✅ SOLVED Snap shot of 1940s movie stars Who are they ???

[tamrock]

One of the things I like to do is go through the boxes of old photo's found in antique stores. I came across a bunch that had old shots of Washington DC and some were handwritten with a blue ink pen with some info of the photo and a few with the date June 1943. This 5-1/4" x 4" B&W photo is handwritten on the back, "Science Research Lab Anacostia D.C. Movie Stars etc.(no info as to who these people are). I would say the tall fellow 4th from the left-back-row is Jimmy Stewart, but that's just my opinion for now. As for the other people or so called movie stars in the photo, I've no clue just who they are?... I would say the photo was out of a personal collection that someone took of a trip to Washington D.C. in 1943. I also purchsed other photo I liked of D.C. from the collection.

 

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[NVNutcase]

The List and photos that Surf and Bramblefind provided are trying to tell you who is in that photo. Take another look at those and see if you can't come up with the Real names of these folks. For instance, the Danny Thomas looking guy is more than likely a fellow named Conrad Thibault. He is at least a part of the FDR celebration.

 

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[Breezie]

The List and photos that Surf and Bramblefind provided are trying to tell you who is in that photo. Take another look at those and see if you can't come up with the Real names of these folks. For instance, the Danny Thomas looking guy is more than likely a fellow named Conrad Thibault. He is at least a part of the FDR celebration.

I agree. I have gone through everyone of the names on Bramble & Surf's list as well as all the names of the Cuff Link Club Gang, plus political people, and could not find anyone who looked like 'Baldy.' I do agree that Danny Thomas could be Conrad Thibault, but if Balty is Andre, then Lily and Nino would make sense. Before I change anymore names on the pic, we'll get a general consensus.


Breezie

 

[Back-of-the-boat]

Tamrock thank you for all the fun this pic provided

 

[Old Bookaroo]

olroy70:

Dorothy Lamour?

Good luck to all,

~ The Old Bookaroo

 

[Bramblefind]

Well I still think the woman with her eyes closed is Michele Morgan. I don't know who the mystery bald guy is - Matt made a good guess but I don't know. I also still think the man in the center is Senator Radcliffe

So I don't know if it will ever be completely solved but it has been a lot of fun!

 

[DCMatt]

Conrad Thibault comparison:

Wow. Awesome.

DCMatt

 

[Breezie]

Below is the cleaned up version of the pic. I agree with Matt on Frank Knox because of an ear comparison. I agree with Bramble on Michele Morgan because of a nose comparison. She has this hangie down part on her nose at the end. BUT nothing is written in stone. Soooooo, we're left with Baldy again.

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[Breezie]

Here's the ear comparison pic:

 

[Goodyguy]

Looks like were down to the mystery man...................

 

[NVNutcase]

Nice cleaned up version, Breezie !! As far as the Ear comparison, that is a much older picture of Senator Radcliffe and we all know that 'dem ears do some funny stuff as one ages. lol The photo that started this whole thing, is of a group that assembled for FDR's birthday celebration, AND, for support of Infantile Paralysis. Senator George L. Radcliffe was Chairman of that special committee. Still workin' on the guy with glasses. He reminds me of a Character Actor that I've seen before, somewhere.

 

[tamrock]

Looks like were down to the mystery man...................

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I know, It would now be most odd for him to be a nobody when it's been discovered that all the other folks are somebody's.

 

[Bramblefind]

You are doing incredible work Breezie!

I still think that man looks more like Radcliffe than Knox though The hairline, the chins ...and the fact that we have the newspaper photo of him in the middle of them all happy and jolly. And Knox does have those glasses -- I know they can be removed but still he did usually wear them.

But I can keep it to myself unless more evidence shows up to tip me...and you all go with the consensus.

 

[tamrock]

Conrad Thibault comparison:

Wow. Awesome.

DCMatt

Audios!.... Danny Thomas and don't forget to write. As for Matt, you get another feather to add to your hat. Good One!

 

[tamrock]

You are doing incredible work Breezie!

I still think that man looks more like Radcliffe than Knox though The hairline, the chins ...and the fact that we have the newspaper photo of him in the middle of them all happy and jolly. And Knox does have those glasses -- I know they can be removed but still he did usually wear them.

But I can keep it to myself unless more evidence shows up to tip me...and you all go with the consensus.

Those could be glasses in the center of the desk in front of the light colored box? I wear glasses most of the time, but I don't read with them. I see better reading and when I'm on the computer with them up on my head. The scratches on them bug me when I look at things up close.

 

[Bramblefind]

Those could be glasses in the center of the desk in front of the light colored box? I wear glasses most of the time, but I don't read with them. I see better reading and when I'm on the computer with them up on my head. The scratches on them bug me when I look at things up close.

Sure I know It is just one more thing that leans me toward it being Radcliffe.

I did find these photos of Knox in his office from January, 1942 - same month as the event (more at the link).

Frank Knox - Hosted by Google

 

[tamrock]

Well you got me thinking. The ears I would say look allot the same. The chin does look like Radcliffe's? In the beginning I gave thought to that person being March of Dimes chairman 42' Basil O'Connor? ... How can we know for sure who this person is I wonder

I'm going to go make some popcorn and sit back a while.

 

[Breezie]

You are doing incredible work Breezie!

I still think that man looks more like Radcliffe than Knox though The hairline, the chins ...and the fact that we have the newspaper photo of him in the middle of them all happy and jolly. And Knox does have those glasses -- I know they can be removed but still he did usually wear them.

But I can keep it to myself unless more evidence shows up to tip me...and you all go with the consensus.

Bingo! I forgot about him being in the newspaper. and Nutcase is right, ears do change with age. Okay, I'm jumping ship and going with Radcliffe.


Breezie

 

[tamrock]

Tamrock thank you for all the fun this pic provided

Your all so very welcome!... How cool that we have some excellent talent in history detective work around here. I would have never guessed you all could pin down some of the information on this photo like you have. All the things we've learned about the picture is just so fascinating. What a journey it's been up to now. Also thanks to the creator's of this website who ever you are, 'you did a good thing'

 

[Breezie]

This might be reaching, but could it be Jess Oppenheimer? He was the 'brains' behind I LOVE LUCY; writer and producer. Lucille Ball did attend FDR's 1944 BD party. I've already gone through 1940s comedians, so maybe Baldy is a Director or Producer.

 

[DCMatt]

Sure I know It is just one more thing that leans me toward it being Radcliffe.

I did find these photos of Knox in his office from January, 1942 - same month as the event (more at the link).

Frank Knox - Hosted by Google

I must agree that it is most likely Radcliffe. The newpaper photo gives a clue. Also, Radcliffe was Chairman of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis for decades and that is why all the stars are gathered.

Special thanks to Bramblefind for not succumbing to "group think".

DCMatt