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Journalist Collects Vintage Photos Of Cats Posing Together With Famous And Interesting Personalities Of The Past (40 New Pics)
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Images and videos of cats are some of the most searched and viewed content on the internet. People are just simply mad about them. And what's not to go crazy for here? Their cute little faces, tiny paws, and fluffy fur are like a remedy for many web users. However, you might be surprised that this "psychosis" didn't start with the invention of the internet. Cats were already the stars of many photographs way before 1983 and we have proof of that!
The Brazilian journalist Paula Leite Moreira created a purrfect Instagram account called "All Vintage Cats" where she uploads photos from the previous century featuring cats posing together with many famous and interesting personalities of the past. Even around celebrities, cats have always been the ones getting most (if not all) of the attention.
Scroll down for some adorable and entertaining photographs. If this dose of cuteness is not enough, don't worry, we have you covered. Check out our previous post on Bored Panda for some more vintage cats by clicking here.
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#1
American Guitarist, Singer-Songwriter And Bandleader Frank Zappa, 1970
HarriMissesScotland 3 years ago
I met Frank in 1971. I was 15 and in awe. He was also an amazing artist, and early in his career, did the graphics for a Campbell soup commercial. There was no one like Frank.
Paula created the "All Vintage Cats" Instagram page in 2020, after having seen a photo from the 19th century on the internet. As she told us earlier, she found herself interested in looking for more old records of cats, so she decided to share her discoveries with other people as well.
To find all these images, Paula searches through the internet in historical collections, archives, image banks and international magazines.
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#2
American Actor And Martial Artist Brandon Lee, 1992
Moo Moo Futch 3 years ago
Such a promising career ended way too soon. I suspect he'd have been a Depp style actor had he survived.
#3
Finnish Documentary Photographer Ismo Hölttö, 1967
Moo Moo Futch 3 years ago
The cats face is clearly saying "yes, my slave will do anything my heart desires"
Bored Panda got in touch with the journalist again to get to know more about her and this project. We asked Paula how her journey as a journalist started. She answered that it began when she graduated in journalism some years ago, after trying other courses like modern languages and audiovisual communications. "Since I was a kid, I have liked humanities, but the process of choosing only one degree was a little confusing for me."
Nowadays, besides "All Vintage Cats", Paula works creating content for social media.
#4
American Actor Steve Mcqueen, 1963
#5
American Actress Jean Harlow, 1935
Paula has always loved cats and history, not exactly vintage photography. The journalist shared with us that she created this account because she's a true "crazy cat lady" who caught herself searching for information about some old cat photos on the web. "Why not share it with other cat lovers?"
#6
American Actress And Comedian Betty White And American Television Personality, Actor And Singer Allen Ludden, 1973
Tiny Dancer 3 years ago
Loved her! Allen was her husband of 18 years (he passed away in 1981, she never remarried) and this is them hosting 1974's PATSY Awards (Picture Animal Top Star of the Year; later known as Performing Animal Television Star of the Year), special awards for animals in Hollywood. That year's winner was Tonto the cat from "Harry and Tonto" (great road movie with Art Carney and the cat): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PATSY_Award#1974
Moo Moo Futch 3 years ago
Anything featuring Betty gets a like from me. Betty and a cat. Betty and a dog. Betty and a bag of garbage. Yep.
#7
American Actor And Producer Robert Downey Jr. And American Actress And Television Producer Sarah Jessica Parker, 1983
Some Cool Guy 3 years ago
First I think thats great! Then I think I'm old
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Tiny Dancer 3 years ago
This would be when they first met (for the movie "Firstborn"). They were both 18-years-old. 18!! Man, I'm so old.
Looking at all these incredible photos that have now accumulated to more than 450 on Instagram, we got curious about what makes Paula continue searching for more of these pearls. She shared that she thinks the "magic" of this content is noticing that cats have been beloved and spoiled companions since much before the internet. "Definitely, it's not a recent relationship, and vintage photos are proof of it. As a cat lover, it's nice to identify myself with people of completely different ages."
#8
American Jazz Saxophonist Stan Getz, 1967
#9
Swedish Model And Actress Paulina Porizkova, 1985
C Lawson 3 years ago
Haha he's doing Jennifer Lopez's signature face pose, cheeks sucked in, pouty lips, and heavy lidded eyes lol
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Vera Diblikova 3 years ago
Pauline is Czechin from Prague, where she sometimes lives. She emmigrated from communist country.
Lara Verne 3 years ago
She was born in Czechoslovakia, but her parents escaped to Sweden in 1968 because of Warsaw Pact invasion. Authorities didn't let Paulina leave until 1975.
