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"Sultry Seduction: A Glimpse into the Golden Age of Hollywood" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the enchanting world allure

Background imageSultry Collection: The Sultana, 1885 (oil on canvas)

The Sultana, 1885 (oil on canvas)
PCT164350 The Sultana, 1885 (oil on canvas) by Saint-Pierre, Gaston Casimir (1833-1916); 150x120 cm; Musee Petiet, Limoux, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageSultry Collection: Anita Ekberg - November 1989 A©Mirrorpix

Anita Ekberg - November 1989 A©Mirrorpix
Anita Ekberg - November 1989 © Mirrorpix

Background imageSultry Collection: JOAN BENNETT 1942

JOAN BENNETT 1942
American film star Joan Bennett models a dress she wears in her latest picture, Girl Trouble. She looks sultry if a little troubled as she reclines on some stairs. Date: 1910 - 1990

Background imageSultry Collection: WOMAN IN SATIN DRESS

WOMAN IN SATIN DRESS
A blonde woman wearing a long satin evening dress with a bow at the back and a slight train poses thoughtfully by a piano Date: 1930s

Background imageSultry Collection: SULTRY PIANO PLAYING

SULTRY PIANO PLAYING
A man plays a piano and looks up at a glamorous woman in a long dress who is leaning seductively on a corner of the piano Date: 1930s

Background imageSultry Collection: The Fair Friend, c1840. Artist: Charles Baxter

The Fair Friend, c1840. Artist: Charles Baxter
The Fair Friend, c1840. A woman in white with long dark hair holds a flower. Her sultry looks don t reveal her mood; she may be missing a lover

Background imageSultry Collection: Naomi, 1914. Artist: Sir Luke Fildes

Naomi, 1914. Artist: Sir Luke Fildes
Naomi, 1914. Woman in a shawl representing the biblical figure of Naomi

Background imageSultry Collection: Don Quixotes Niece and Housekeeper, 1891. Artist: Sir John Gilbert

Don Quixotes Niece and Housekeeper, 1891. Artist: Sir John Gilbert
Don Quixotes Niece and Housekeeper, 1891

Background imageSultry Collection: Joan Bennett (1910-1990). American actress, 20th century

Joan Bennett (1910-1990). American actress, 20th century. Besides acting on the stage, Bennett appeared in more than 70 motion pictures from the era of silent movies through half a century of

Background imageSultry Collection: Marlene Dietrich in Josef von Sternbergs The Devil is a Woman (1935)

Marlene Dietrich in Josef von Sternbergs The Devil is a Woman (1935)
Marlene Dietrich in The Devil is a Woman (1935) AKA Femme et le Pantin

Background imageSultry Collection: 1930S Evening Dress

1930S Evening Dress
A glamorous woman with pencil- thin eyebrows shows off a long sparkling evening dress of shimmering tulle Date: 1930s

Background imageSultry Collection: Tallulah Bankhead and Count Anthony de Bosdari, 1928

Tallulah Bankhead and Count Anthony de Bosdari, 1928
A front cover of The Tatler, reporting the engagement of the actress Miss Tallulah Bankhead(1902-1968) to Count Anthony de Bosdari in November 1928. Date: 1928

Background imageSultry Collection: Hawaii, Oahu, Lanikai Beach, Silhouette Of Woman Wading In The Ocean At Sunrise

Hawaii, Oahu, Lanikai Beach, Silhouette Of Woman Wading In The Ocean At Sunrise

Background imageSultry Collection: Susan Hayward

Susan Hayward (Edythe Marriner) (1917 - 1975), American film actress

Background imageSultry Collection: Female Type / Bearskin

Female Type / Bearskin
Sultry-looking woman on a white bearskin rug. Date: circa 1914

Background imageSultry Collection: Roumanian Gipsy Girl

Roumanian Gipsy Girl
A sultry Roumanian gipsy girl. Date: early 1930s

Background imageSultry Collection: Monica Hibbert - A woman in the 1960s on Hastings beach in Sussex

