Combine outrageous scenarios with slapstick humor, then add witty, fast-paced dialogue and light romantic situations and you have that wonderful cinematic treasure called the screwball comedy — or as film critic Andrew Sarris describes it, “a sex…
Although the 1930s was a time of great hardship, people still found ways to have fun. For many during these years, having fun didn't have to cost much. Everything was homemade – the food, the games, the music – there were even homemade portable dance…
"During the big depression of the 1930's, people looked desperately for inexpensive leisure pursuits, as their spendable income decreased dramatically. Parlor and board games, as well as stamp collecting became popular hobbies. When Parker Brothers…
During the 1930s, Maybelline produced mascara which was extremely popular (enough so to allow the company not only to survive but to expand to Canada and Europe) and extremely affordable.
It's interesting to note that in this advertisement, the…
"In the 1930s, the American Dream had become a nightmare, and I think comic books and superheroes in particular provided an escapist form of entertainment that allowed the American public to go into a fantasy world where all the ills of the world…
The Great Depression was a great time for nail polish. In 1933, Cutex's advertising agent announced a 28% increase in sales since the onset of the Depression.
As someone who is very familiar with many different types of cosmetics, this doesn't…