MAYBELLINE KID’S FASHION FROM THE 1920S AND 30’S

“The Artist” is the first silent film to win best picture, since the first Academy Awards were held in 1929, and “Wings” won first place.

And for the first time in Academy Awards history, a French actor (Jean Dujardin) and a French filmmaker (Michel Hazanavicius) took the academy’s top acting and directing awards.

 I’ve been a fan of silent films for over 30 years and never miss them on Turner Classic Movies, Sunday nights. One thing for sure is, kids and dogs are scene stealer’s, when there isn’t a lot of talking going on, and Baby Peggy was one of the best.

Of course Jackie Coogan was killer cute with Charlie Chaplin in the 1921 film, The Kid.

To celebrate the first Silent film in 83years, here is a tribute, showing adorable children, from my great aunt Bunny’s 1920s, photo album. First, my father, Bill Williams, in 1925, a real scene stealer all his life.

Bill Williams with his cousin, Arvis in 1928, check out the incredible clothes kid’s wore in those days.

Two future little cousin, car-guy’s, Bill Stroh and Bill Williams, 1927 in Chicago.

Bill Williams with his first set of wheel’s 1927, on Christmas day.

Bill Williams, with cousin, Arvis and her brother Bill Stroh, 1927.

My dad, “THE KID,” Bill Williams dressed meticulously everyday by his doting mother Evelyn Williams.

Bill Williams in short pants and knee socks, a double breasted coat and cap – right out of a silent film, from 1928.

Bill and Arvis Stroh, roller Skating in Chicago, dressed for a fashion layout, in 1929.

Look how amazingly well dressed, Arvis and Bill Stroh are in this picture and the way they light up in front of the camera, in 1929.

Doesn’t get much cuter than this. Bill and Arvis Stroh, in 1927.

Is this the most adorable picture ever…..


My dad’s cousin’s and Mabel and Chet Hewes daughter, Shirley and her little brother Tommy, in about 1932 – 33. Look at the gold bracelet and ring on little Shirley’s hand. These children look like child Stars or Royalty by today’s standards. Parents took such pride in their children’s fashion during the first half of the 20Th Century.


I hope we see more Silent Films made, because they are not only classic, they allow you to have your own thoughts and not be so caught up in the special effects, we are so inundated with today. 


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