Monica Hibbert - A woman in the 1960s on Hastings beach in Sussex

Background imageSultry Collection: Actress Marlene Dietrich

Actress Marlene Dietrich
Hollywood, California: 1939. Actress Marlene Dietrich takes a cigarette break during the filming of Destry Rides Again

Background imageSultry Collection: Dog. Milan. Lombardy. Italy

Dog. Milan. Lombardy. Italy

Background imageSultry Collection: Nashs Magazine

Nashs Magazine
A sultry young woman in an exotic sombrero is the cover girl for this World War One issue which contains stories of German barbarities

Background imageSultry Collection: Satin Evening Dress / 30S

Satin Evening Dress / 30S
A blonde woman wearing a long satin evening dress with a bow at the back and a slight train poses thoughtfully by a piano

Background imageSultry Collection: Beaded Dress 1942

Beaded Dress 1942
American film star Joan Bennett models a dress she wears in her latest picture, " Girl Trouble". She looks sultry if a little troubled as she reclines on some stairs

Background imageSultry Collection: Kay Francis / Cig Card

Kay Francis / Cig Card
KAY FRANCIS (Katharine Gibbs) American actress of stage and screen

Background imageSultry Collection: Glamorous Smoker 1942

Glamorous Smoker 1942
American film star Joan Bennett smokes a cigarette from a holder as she poses seductively for a promotional photo for her latest picture. Note the star hair slides!

Background imageSultry Collection: Exotic Lady 1830S

Exotic Lady 1830S
Hair dressed in large sausage curls; large red turban; huge pearl drop earrings; pearl necklace; red scarf; gown with black bodice, lace tucker & striped gigot sleeves

Background imageSultry Collection: Couple Photo / Piano 1930S

Couple Photo / Piano 1930S
A man plays a piano and looks up at a glamorous woman in a long dress who is leaning seductively on a corner of the piano Date: 1930s

Background imageSultry Collection: Silk Gown with Flowers

Silk Gown with Flowers
A sleeveless gown in cherry red silk with pleated bodice attached to a wide waistband & a full flaring skirt. Ornamented with large artifical flowers

Background imageSultry Collection: Sultry Dinner Date

Sultry Dinner Date
Dinner date, wearing an evening dress ornamented with seed pearls, is obviously nervous as she awaits her blind date judging by the drinks she has lined up

Background imageSultry Collection: Romantic Dinner / Woof

Romantic Dinner / Woof
Sultry brunette dinner date in strapless decollete evening gown, diamante necklace & earrings, lights her cigarette in a holder from a candle. Her man friend stands by




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"Sultry Seduction: A Glimpse into the Golden Age of Hollywood" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the enchanting world allure. From Marlene Dietrich's captivating performance in Josef von Sternberg's Blonde Venus (1932) to Mae West's irresistible charm in Lowell Sherman's She Done Him Wrong (1933), these leading ladies set the silver screen ablaze with their smoldering presence. Barbara Stanwyck, as Stella Dallas in King Vidor's 1937 masterpiece, exuded a raw sensuality that left audiences spellbound. And who could forget Greta Garbo's mesmerizing portrayal of Anna Karenina under Clarence Brown's direction? Her magnetic gaze and enigmatic aura made hearts race. Garbo also captivated viewers as Mata Hari, directed by George Fitzmaurice in 1931. With her seductive dance moves and mysterious persona, she became an icon of femme fatale allure. But it wasn't just the women who held this power; Brian Aherne showcased his own brand of sultriness as AV Brambles Shooting Stars' leading man in 1928. His charisma on-screen was undeniable, leaving audiences yearning for more. During World War II, pin-up girls emerged as symbols of desire and longing for soldiers far from home. These alluring beauties showed off plenty of leg while boosting morale during challenging times. Gene Tierney epitomized elegance and sensuality throughout her career. Her radiant beauty captured hearts worldwide, making her an unforgettable symbol of glamour and sophistication. Melvyn Douglas shared scorching chemistry with Marlene Dietrich in Ernst Lubitsch’s Angel (1937). Their on-screen romance sizzled with passion, leaving audiences breathless. Rudolph Valentino and Vilma Banky heated up screens across the globe with their passionate performances in George Fitzmaurice's The Son of the Sheik (1926).