Sunday, September 11, 2011

Jim Morris Photographed by Lon



Lon took these nice photographs of Jim Morris, whom you can see posing with Jan Gilbert in extraordinary images also by Lon when you jump to this post on the blog.

Brian Idol Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles


This photograph of Brian Idol taken by Bruce of Los Angeles leaves little doubt why Brian was one of the most popular physique models in the 1960's.

Ray McGuire and Eddie Williams Photographed by the Western Photography Guild


Here's another great image of Ray McGuire struggling with Eddie Williams taken by the Western Photography Guild.

When you jump to this post on the blog, you will see more images from this series.

Saturday, September 10, 2011

Harry Hambley Photographed by George Quaintance




George Quaintance took these photographs of Harry Hambley.

I especially like the one of Harry standing, as it best showcases his leanly muscular physique.

Unknown Model Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles


I hope a reader can help me identify this model photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles.

Sherwood Cartee Photographed by the Western Photography Guild


The Western Photography Guild took this great image of Sherwood Cartee, of whom I hope to obtain more photographs.

Friday, September 9, 2011

John Hadnagy and Joe Leitel Photographed by Apollo


UPDATED January 1, 2013: I laughed when I acquired this photograph of Joe Leitel and John Hadnagy wearing jockstraps.

When you jump to this post on the blog, you can see the duo in one of my favorite images of vintage beefcake models "attempting to wrestle."

Mike Bradburn Photographed by Kris Studios


I was happy to add to my collection this photograph of Mike Bradburn taken by Kris Studios.

Please jump to this post on the blog to see more images of this handsome model.

Wayne Byrd Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles




Bruce of Los Angeles took these photographs of Wayne Byrd, of whom I hope to acquire more images.

Thursday, September 8, 2011

Richard Bennett Photographed by Les Demi Dieux


The man only known as Les Demi Dieux took this outstanding photograph of Richard Bennett in the 1960's.

Jim Drinkward Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles



Now, let's go back with Bruce of Los Angeles more than fifty years for this photo shoot with Jim Drinkward, who looks like an Olympian posing beside a massive cactus Bruce was fond of employing in his desert series.

Unknown Model


After an extensive internet search revealed nothing, I am hoping a reader can help determine who took this photograph and who this massive model is.

Someone - the photographer, model, collector? - has written on the image "John Larry."

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Jerry Sullivan and Ron Wallace Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild



When you jump to this post on the blog, you will see Ron Wallace does a fine job cleaning Jerry Sullivan, who seems here more interested in horsing around with his shower mate at the Athletic Model Guild's Los Angeles studio.

Glenn Bishop


I do not know who took this photograph of Glenn Bishop posing in a Native American costume.

It is little wonder Glenn was a much sought-after model in the 1950's.

Stan McIntosh Photographed by the Western Photography Guild


Here's another great outdoors image of Stan McIntosh taken by the Western Photography Guild.

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Yves LeCoadou Photographed by John Barrington


An eagle-eyed reader provided me with this color photograph of Yves LeCoadou taken by his lover, John Barrington, in the 1950's.

Yves' smile is nothing short of radiant.

Unknown Model Photographed by Douglas of Detroit


Douglas of Detroit took this great photograph of an unknown model, of whom I hope to acquire more images.

Monday, September 5, 2011

André Drapp Photographed by Arax Studio



Arax Studio took these photographs of André Drapp, who won the titles Mr. France and Le Plus Bel Athlete de France in 1947.

As you can read in the article from the October, 1947 issue of Health & Strength magazine, André had been entering bodybuilding contests since the late 1930's before he reached the top.

Like many bodybuilders in the 1950's, he became a very popular wrestler and entertained audiences well into the 1960's.

Hank Evans Photographed by Lyle Frisby




Lyle Frisby makes his premiere on the blog with these great photographs of Hank Evans taken in the 1950's.

Dale Gilbert Photographed by the Western Photography Guild


The Western Photography Guild took this outstanding image of Dale Gilbert, about whom you can read when you jump to this post on the blog.

Sunday, September 4, 2011

Saturday, September 3, 2011

Dick Stark Photographed by Champion Studio



Here are two more great photographs of Dick Stark taken by Champion Studio in the 1960's.

Jack Harte Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles



Bruce of Los Angeles took these photographs of massive Jack Harte, of whom you can see more images when you jump to this post on the blog.

Luis Munoz Photographed by Lon


Lon took this nice photograph of Luis Munoz.

I'll add to the blog more images of this handsome model in due course.

Friday, September 2, 2011

John Huffer Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles


Bruce of Los Angeles took this photograph of massive John Huffer, of whom I hope to acquire more images.

Jack Conant Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild


Here are two more great photographs taken by the Athletic Model Guild of Jack Conant, whose amazing physique and wholesome, good looks are quickly making him one of my favorite models from the 1950's.

John Miller Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild




Here are three more outstanding photographs of John Miller taken by the Athletic Model Guild in the 1940's.

Thursday, September 1, 2011

Alan Brian Photographed by Spectrum



Spectrum took these outstanding photographs of Alan Brian, of whom I hope to acquire more images.

Ed Fury


What better advertisement for this beverage than Ed Fury pouring a glass?

Bob Delmonteque


And now for another moment with Bob Delmonteque, who once again looks like an Olympian at the seashore.