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+ life: Ah yes, Cynthia. The object of every mans affection. No really, the object. In 1937, LIFE Magazine launched the career of an up-and-coming starlet in a multiple-page photo spread that, overnight, made “Cynthia” a household name. In very short order she became an A-list celebrity; was given her own television talk show and starred on the silver screen; was sent jewels and dresses by top fashion houses; was briefly engaged to one of radio’s biggest stars; hobnobbed with the former king of England; and became one of the most recognizable faces in the fashion world. Intrigued? Or… don’t believe us? See for yourself.

life:

Ah yes, Cynthia. The object of every mans affection. No really, the object.

In 1937, LIFE Magazine launched the career of an up-and-coming starlet in a multiple-page photo spread that, overnight, made “Cynthia” a household name. In very short order she became an A-list celebrity; was given her own television talk show and starred on the silver screen; was sent jewels and dresses by top fashion houses; was briefly engaged to one of radio’s biggest stars; hobnobbed with the former king of England; and became one of the most recognizable faces in the fashion world.

Intrigued? Or… don’t believe us? See for yourself.

Posted on Show all posts made on this day.February 3, 2012 with 249 notes.
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    Bizarre! Reminds me a bit of the story Evening Primrose, and its Twilight Zone adaptation, The After Hours.
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    ABSOLUTE GREATNESS:::AH, CYNTHIA Ah yes, Cynthia. The object of every mans affection. No really, the object In 1937,...
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