#10
American Photographer Edward Weston, 1947
#11
American Singer, Actress, Comedian, Dancer And Activist Eartha Kitt, 1952
Moo Moo Futch 3 years ago
I wonder if she turned the thermostat up to a "sensible 74" ?? (If you know, you KNOW)
#12
British Film, Television And Stage Actress Sheila White, 1966
#13
American Actress, Singer And Nightclub Entertainer Jayne Mansfield, 1955
Moo Moo Futch 3 years ago
We know that the cat the kid is holding is trying to get away. Doing the ol' backwards wriggle and slide.
#14
French Poet Paul Fort, 1950
#15
French Film Critic And Film Theorist André Bazin, 1940
#16
Scottish Actress Karin Fernald, 1974
Karen Tape 3 years ago
So proud of her special needs baby! And he looks quite proud of his human as well.
#17
American Artists' Model, Chorus Girl, And Actress Evelyn Nesbit, 1902
Dana Mardell 3 years ago (edited)
That cat looks like someone's grandfather from the civil war
Tiny Dancer 3 years ago
Evelyn Nesbit was quite a gal and lived a tumultuous life: https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20141222-the-worlds-first-supermodel
#18
American Actress Susan Dey, 1972
#19
French Photographer Raymond Voinquel, 1938
#20
Swedish Actress Ewa Aulin, 1968
#21
Italian Actor Nino Manfredi, 1975
#22
American Film And Stage Actress Julia Meade, 1960
Richard Graham 3 years ago
She was mainly known as the spokesmodel for the Lincoln automobile.
#23
Italian Singer Riccardo Fogli, 1974
#24
British Artist Erica Mcdonald, 1947
#25
American Contralto Marian Anderson, 1950
#26
English Stage Actor, Theatre Producer And Theatre Manager Sir George Alexander, 1906-1907
#27
American Actress Anne Bancroft, 1960
Chewie Baron 3 years ago
She was a brilliant actress. I still think she’s the best part of the American remake of Nikita.
#28
British-American Actress Joan Fontaine, 1966
#29
American Composer And Lyricist Jerry Herman, 1974
#30
English Museum Curator And Collector Sydney Cockerell, 1930
#31
Ninth Monarch Of Thailand From The Chakri Dynasty Bhumibol Adulyadej And Queen Consort Of King Bhumibol Adulyadej Sirikit Kitiyakara, 1950
Moo Moo Futch 3 years ago
A shame the current ruler is such a massive crop top wearing douche bag.
#32
English Photojournalist Joseph Mckeown, 1956
#33
American Actress, Producer, Entrepreneur, And Author Victoria Principal, 1970
#34
American Playwright Edward Albee, 1961
#35
South African Dancer Nadia Nerina, 1964
#36
Burmese-Born British Actor Abraham Sofaer And Makeup Artist Gerald Fairbank, 1932
#37
Italian Film Actor, Comedian, And Television Host Raimondo Vianello And Italian Actress, Singer, And Television And Radio Presenter Sandra Mondaini, 1967
Dana Mardell 3 years ago
Sandra like "who this b***h think she is!?" Lol the dude is laughing like she is...SHE!
#38
Professor Mr. Andrew Hsueh-Kwei Tu And His Wife, English Social Activist Elsie Tu, 1988
#39
American Film, Television, And Radio Actress Barbra Fuller, 1955
#41
Swiss Actor Emil Hegetschweiler, 1950
#43
English Actress, Singer, And Comedian Millicent Martin, 1964
Tiny Dancer 3 years ago
Fun pic of a young Millicent Martin. You may remember her from "Frasier" where she played Gertrude Moon, Daphne's mother. Currently (I believe) on "Grace and Frankie" as Joan-Margaret. Always a delight!
#44
Australian Ballerina Kathleen Gorham, 1957
#47
Italian Singer-Songwriter Antonella Bottazzi, 1972
#48
English Socialite, Actress And Writer, 1930
#49
French Filmmaker And Actor Jean-Pierre Melville, 1972
#55
British Actress, Television Personality And Novelist Sherrie Hewson, 1971
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Moo Moo Futch 3 years ago
That's what I was thinking! No "famous people and their cats" list is complete with Freddie!!
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Paula Leite Moreira 3 years ago
Here: https://www.instagram.com/p/B_8G0KIjmE0 :)
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Moo Moo Futch 3 years ago
That's what I was thinking! No "famous people and their cats" list is complete with Freddie!!
Load More Replies... Paula Leite Moreira 3 years ago
Here: https://www.instagram.com/p/B_8G0KIjmE0 :)
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