1950s Style Collection

UK quad poster for The Ladykillers (1955)
The poster designed by Reginald Mount for Ealings The Ladykillers, directed by Alexander MacKendrick and featuring Alec Guinness, Peter Sellers, Cecil Parker, Herbert Lom and Danny Green

The LadyKillers re-issue poster
EMI re-issue poster artwork for Alexander MacKendricks Ladykillers (1955). Original design by Reginald Mount featuring Alec Guinness, Peter Sellers, Herbert Lom, Cecil Parker and Danny Green

The Lady Killers
The cast of The Lady Killers

A front of the house image for The Ladykillers (1955)
A front of the house still image for The Ladykillers (1955) featuring Danny Green, Cecil Parker, Herbert Lom, Peter Sellers and Katie Johnson as Mrs. Wilberforce

The Lady Killers
A cast picture with all main actors in character for the release of The Ladykillers

The Man In The White Suit
UK original theatrical artwork designed by S. John Woods and A.R. Thompson

The Lavender Hill Mob UK quad artwork for the release of the film in 1951
Designed by S. John Woods with illustrations by Ronald Searle to promote the release of the comedy featuring Alec Guinness and Stanley Holloway

Jim MacLaine at work with the dodgem
David Essex as Jim working at a funfair in Claude Whathams That ll Be The Day (1973)

David Essex with Ringo Starr at the mini golf
The characters Jim (Essex) and Mike (Starr) in a scene set at the funfair where they work in Claude Whathams That ll Be The Day (1973)

The Lavender Hill Mob
UK Quad

A scene from the Ladykillers (1955)
shot at the Gasholders near Kings Cross Station, in London

Jim and Jeanette on the grass
David Essex and Rosalind Ayres in a romantic scene from That ll Be The Day (1973)

Mike and Jim on the dodgem
David Essex and Ringo Starr in a scene at the funfair from That ll Be The Day (1973)

Ringo Starr and David Essex share a laugh
A scene from That ll Be The Day (1973) where the characters of Mike (Ringo Starr) and Jim (David Essex) share a laugh at the funfair where they work together

Jim MacLaine as deck chair assistant
David Essex as Jim MacLaine working as a deck chair attendant on the South Coast of Britain in the film That ll Be The Day (1973) scripted by Ray Connolly

David Essex as Jim Maclaine with Robert Lindsay as Terry
on their bikes in a scene from Claude Whathams That ll Be The day (1973)

A behind the scene image from The Lavender Hill Mob (1951)
Audrey Hepburn during a pause in the filming of The Lavender Hill Mob

David Essex reads the NME
in a scene from That ll Be The Day

Ringo Starr in That ll be the Day (1973)
The former member of The Beatles plays the character on Mike

Howard Marion Crawford Michael Gough and Alec Guinness
in a scene from The Man In The White Suit

Pendlebury and Holland embrace
Stanley Holloway and Alec Guinness in The Lavender Hill Mob

A front of the house image for The Ladykillers
distributed to cinemas for the 1955 UK release

Jim Maclaine with a soft drink and friends
David Essex as Jim Maclaine in a sequence set in a coffee bar in That ll Be The Day (1973)

The Lavender Hill Mob
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The Lady Killers

The Lady Killers

Busy street at Plaza Hotel, New York City, (B&W), (Elevated view)

Black and White, photography, Portrait, Posing, Looking at camera, Front view, Waist up
Woman in white apron pointing with finger in studio, (B&W), (Portrait)

Young Woman with Fox Fur Portrait Oil Painting
Portrait of a young woman in 1950s style outfit and wearing a fox fur collar. Oil Painting, painted by the photographer. Closeup of part of a larger painting

Young Girl Portrait Oil Painting
Portrait of a Girl with plaited red hair, holding fairy floss (cotton candy), toffee apple and doll from the show (fair). Oil Painting, painted by the photographer

