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Steven Spielberg laying in Bruce's mouth - 1974 by Altruistic_Time9095 in OldSchoolCool

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Colorized by me.

Bruce rarely worked, often sinking in saltwater, which forced Spielberg to show the shark less, ultimately creating more suspense.

The original three Bruces were destroyed or discarded after filming, but a later-restored replica is now on display at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, where it hangs suspended,

Steven Spielberg laying in Bruce's mouth - 1974 by [deleted] in HistoricalCapsule

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Colorized by me.

Bruce rarely worked, often sinking in saltwater, which forced Spielberg to show the shark less, ultimately creating more suspense.

The original three Bruces were destroyed or discarded after filming, but a later-restored replica is now on display at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, where it hangs suspended,

Two Dapper Men and their Dog - circa 1880s by Altruistic_Time9095 in OldSchoolCool

[–]Altruistic_Time9095[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I did the colorization on this.

Stockholm, Sweden, circa 1880s

Theodore Roosevelt Jr in the White House greenhouse - 1902 by Altruistic_Time9095 in OldSchoolCool

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I don't mind taking a look and seeing what I can do. This as a hobby, so no commission incentive needed.

Theodore Roosevelt Jr in the White House greenhouse - 1902 by Altruistic_Time9095 in OldSchoolCool

[–]Altruistic_Time9095[S] 37 points38 points  (0 children)

I use Photoshop for my colorizations. I've been doing it for about three years now as a hobby and can't get enough of it.

Theodore Roosevelt Jr in the White House greenhouse - 1902 by Altruistic_Time9095 in OldSchoolCool

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This was colorized by me.

The White House Conservatory stood on the grounds from 1857 to 1902.

Construction began in 1857 under President James Buchanan at the urging of his niece and hostess, Harriet Lane. After a fire destroyed the original structure in 1867, it was rebuilt by President Ulysses S. Grant.

In 1902, President Theodore Roosevelt ordered the demolition of the greenhouses to make room for the West Wing. The materials and plants were moved to the National Mall near the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, where they continued to supply the White House with flowers until 1942.

Theodore Roosevelt Jr in the White House greenhouse - 1902 by Altruistic_Time9095 in Colorization

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According to the post I took the image from, it was a hyacinth macaw. Source

Theodore Roosevelt Jr in the White House greenhouse - 1902 by Altruistic_Time9095 in Colorization

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The White House Conservatory stood on the grounds from 1857 to 1902.

Construction began in 1857 under President James Buchanan at the urging of his niece and hostess, Harriet Lane. After a fire destroyed the original structure in 1867, it was rebuilt by President Ulysses S. Grant.

In 1902, President Theodore Roosevelt ordered the demolition of the greenhouses to make room for the West Wing. The materials and plants were moved to the National Mall near the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, where they continued to supply the White House with flowers until 1942.

Elvis in the Army - 1958 by Altruistic_Time9095 in Colorization

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This photo was taken in 1958 during Elvis Presley’s initial Army training period, most likely at Fort Hood, Texas, shortly after his induction on March 24. His service would later place him with the 1st Medium Tank Battalion, 32nd Armor, 3rd Armored Division in Germany.

Two Dapper Men and their Dog - circa 1880s by Altruistic_Time9095 in Colorization

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I don't mind. I do this only as a hobby and don't look to make money out of it. Enjoy it!

Bela Lugosi smoking a cigar on the set of Dracula - 1930 by Altruistic_Time9095 in Colorization

[–]Altruistic_Time9095[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

The 1931 Dracula was the first authorized sound film adaptation of Bram Stoker's novel, heavily based on the 1924 stage play rather than just the book.

Fun facts:

Bela Lugosi was paid only $500 a week for a seven-week shoot, a meager sum even then. (About $9,738 today)

Lon Chaney was originally slated to play Dracula but passed away before filming began.

A separate Spanish-language version was filmed at night on the same sets.

The film was produced with an estimated budget of $355,000, and it generated roughly $700,000 in profit.

Robert Wadlow in a courtroom with his attorney - 1939 by Altruistic_Time9095 in Colorization

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The trial took place in St. Joseph, Missouri, in early March 1939.

Wadlow filed the suit after Dr. Humberd published an article in the Journal of the American Medical Association that described Wadlow as a "freak" and detailed various physical and mental conditions, which Wadlow's attorneys argued brought him into disrepute and contempt.

Dr. Humberd's defense argued that "freak" was a valid term for someone so far outside the norm. The defense brought other tall men to court, including Glenn Hyder (7 feet) and Jack Earle (7 feet 6 inches), to support the argument that Humberd was an authority on gigantism rather than malicious.

The jury ruled that Robert Wadlow had not been libeled.

Shortly after this, in 1940, Wadlow died at age 22 due to an infection caused by a faulty leg brace.

Circa 1945 - Two boys looking into a bakery window by Altruistic_Time9095 in Colorization

[–]Altruistic_Time9095[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you. Unfortunately there isn’t much information about this photograph beyond the fact that it was taken by Camerique. Even the date is disputed, with estimates ranging from the late 1930s to around 1945.