Andrew Kozak Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

I must thank a generous fan of the blog for this photograph of Andrew Kozak taken by the Athletic Model Guild.

Mickey Hargitay, Earl Maynard and Unknown Models Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles

Bruce of Los Angeles took this photograph of Mickey Hargitay, Earl Maynard and unknown bodybuilders.

Eugene Cook Photographed by Kris Studios

Kris Studios took this photograph of Eugene Cook.

Bob Mann Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

I must thank a generous fan of this blog for this photograph of Bob Mann taken by the Athletic Model Guild.

With it, I was able to identify Mann as the model in this post on the blog.

Fred and William Ritter Photographed by the Ritter Brothers

Brothers Fred and William Ritter took this self-portrait in the 1930's.

When you jump to this post on the blog, you can read about their pivotal role in the creation of vintage beefcake as we know it today.

Jean Millet Photographed by Arax Studio

In 1954, Arax Studio took this photograph of Jean Millet.

Ron Sueflohn and Ron Fischer Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

The Athletic Model Guild took this photograph of Ron Sueflohn and Ron Fischer.

Hector Ramon Photographed by Les Demi Dieux

In 1962, Les Demi Dieux took this photograph of Hector Ramon.

Gorse, Dessain and Raymond Everlet Photographed by Arax Studio

The back of this photograph states Arax Studio took this photograph on April 7, 1962 in Clichy, France. The winners of the seniors bodybuilding competition are Gorse (second), Dessain (first) and Raymond Everlet (third).

Robert Deckard Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

The Athletic Model Guild took this photograph of Robert Deckard, who never fails to be an inspiration.

Ben Montgomery Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles

Already on this blog is a smaller version of this photograph of Ben Montgomery taken by Bruce of Los Angeles.

Errol Flynn

Errol Flynn is my favorite actor from the Golden Age of Hollywood.

He was born in Tasmania, Australia on June 20, 1909 and passed away in Vancouver, Canada on October 14, 1959.

Clarence Ross, Eric Pederson, Steve Reeves and Unknown Models

I do not know who took this photograph of the Titans of bodybuilding in the 1940's and early 1950's.

Second from the left are Clarence Ross, Eric Pederson and Steve Reeves among unknown bodybuilders.

Monroe Huel Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles

Bruce of Los Angeles took this photograph of Monroe Huel.

Ray Royal Photographed by the Western Photography Guild

The Western Photography Guild took this photograph of Ray Royal.

Monte Hansen, Ernie Mathews, Everett Lee Jackson and Bob Jackson Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

The Athletic Model Guild took this delightful photograph of Monte Hansen, Ernie Mathews, Everett Lee Jackson and Bob Jackson.

Bill Melby Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles

Here are more photographs of Bill Melby taken early in his career by Bruce of Los Angeles. 

Robert Rex Photographed by Pat Milo

Pat Milo took these photographs of Robert Rex.

Chuck Hall Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

I must thank a generous fan of this blog for this nice photograph of Chuck Hall taken by the Athletic Model Guild.

Keith Stephan Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles

Here's another great photograph of Keith Stephan taken by Bruce of Los Angeles.

Duane Knaus Photographed by the Western Photography Guild

The Western Photography Guild took this exquisite photograph of Duane Knaus.

Guy Michols, Don Parks and Bill Lewis Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

The Athletic Model Guild took this photograph of Guy Michols, Don Parks and Bill Lewis.

Dick Spero Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles

Bruce of Los Angeles took this photograph of Dick Spero.

Walter Rockmer Photographed by George Platt Lynes

George Platt Lynes took this photograph of Walter Rockmer.

Ed Fury Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

The Athletic Model Guild took this photograph of Ed Fury early in his modeling career.

Don Welch Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles

Bruce of Los Angeles took this photograph of Don Welch.

François Rossi Photographed by Jean Ferrero

I must thank a fan in Belgium for this photograph of François Rossi taken by Jean Ferrero.

Jim Horn and Brian Idol Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

The Athletic Model Guild took this photograph of Jim Horn and Brian Idol.

Gerard Ferket and Unknown Model Photographed by Arax Studio

In 1951, Arax Studio took this photograph of Gerard Ferket and this unknown model.

Ricky Flynn, Jim Stryker, Walt Covert, Dick Stark and Keri Long Photographed by Champion Studio

Champion Studio took this photograph of Ricky Flynn, Jim Stryker, Walt Covert, Dick Stark and Keri Long.

Forrester Millard Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

Already on this blog is a different, much smaller version of this photograph of Forrester Millard taken by the Athletic Model Guild.

Jerry Debry and Robert Kendall Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles

Here's another photograph of Jerry Debry and Robert Kendall taken by Bruce of Los Angeles.

Art Ullrich Photographed by Your Model Service

Your Model Service took this photograph of Art Ullrich.

John Manning and James Selig Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

Here's another photograph of John Manning and James Selig taken by the Athletic Model Guild.

Ray McGuire Photographed by the Western Photography Guild

The Western Photography Guild took this photograph of Ray McGuire.

Bud Counts Photographed by David Martin

Here's another great photograph David Martin took of Bud Counts.

Hans Latschkowski Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

The Athletic Model Guild took this photograph of Hans Latschkowski.

Unknown Models Photographed by Karoll of Havana

Karoll of Havana took this photograph of these unknown models.

Bill Cassiano Photographed by Pat Milo

Pat Milo took this photograph of Bill Cassiano.

Hank Evans Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

I must thank a generous fan of this blog for this photograph of Hank Evans taken by the Athletic Model Guild.

Dean Higuchi Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles

Bruce of Los Angeles took this photograph of Dean Higuchi.

James Marcel Photographed by Arax Studio

In 1959, Arax Studio took this photograph of James Marcel.

Johnny Glynn Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

I must thank a generous fan of this blog for this photograph of Johnny Glynn taken by the Athletic Model Guild.

Already on the blog is a smaller version of this image with visible damage.

Louis Phillips Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles

This is the only color photograph I've seen of Louis Phillips posing solo. I think he has a fantastic physique. Bruce of Los Angeles took the image.

Charles Kassapian Photographed by Arax Studio

In 1955, Arax Studio took this photograph of Charles Kassapian.