Thursday, September 19, 2013

Today We Throw Alex Back




 A “matinee idol” is a male movie star who is obsessively admired by his fans. This term was used from the 1930s to the 1960s. Many actors continue to be admired, thanks to their classic good looks and good acting skills. Alex O’Loughlin has these qualities, and is the idol of many squeeing fangirls.  

The following photo comparisons capture Alex in the same look and feel as some of the idols of a past era.

 By Pam

                                          Gary Cooper (1901–1961)

                                  Peter Sellers (1925–1980)



                                                 Montgomery Clift (1920–1966) 



  


                                            Paul Newman (1925–2008) 

                                     Basil Rathbone (1892-1967) 



                                            Rock Hudson (1925–1985) 

                                    Robert Mitchum (1917–1997)
  

                                                  Jeffrey Hunter (1926–1969) 



*All photos can be seen by searching each person’s name, using your favorite browser. Photos of Alex O’Loughlin have been changed to black and white to enhance the comparisons with the black and white photos of the "idols."