Articles related to "1920s"

There's more to 1920s fashion than flapper dresses. Read on to learn about fashion trends from the 1920s such as cloche hats and Oxford bags.

The Roaring Twenties dramatically altered female perspectives and attitudes, allowing for a greater sense of independence and openness.

Hollywood in the 1920s discovered a gold mine in religious epic style movies. These two are fine examples of silent filmmaking.

The 1920s comprised the Golden Age of Silent Movies. These three epic films set during the American and French Revolutions are part of the reason why.

These three epic films from the 1920s, all anti-war movies, have their flaws, but are worth at least one viewing by movie buffs.

The 1920s were a time of abandon and of legendary excess. Such social characteristics were, as always, reflected in the films of the era.

Although the automobile had been invented decades before the 1920s, they were so expensive few people could afford to have one.

In the third decade of the Twentieth Century, the Thoroughbred Man o' War enjoyed his second season of domination. Only a horse named Upset ever beat him.

It didn't matter what you cooked for Christmas dinner the important thing was to do it the same way each year according to the leading homemaking pundit of 1929.

Early in the 1920s, at the beginnings of their lengthy and illustrious careers, directors Carl Theodor Dreyer, Fritz Lang, and Sergei Eisenstein turned to making epics.

The 1920s has often been called the Golden Age of Silent Movies. These three examples from Europe show why this is true.

1920s America: more than sex, drugs and jazz, this era was the real start of the 20th Century.

During the Coolidge years of prosperity to the Great Depression and New Deal, Americans were loathe to take a critical stand against the rise of dictators & militarism.

The three Republican administrations of the 1920's adhered to a hands-off policy when it came to the government's relationship to the economy.

The fad for extremely small Christmas greeting cards got too extreme for the post office when fashionable cards started getting smaller than the postage stamps.

The roots of Prohibition began with the Anti Saloon League, founded in 1893 in Oberlin, Ohio.

Amidst the high-flying feeling of the Roaring Twenties lurked deep rooted hatred, expressed through individual racism and governmental policies.

Hollywood in the 1920s discovered a gold mine in religious epic style movies. Helping to lead the way was Cecil B. DeMille who blended biblical stories with sex.

The 1920s were all about Babe Ruth. Although there were many great Hall of Fame hitters who played during the decade, none could hold a candle to the Big Bambino.

After the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution in Russia, which led to Vladimir Lenin becoming dictator, democracies around the world became nervous at the thought of Communism.

In the frontier town of Grande Prairie, merchants brought in a few luxuries and a taste of city life for their homesteading customers during the Christmas season, 1923.

There was no booze and no money in the Peace Country in 1920, but the residents of Grande Prairie did not let that dampen their Christmas spirits.

Keaton's Sherlock Jr. (1924) is a classic silent comedy film that goes beyond slapstick to capture a dreamscape that challenges the boundaries between reel and real.

The laissez faire policies of Calvin Coolidge and Treasury Secretary Mellon led to a cycle of catastrophic economic failures resulting in the Great Depression.

Future beauty queens and politicians performed to great acclaim, Santa Clause arrived at mid-night, and then the dancing began. Oh yeah, and the food was great too!

In European and American history there are many interesting periods which could set the scene for a biography.

Living abroad or travelling for long periods can evoke a deep fondness for home. The good news is that small glimpses of England can be found in Buenos Aires.

In 1927 J.B. Yule explained the rules of prediction as applied to weather forecasting after he promised a break from the extreme cold weather in the Peace River country.

During the 1920s Santa was an eligible bachelor who went from Christmas concert to Christmas concert kissing each young lady of the district as he presented her gift.

A press box reduced the risk of injury from hockey skates and excited fans, but danger from getting caught in the middle of hockey fights actually increased.

Teapot Dome was one of the largest political scandals of the early twentieth century and one of many scandals under President Warren Harding.

Fairbanks' agility and athleticism as an actor has since been matched by only a few leading men.

The frantic speculation of the 1920s, the declining purchasing power and the global economic crisis thrust Americans into the Great Depression

Light from Yule Brand logs meant to guide people home during the winter solstice was eventually transformed into the Christmas tree lights in homesteader cabins.

Dorothy Bates, Vera Guthrie and Dorothy Medlock campaigned for a homework club on the frontier in 1929, but most of the students just wanted to have fun at school.

Post-World War I American society became increasingly standardized as automobiles, electric appliances and mass entertainment became available to ordinary Americans.

Almost immediately after Prohibition went into effect, underground bars called "speakeasies" sprung up.

This recipe was originally published in the 1870s and variations of its humorous take on the battle of the sexes were reprinted in cookbooks well into the 1940s.

The editor, Dorothy Bates thought they should use their energy studying for June exams but the hockey girls of Montrose loved to score goals, even accidental goals.

New Year's Day, 1925 was an important day for youth on the frontier. A new curfew law meant that students had to be home, hopefully doing homework after 9:30 at night.

They made their own costumes. There was confetti and streamers, the orchestra was in fine form so they danced until the electricity went off and everyone had to go home.

Canada's vigorous economy was strong, growing rapidly with no end in sight in 1929. But then the world balance changed, dragging Canadians into the Great Depression.

Willy, husband of French writer Colette, tours the hangouts, clubs and LGBT culture of 1920s Paris in this first-ever English translation of the original 1927 book.

Short biography of the 1920s actress known for her captivating beauty, style and intelligence.

After World War I, movies began to replace Vaudeville as America's favorite form of entertainment.

There is nothing quite like a journey through Europe on the world famous Orient-Express, the epitome of luxury and romance.

Egyptian revival accessories are fun, timeless, and stylish. Here are some tips to help you identify and buy these unique pieces.

Fashion experienced dramatic changes in the 20th century. The hemline rose and fell, and economics played a big part in what women wore.

The most infamous crime boss of the Prohibition years was tied to the St. Valentine's Day Massacre.

Learn how to add a bit of the 1930s Hollywood decorating style with Art Deco influences to your home interior decorating scheme.