The Maybelline Story

Maybelline’s Super Star Models, during the Golden Age of Hollywood

By Sharrie Williams · Written June 2014 · 1 min read

Maybelline was synonymous with Hollywood Glamour in the 1930s.


Maybelline’s Super Star Models,  during the Golden Age of Hollywood
Before and After Maybelline ad, with Paulette Goddard.
Maybelline’s Super Star Models,  during the Golden Age of Hollywood
Carole Lombard, one of Tom Lyle’s favorites.
Maybelline’s Super Star Models,  during the Golden Age of Hollywood
Betty Grable, Maybelline Star.
Maybelline’s Super Star Models,  during the Golden Age of Hollywood
Paulette Goddard, a personal friend of T L Williams.

Maybelline’s Super Star Models,  during the Golden Age of Hollywood
Gloria Swanson, a Maybelline model from the 1920s.

Maybelline’s Super Star Models,  during the Golden Age of Hollywood
Jean Harlow, another Maybelline model, Tom Llye, helped groom.
Maybelline’s Super Star Models,  during the Golden Age of Hollywood
Marion Valle’ brought fashion and Maybelline together.

Maybelline’s Super Star Models,  during the Golden Age of Hollywood
Maybelline box, in the 1930s.

Maybelline’s Super Star Models,  during the Golden Age of Hollywood
Black and white Maybelline ads appeared in the gossip magazines.

Maybelline’s Super Star Models,  during the Golden Age of Hollywood
Typical Maybelline ad found in Photoplay.
Maybelline’s Super Star Models,  during the Golden Age of Hollywood
Tom Lyle Williams, with his son Tom Lyle Jr in 1934.


Read all about the Golden Age of Hollywood in The Maybelline Story and the Spirited Family Dynasty Behind It. 


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