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    Gentlemen's Lodges/Groups in the Golden Era?

    Watching Ralph Kramden on The Honeymooners, it's often mentioned he's a member of the Raccoon Lodge. A sort of club or gentlemen's thing. In the Flintstones, Fred is also a member of a club. Both seem to be satrical of something. I don't think it's supposed to be the Free Masons, since Ralph and...
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    The Misfits (1961)

    Bump.
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    Is your significant other fond of the Golden Era?

    Whether it be your girlfriend, boyfriend, fiancee or spouse, how does your significant other feel about the Golden Era, or things vintage in general? For those of us here who are very much into the Golden Era--who dress vintage, who wear fedoras, etc--how does your SO respond to it? My...
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    ever heard of very many tall people that live over 80?

    Let's see: Great Grandpa (Mom's dad's dad)--6'0'', died at age 72, cancer. Great Grandpa (Mom's mom's dad)--5'8'', died at age 76 of complications from Hernia surgery. Was in perfect health otherwise. Maternal Grandpa--5'11'' 1/2''--Died at 55, massive stroke. Maternal Grandpa's Brother...
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    Brylcreem, Groom & Clean, Vitalis, and Wildroot

    A couple of questions for the fellow gents here: 1) Of the hair tonics I've listed, which would you guys say has the best hold, which gives the vintage wet/shiny look the best while not looking overally greasy? Which is the least 'mucky'? 2) For longtime Brylcreem or other hair tonic users: Do...
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    Which Golden Age Actors/Actresses Can You Watch In Whatever Movie They Are In?

    Clark Gable Errol Flynn Humphrey Bogart Ronald Colman Elvis Presley (not the best actor, nor the best films, but somehow they're all enjoyable because of him)
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    Why doesn't the Golden Era extend to the 50s or early 60s?

    A question: Why, at least for this forum, does the Golden Era only extend into the '40s? I would say a good argument could be made for the "Golden Era" extending through the 1950s, if not into the early 1960s. For myself, I would say the "Golden Era" extends from around 1927 (birth of sound...
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    Vintage Wallet, pages sticking together

    In an old duffel page, I received most of my late grandfather's personal belongings. He has been dead since 1975. Among these items were his wallet. I had had the duffle bag with it's contents unzipped and basically exposed for a long while; I finally put the contents in a photo safe scrapbook...
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    Who is your style inspiration?

    1) My maternal grandfather (1920-1975). In his hairstyle general sense of fashion, wearing a mustache. 2) Grand-Uncle (1911-1970) same as above. 3) Paternal Grandpa 4) Clark Gable. 5) Errol Flynn 6) Walt Disney--in terms of when I dress more conservatively. 7) John F. Kennedy -- in terms...
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    T-Shirts in the 1930s - 1940s

    When T-Shirts were underwear I always find it weird to see Golden Era men wearing T-Shirts. It doesn't seem right, but it seems humorous somehow. Clark Gable, Soldier of Fortune, 1955
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    What dances are these?

    This home movie is from 1962 I believe (it is my mother's first communion and she was born in 1954 so I think either '61 or '62). What dances are on display, what kind of music does it indicate was playing? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oR9g3MYfnw
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    A Few Haircut Questions

    I have hair texture very similar to my grandfather (the man in the pictures below). Only difference is I have a more typical hairline whereas he had a flat hairline. But two questions: 1) What would his haircut be called--and why is it almost shaved off in the back? 2) How would I maintain...
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    What dances are these?

    This home movie is from 1962 I believe (it is my mother's first communion and she was born in 1954 so I think either '61 or '62). What dances are on display, what kind of music does it indicate was playing? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oR9g3MYfnw
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    What kind of shirt is this?

    Any way to buy a new wide collar shirt? I was hoping to be able to buy a new wide collar shirt, similar to the one in the image below. I feel very weird about buying used clothes so if anyone knows of any places which makes these kind of shirts today would be appreciated.
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    Golden Age Actors/Actresses Who Aged Gracefully

    Another one of Gable from 1960. He looks damn good for age 59, especially considering he'd be dead before the year ended.
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    Walt Disney fedora

    Question about jacket What kind of jacket is Walt Disney wearing here? If there's a name for the style or where I can find one much like it, would be appreciated. Thanks.
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    Sta-Comb (Hair Oil)

    What exactly was Sta-Comb? I've read it was some sort of hair oil that LBJ used on his hair, but I can't find any trace of it today (unlike say Brylcreem or Wildroot, which are still available decades later). Does anyone have any experience with Sta-Comb; What would be the closest sort of hair...
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    Gable vs. Bogart

    Thing is, Bogie is one note player...Bogart, for me, is Bogart in every role. He never blends in to any role really. He's kind of wooden and I think overrated because he played tough guys. He's not a very dynamic actor. Whereas Gable was, he played a lot of different roles. He could be the dark...
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    Gable vs. Bogart

    Gable
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    Golden Age Actors/Actresses Who Aged Gracefully

    Clark Gable, 1960, age 59. Gilbert Roland, young Gilbert Roland, age 74

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