem to have purchased from the same catalogue..matching lips, eyes, ears, jaws...yawn.
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I think you know we are both in full agreement
Hope you are well.
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Poetry in motion...
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wow.
Delicious, JD, absolutely, sinfully delicious!
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Poetry in motion is right, the music helps too.
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I managed to leave you speechless, my work is done.
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Come back soon.
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Ava was sublime, my personal fave is jane Russell when it comes to "assets".
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Audrey Hepburn will always be one of my faves...
Now we need a "Men in film"!!
Any volunteers?
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Indeed, actually re-listening to it... isn't it the same piece played in Master and Commander?
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Audrey Hepburn will always be one of my faves...
Now we need a "Men in film"!!
Any volunteers?
Sorry for the delay in reply, i actually went looking for a "Men in Film" one , but no such luck...yet
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Indeed, actually re-listening to it... isn't it the same piece played in Master and Commander?
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Hi Lilla,
I'm not sure about Master and Commander only saw it once and found it totally forgettable. (Except some of the cinematography)
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Funny you should say that, I just got my hands on 1 million years BC on DVd the other day...looking forward to the special F cup effects
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Ava Gardner's beauty still leaves me gasping for air, having just watched The Killers again recently she seemed to have the gift right from frame one.
Rita Hayworth knocks me out and your right its the sense of mystery hidden beneath the costumes that inspires lust, instead of blatant flesh displays.
Thanks for the visit
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Hi Morgan,
It is a surreal exercise isn't it. Strangely hypnotic.
Glad you liked it and thanks for dropping in.