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David

@dav1drush.bsky.social

Researcher. Writer. Procrastinator. PhD. Part-time Joan Crawford/Marilyn Monroe/Elizabeth Taylor stan account. Expect pop culture. Posting at @theoldhollywood.bsky.social.

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David @dav1drush.bsky.social · 4w ago

A busy few days with little time for inspiration. Today's, of course, has to be Bonnie Tyler. RIP.

David @dav1drush.bsky.social · last mo.

Today's inspiration is Alan Ladd and his son, David, reading comic books during a break from filming The Big Land (1957).

Actor Alan Ladd and his young son David — both dressed in light-coloured shirts and trousers — captured together while reclining amongst a row of seats, both holding comic books, Ladd reading as David looks on, in a full-length black-and-white shot taken in a screening room during a break in production of The Big Land (1957)

David @dav1drush.bsky.social · last mo.

Today's inspiration is Ann-Margret photographed by Douglas Kirkland, 1971.

Actress, singer and dancer Ann-Margret — dressed in an American stars and stripes bodysuit and black knee-high boots — captured facing the camera while on a motorcycle, mid-drive, her legs outstretched as she smiles, in a full-length colour shot taken on a desert road in Las Vegas by photographer Douglas Kirkland

David @dav1drush.bsky.social · last mo.

Today's inspiration is Audrey Hepburn in How to Steal a Million (1966).

Actress Audrey Hepburn — in costume, dressed in a white dome-shaped helmet hat, tied under her chin, white three-piece dress suit and gloves designed by Givenchy — captured facing the camera, looking directly into the lens and smiling while holding a pair of white goggle sunglasses in her hands, in a colour medium close-up shot for the film How to Steal a Million (1966)

David @dav1drush.bsky.social · last mo.

Today's belated inspiration is Gloria Swanson in Sunset Boulevard (1950).

Actress Gloria Swanson — dressed in a white gown, long black evening gloves and white fur stole — captured facing the camera while looking upward and smiling, her arms raised by her sides, a metal lamppost with the titular street inscribed on a sign behind her, in a medium-length black-and-white shot for the film Sunset Boulevard (1950)

David @dav1drush.bsky.social · last mo.

"Welcome to Hawaii, Miss Crawford. How many lei would you like?" Joan Crawford: "Yes."

Actress and garland hoarder Joan Crawford — dressed in a white belted summer dress and open-toed pumps — captured facing the camera while standing on the deck of a ship, her arms outstretched as she leans on its railing, bedecked with traditional lei which are worn around her neck and shoulders and draped on her wrists, a harbour visible behind her, in a full-length black-and-white shot taken upon arrival in Hawaii

David @dav1drush.bsky.social · last mo.

It's been a busy couple of days with missed inspirations: today's is Melanie Griffith in Working Girl (1988).

David @dav1drush.bsky.social · last mo.

Today's inspiration is Jennifer Beals at her day job in Flashdance (1983).

Actress Jennifer Beals — in costume, dressed in a set of blue denim overalls, grey industrial bib apron and knee-high Wellington boots — captured facing the camera, looking directly into the lens while resting her left foot on a large metal pipe, left elbow leaning on her left leg, in a full-length colour shot for the film Flashdance (1983)

David @dav1drush.bsky.social · last mo.

Today's belated inspiration is Beyoncé in Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002).

Singer and actress Beyoncé — in costume, dressed in a gold bikini and skirt — captured facing the camera while smiling broadly, in a medium-length colour shot for the film Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002)

David @dav1drush.bsky.social · last mo.

Today's inspiration is Vera Miles, John Gavin and Janet Leigh being terrified by a sinister chair in a publicity still for Psycho (1960).

Actors Vera Miles, John Gavin and Janet Leigh — Miles dressed in a dark-coloured dress suit, Gavin in a white shirt, light-coloured jacket and black trousers, Leigh in a white belted dress — captured together, Gavin flanked by the women, his arms around their shoulders, as they all look frightened, the shadow of a rocking chair large and looming beside them, in a medium-length black-and-white shot for the film Psycho (1960)

David @dav1drush.bsky.social · last mo.

The Egyptian and Iranian World Cup teams walking around Seattle during Pride:

David @dav1drush.bsky.social · last mo.

Today's belated inspiration is Linda Darnell staying cool.

Actress Linda Darnell — dressed in a light-coloured swimsuit — captured facing the camera while smiling broadly, sitting sidelong on a diving board above a swimming pool, her feet splashing in the water, a building obscured by a wooden fence behind her, in a full-length black-and-white shot

David @dav1drush.bsky.social · last mo.

Today's inspiration is Orson Welles in The Third Man (1949).

David @dav1drush.bsky.social · last mo.

This inanimate carbon rod has been invited to be a member of the Academy.

