Picture Post Idols

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With its high-quality photographs, Picture Post (1938-57) was the most popular and influential magazine of its time. 'Picture Post Idols' celebrates the men and women who captivated the public during this era—the idols and image-makers of popular entertainment. The collection features iconic figures and moments from the Forties and Fifties, including Vera Lynn, whose heartfelt songs embodied the spirit of the time; Glenn Miller and other pioneers of the 'big band sound'; and timeless films like 'Gone with the Wind' and 'Casablanca', which continue to resonate today. Ealing Studios, even without stars like James Dean, rivaled Hollywood's offerings. Billie Holliday brought the blues, while Bill Haley rocked the world; crooners enchanted audiences, and skiffle groups emerged. The radio entertained with the anarchic comedy of 'ITMA' and 'The Goon Show', while the 1953 Coronation dazzled new television owners with its black-and-white spectacle. The collection is crowned by the ineffable Marilyn Monroe. Featuring photographs from renowned photojournalists and portrait photographers, it combines glitz and glamour with behind-the-scenes insights, showcasing the unique 'star quality' that defined the Forties and Fifties as a golden age of popular entertainment.