Susan Strasberg in PICNIC

Susan Strasberg as Millie




Picnic (1955) is based on the Pulitzer-prize winning play by William Inge.

The Limits of Language

The Captive Mind bookcover, graphic design by Paul Rand (1955)

Vintage poster for the play Kaspar by Peter Handke (1966)

James Dean by Phil Stern, 1955

James Dean by Phil Stern, 1955.

This Friday the Los Angeles Theatre Center will host an exhibit of never before seen images of the JFK inaugural gala as photographed by Phil Stern.



In 1960, John F. Kennedy put Frank Sinatra in charge of setting up the inaugural gala and engage all its celebrity entertainers. Sinatra chartered 2 TWA aircrafts, one from NYC and the other from Hollywood. He packed them with the biggest names of the era: Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, Gene Kelly, Tony Curtis, Bette Davis and more.



Hotel De Ville Vintage Eyewear will be there alongside Clever Vintage Clothing to host a vintage fashion show for attendees of the 60's Soiree. To attend this one night only exhibition and wine tasting, click here.

Let's Reflect

I have always preferred the reflection of life to life itself.
-Francois Truffaut

Marilyn at the East of Eden Premiere | 1955

All Hands on the Bad One : James Dean

To grasp the full significance of life is the actor's duty; to interpret it his problem; and to express it his dedication. Being an actor is the loneliest thing in the world. You are all alone with your concentration and imagination, and that's all you have. Being a good actor isn't easy. Being a man is even harder. I want to be both before I'm done.

-James Dean