OLD HOLLYWOOD
This glamorous actress was nicknamed "The Goddess" and starred in Gilda in 1946.
Who is Rita Hayworth?
This sweet, rectangular taffy treat was named after a famous street in New York City.
What is a Fifth Avenue bar?
The name of the famous ship that sank in 1912 but was found in 1985, reigniting public interest.
What is the Titanic
This style of shoe, popular in the 1940s, had a thick, angular heel that tapered down at the bottom.
What is a wedge (or platform heel)?
The name for the person who used to deliver a special breakfast drink directly to your doorstep in the morning.
What is a Milkman?
This classic 1939 film features four sisters living together during the Civil War.
What is Little Women?
This chewy, square candy brand was advertised as tasting "fruit chews so good they make your cheeks hurt!"
What are Tootsie Rolls (or Starburst)? (Accept Tootsie Rolls for the time period)
The year that World War II officially ended with the surrender of Japan.
What is 1945?
The name of the famous fictional character known as a "working woman" during World War II, often shown with a bandanna.
Who is Rosie the Riveter?
This popular soft drink was originally advertised to stop hiccups and "calm the nerves."
What is Coca-Cola (or Pepsi)? (Accepting Coca-Cola for its long history)
This famous singing cowboy appeared in over 100 films and had the horse named Trigger.
Who is Roy Rogers?
The chocolate company that created the famous Kisses candy, first introduced in 1907.
What is Hershey's?
The name of the American General who led the Allied forces on D-Day, later becoming President.
Who is Dwight D. Eisenhower?
This item was a common accessory for women going out, typically paired with a matching hat.
What are Gloves?
The common system of sharing a car with others, especially during gas rationing in WWII.
What is Car Pooling (or Ridesharing)?
The actor who co-starred with Katharine Hepburn in nine films, including the 1942 romantic comedy Woman of the Year.
Who is Spencer Tracy?
This popular stick-shaped candy was originally sold for 1 cent and came in flavors like root beer and butterscotch.
What are Mary Janes (or SweeTarts)? (Mary Janes is a good, classic fit)
This famous female aviator vanished over the Pacific Ocean in 1937 while attempting a flight around the world.
Who is Amelia Earhart?
The famous fashion designer who introduced the "New Look" in 1947, featuring a fitted jacket and a very full skirt.
Who is Christian Dior?
The part of a car that drivers had to hand-crank to make the window go up or down.
What is the window crank (or regulator)?
The famous actor known for his on-screen charm who starred in the 1946 holiday classic, It's a Wonderful Life.
Who is James Stewart?
The sticky taffy that came rolled up in wax paper, usually flavored with molasses or peppermint.
What is Saltwater Taffy?
This American scientist famously developed the polio vaccine in the mid-1950s.
Who is Dr. Jonas Salk?
The type of stylish women's hat that resembled a small, flat pancake that rested on top of the head.
What is a Pillbox Hat?
The name of the famous highway system created in the 1950s that linked states together, making cross-country travel easier.
What is the Interstate Highway System?