David @dav1drush.bsky.social · last mo.

Today's inspiration is the always glamorous Ava Gardner.

David @dav1drush.bsky.social · last mo.

Today's inspiration is Ursula Andress and costume designer Julie Harris during a fitting for Casino Royale (1967).

Actress Ursula Andress and costume designer Julie Harris — Andress dressed in a white halterneck gown, Harris in a light-coloured shirt and white trousers — captured together as they look into an out-of-view mirror, Andress gesturing at the bodice of the dress, in a full-length black-and-white shot taken during a wardrobe fitting for the film Casino Royale (1967)

David @dav1drush.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Today's inspiration is Anita Ekberg in La Dolce Vita (1960).

David @dav1drush.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Today's inspiration is Joan Collins and Linda Evans serving glamour despite being trapped in a burning cabin in Dynasty, 1983.

Actors Joan Collins and Linda Evans — in character as Alexis Colby and Krystle Carrington respectively, Collins dressed in a grey dress suit and beret, Evans in a yellow sweater and check suit — captured together as they stand in front of a burning window, both looking upwards, in a medium-length colour shot for the television series Dynasty

David @dav1drush.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Today's inspiration is Bruce Springsteen performing in Gothenburg, Sweden, 1985.

Musician Bruce Springsteen — dressed in a white vest, light-coloured check shirt with cut-off sleeves and dark-coloured jeans — captured facing the camera while holding a microphone above him in his right hand, smiling broadly, in a medium-length black-and-white shot taken on stage at a concert in Gothenburg in Sweden

David @dav1drush.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Lauren Bacall auditioning for the role of Huggy Bear in Starsky & Hutch, c.1975.

Actress Lauren Bacall — dressed in a dark-coloured blouse, light-coloured trousers and dark pinstripe blazer, draped in a light-coloured fur coat — captured facing the camera while walking on a street, holding a black handbag in her right hand, as she looks to the left, in a full-length black-and-white shot taken en route to a promotional spot for her autobiography while in Birmingham, England, 1979

David @dav1drush.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Today's belated inspiration is my birthday (yes, it was my birthday until 28 minutes ago!) twin Isabella Rossellini.

Actress Isabella Rossellini — dressed in a cream-coloured blazer — captured facing the camera, looking directly into the lens, in a colour close-up shot

David @dav1drush.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Today's inspiration is Whoopi Goldberg in Sister Act (1992).

Actress and comedian Whoopi Goldberg — in costume, dressed in a black nun's habit and red high-heeled shoes — captured facing the camera while standing in front of a row of white habit-clad nuns, their backs to the camera as she leans her left arm on the shoulder of one of them, her sunglasses perched low on her nose, in a full-length colour shot for the film Sister Act (1992)

David @dav1drush.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Today's inspiration is author Edna Ferber visiting Rock Hudson and Elizabeth Taylor on the set of Giant (1956).

David @dav1drush.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Today's inspiration is Cesar Romero and Joan Crawford at the premiere of Operation Pacific (1951).

David @dav1drush.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Today's inspiration is the programme for the 1982 West End production of The Little Foxes, which starred Elizabeth Taylor in her London stage debut.

The cover of a programme for the West End production of The Little Foxes, depicting the top half of Elizabeth Taylor's face, her eyes and eyebrows most prominent, the rest shrouded in darkness, the play's name in purple block capitals underneath, the bottom of the cover noting "Victoria Palace" above "A Stoll Moss Theatre", also in block capitals, and the programme price, 40p, in the bottom right corner

David @dav1drush.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Today's inspiration (and yesterday's because it was a long day) is Jake D'Arcy and Dee Hepburn on the set of Gregory's Girl (1980).

David @dav1drush.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Today's inspiration is Bea Arthur in the television series Maude, 1973.

Actress and singer Bea Arthur — in costume, dressed as the Statue of Liberty, wearing a long, flowing light-coloured robe and metal crown — captured facing the camera while holding a stone tablet in the crook of her left arm and a torch in her right hand, raised aloft, in a medium-length black-and-white shot taken in the television series Maude

David @dav1drush.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Today's inspiration is Raffaella Carrà photographed in Rome, 1964.

David @dav1drush.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Today's inspiration is enough for two days (because I forgot about yesterday's!): Dorothy Sebastian, Joan Crawford and Anita Page in Our Dancing Daughters (1928).

David @dav1drush.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Today's inspiration is Cloris Leachman in Young Frankenstein (1974). 🐴

Actress Cloris Leachman — in costume as Frau Blücher, dressed in a black period gown with light-coloured long puffed sleeves and a patterned neckerchief — captured facing the camera while standing in a doorway, smirking and holding up a set of oversized iron keys in her hands, in a medium-length black-and-white shot for Young Frankenstein (1974)