Young Woman Traveling and Wearing Fox Fur Oil Painting
Portrait of a young woman in 1950s style outfit and wearing a fox fur collar. Traveling by taxi cab with suitcase. Oil Painting, painted by Judi Parkinson, title: Foxy Lady

Group photo on Jim MacLaines wedding day
from a scene of That ll be the day (1973)

Jim and Jeanette cut the wedding cake
David Essex (Jim) and Rosalind Ayres (Jeanette) on their wedding date in That ll Be The Day (1973)

David Essex and Beth Morris in That ll Be The Day (1973)
A sequence from the film with characters Jim and Jean in a pub

Jim Maclaine practices singing in his bedroom
David Essex as Jim MacLaine in That ll Be The Day (1973)

David Essex and Robert Lindsay
David Essex as Jim MacLaine with sideburns and Robert Lindsay as Terry with beard in a moment from That ll Be The Day (1973)

Jim smoking a cigarette in bed
David Essex as Jim Maclaine smokes a cigarette lying in bed in a scene from That ll Be The Day (1973)

A scene set at the funfair in That ll Be The Day (1973)
David Essex as Jim MacLaine working the funfair in Claude Whathams film

Ringo Starr and David Essex on the dodgem
A scene from That ll Be The Day (1973) with Mike, played by Ringo Starr and Jim, played by David Essex, on the dodgem

Keith Moon as J. D. Clover
Keith Moon as drummer Clover in Claude Whathams That ll Be Day (1973)

David Essex and Billy Fury
during the filming of That ll Be Day (1973)

Ringo Starr dances in That ll Be The Day (1973)
The former drummer of the Beatles plays the character of Mike in the film scripted by Ray Connolly and directed by Claude Whatham in 1973

Ringo Starr jiving in That ll Be The Day (1973)
The former Beatles drummer in a dance sequence from Claude Whathams film

Keith Moon at the drums
The Who drummer played the role of J.D. Clover in the Claude Whathams film That ll Be The Day (1973)

Billy Fury in That ll Be The Day (1973)
Billy fury plays the role of singer Stormy Tempest

Billy Fury as Stormy Tempest
60s idol Billy Fury in Claude Whathans rock n roll film, That ll Be The Day

Robert Lindsay and David Essex in That ll Be The Day (1973)
Terry (Robert Lindsay) and Jim (David Essex) in a cafe in their school uniform in the first part of the film

David Essex and Rosalind Ayres
Jim (David Essex) and Jeanette (Rosalind Ayres) on a date in the countryside

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Step back in time to the glamorous 1950s, where style and sophistication reigned supreme. From the iconic UK quad poster for The Ladykillers (1955) to the captivating front of house image, this era exudes a timeless charm that still captivates us today. Transport yourself to an age of elegance with the Lavender Hill Mob UK quad artwork, released in 1951, showcasing the allure of classic cinema. The Man In The White Suit epitomizes the suave fashion choices of this decade, while The Lady Killers showcases a perfect blend of vintage glamour and suspense. As you delve into these cinematic masterpieces, immerse yourself in their captivating narratives and stunning visuals. But it wasn't just on screen where style thrived; off-screen moments like Jim MacLaine at work with dodgems or David Essex alongside Ringo Starr at mini golf capture the essence of youthful exuberance during this golden era. These glimpses behind-the-scenes remind us that even amidst fame and fortune, there was always room for fun and camaraderie. A scene from The Ladykillers (1955) transports us directly into its gripping storyline – a testament to how films from this period continue to hold our attention decades later. And who could forget Ringo Starr's unforgettable performance in That'll Be The Day (1973), reminding us that even as times changed, echoes continued to resonate throughout popular culture. So whether you're drawn by the allure of classic film posters or fascinated by candid snapshots from behind-the-scenes moments, exploring 1950s style is like stepping into a time capsule filled with elegance, intrigue, and an undeniable sense of nostalgia.