Looking Back: Beautiful Movie Backs

Most of these gals are more famous for their beautiful fronts, but, truly, they look good from all angles, don't they?

Greta Garbo

Greta Garbo

Edna Purviance

Kim Novak

Jean Harlow

Louise Brooks

Joan Crawford

Ann Dvorak

Dreaming of: Candid Garbo

Sure Garbo was the essence of Hollywood glamour with a dash of European mystery and allure, but once the cameras stopped, she proved herself to be anything but a regular girl. No matter what she did, she was beautiful, stylish and utterly unique. And when she was candid, we catch a glimpse of the real woman behind the legend.

Happy Birthday, beautiful girl.

Constance Talmadge: Flapper of My Dreams

I love the movie star flappers! I can't say enough about the fantastic Clara Bow, Louise Brooks and Joan Crawford, not to mention slightly lesser cinema flappers, but right now, Constance Talmadge is the flapper of my dreams!

F. Scott Fitzgerald described her as "the deft princess of lingerie and love...the flapper de luxe."

The "Flapper De Luxe"

While many movie flappers had a rebellious streak and maybe something to prove, Connie just seemed fun. She was frothy, sophisticated and oh-so modern. I admit I am utterly bewitched by her, so can we just look and enjoy?

Connie & Ronald Colman made several delightful films together

Ronnie & Connie: Eventually he got beyond the scowl and fell for her charms

Perfect

Lucky George K. Arthur! Don't look so alarmed!

A vision of  1920s elegance

More Talmadge chic

And still more Talmadge chic

Easy, breezy, beautiful

Can't decide who is cuter, Connie or the pup

Normally, I'm not crazy for colorized photos, but somehow Connie and color just go together. Maybe she is just too vibrant for plain black and white.

This photo is from "Her Night of Romance"
where Connie plays a princess in dowdy disguise

A tribute to the great Constance Talmadge would not be complete without a photo or two with Connie and big sister, Norma. They were a peach of a pair!

Life is grand when you're a Talmadge girl!

Joan Crawford: A Study in Glamour

Before the change (the brows, the bad lip-liner, the hardened gaze), Joan Crawford was one of the most glamorous creatures ever produced by Hollywood. I love Joan because she took her stardom seriously. For Joan, her image, her glamour and her mystique was a full-time job. As a fan, what more could I ask?

This photo is of Joan right before her glory years of the 1930s, but she looks so cute, I had to add it:

These photos are of the Joan Crawford that ruled the cinema screens in the 1930s. The images speak for themselves. Words are not necessary.

Thank you, Joan. We know that stars don't really live on a remote mountain like shimmering gods and goddesses, but we appreciate your efforts in helping build this beautiful fantasy. For that, we are forever grateful.

Harlow and Hurrell: A Match Made in the Stars

Jean Harlow was the glamorous movie star extraordinaire. George Hurrell was the photographer who understood Hollywood glamour and helped define it. Together, they made beautiful music.

When a work of art meets the right artist - magic!