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15 Victory Christmas A war-weary nation greets Christmas 1945 – the first Christmas after the end of WWII

30 2013 Gift Guide Snag the perfect gift for the vintage-loving guy or guy in your life

5 Covert Cocktails Celebrate the golden days of cocktails with Philly’s premier modern speakeasy: The Franklin Mortgage & Investment Company

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25 The Great Pumpkin (Pie)43 Who’s Who?23 Forgotten Holiday Movies that Shouldn’t Be Forgotten41 Review: I am Dandy

5The golden days of cocktails

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13 Take 2: Recreate the looks in Annie Hall21 Ask The Glamorous Housewife 3 Editor’s Note11 Color Crush37 Time Capsule: Party Like It’s 196528 Covet

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Editor’s Note

A warm hello!

Pleased to meet you! We’re VintageVille Magazine – the online rag that celebrates everything vintage for ladies and gents alike.

Sure, we love the music, movies, food and fashions. But we’re more than that.

We at VintageVille have a fundamental appreciation – and respect – for the day to day of yesterday. An appreciation of the hardships, celebrations and those history-making moments that shaped our lives then…and now.

Reflection is a reoccurring theme you’ll see throughout this issue. One of our faves: a snapshot of Victory Christmas on page 15 – the first Christmas after the end of WWII. The struggles. The sadness. And the joys. The resiliency and tenacity of a war-weary nation…with sights set on a better, brighter tomorrow.

The holidays are a time of celebration – and you’ll find plenty of that inside, too. Snag the perfect present with our mega 2013 gift guide on page XX. Or ring in the New Year…1965 style on page XX.

So come on in and stay awhile. Welcome to VintageVille…where vintage lives.

Cheers!

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By Emily Lux

Philadelphia-born Max “Boo Boo” Hoff didn’t smoke. He didn’t drink.

Yet he was the kingpin of the largest alcohol ring in the country – an operation that would’ve even made Capone blush. In fact, he ran about 10,000 gallons of alcohol a day via truck, train and bus. And the front for it all: The Franklin Mortgage and Investment Company.

And now, almost a century later, the legacy of this illicit booze ring establishment lives on…in the name of Philly’s leading modern craft cocktail hot spot.

Tucked away in swanky Rittenhouse Square, The Franklin opened in 2009 and was keenly focused on cultivating the craft cocktail scene.

Its vision? “To give people the best possible cocktail they could find,“ said Mike “Juice” Treffehn, head bartender. “And we’re still doing that.”

The worst era in cocktail history

Prohibition hit hard, with its booze-banning days spanning from 1920 to 1933. Sure, underground clubs, bars and saloons kept liquor freely flowing, even during these dry times; but most of it was homemade, doctored or worse. To help patrons get the stuff down, poor-quality cocktails were created – designed specifically to mask the inadequacies of even poorer quality ingredients. The great classic drinks disappeared, and an entire generation of skilled American bartenders followed suit. With a fundamental respect for the past, The Franklin celebrates the drinks of the pre-Prohibition era (arguably

Pssst…celebrate the golden days of cocktails with The Franklin Mortgage and Investment Company.

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the pinnacle of the craft) to create a new cocktail currency that doesn’t just defy trends – it sets them.

Speakeasy ease

Down a dark stairwell and through a nondescript paneled door, patrons enter a dimly lit subterranean world.

The Franklin Mortgage and Investment Company embraces the speakeasy look…and then some. Lush oxblood tufted leather banquettes. Ornate lighting. Sleek deco details. Even a mural paying homage to Max “Boo Boo” Hoff’s boxing heyday. The craft cocktail culture is unmistakably fueled by the very best of Prohibition nostalgia.

While the speakeasies of yesteryear were all about breaking the law, the Franklin is all about laying it down. (There are rules for this sort of thing.) Example #1: patrons are served only while seated. Example #2: there’s no ordering vodka. Ever.

Instead, throwback libations remain the focal point here, inspired by the true glory days of the cocktail.

The carefully considered cocktail

That’s how The Franklin defines a craft cocktail.

“It’s a cocktail that’s thoughtfully created and carefully made,” said Bobby Morris, assistant manager.

But it takes more than that for a drink to be deemed a Franklin-worthy cocktail.

“It’s all about balance,” Treffehn said. “We have a range from super light, refreshing and very approachable to more complex, aggressive flavors. We always try to offer something unexpected. Something that catches you off guard – like the bar itself.”

Every patron is different, looking for different tastes to pique his or her palette. To keep taste buds guessing, The Franklin updates its suite of drinks 3-4 times a year, with each new menu consisting of 25-35 specialty drinks. But unlike other bar menus, the Franklin's is not spirit based; it's flavor-driven. Instead, a variety of mixed bases steal the sunshine. In fact, the Franklin takes a holistic approach to creating craft cocktails.

According to Treffehn, “we do very detailed adjustments of flavor. Many bars will say ‘we’ll have a gin drink’ and then proceed. We’re more likely to say ‘Well, these flavors seem interesting together’ and explore from there.”

But first a cocktail has to make the cut.

Treffehn scrutinizes the drink served before him. He examines the coral-colored concoction from all sides. Gives it a slight swirl. Takes a taste. And then sits back thoughtfully noting any necessary adjustments. Will the contender cocktail be a winner? For now, its future is unknown.

Developing an all-new cocktail menu is a rigorous task. Over a two-month period, new drink ideas are collected, analyzed, fine-tuned – all in hopes of making it to the Franklin’s exclusive list of offerings.

Right:  Bartender  Colin  O’Neill  gets  her  pour  on  with  a  Franklin-­‐worthy  daiquiri.

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The Franklin Mortgage & Investment Company112 S. 18th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

“It’s a cocktail that’s thoughtfully created and carefully made.” – Bobby Morris on craft cocktails

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Inspiration comes a variety of sources. Bartenders look to the past to develop the tastes of tomorrow – reaching as far back as the 1860s. Seasonality, foodie trends, spirit flavor profiles all come into play.

Bartender Colin O’Neill draws from distinct food memories for inspiration.

“I look at favorite recipes, desserts – even coffee – to see how the flavors can be broken down and used,” she says.

“I think of myself as a craftsperson,” continues O’Neill, who is one of the many bartenders with a degree in art or sculpture. “I think about the specific character of the spirit and build a drink on that.”

Fresh fruit juices, homemade syrups and tinctures, house-infused liquors, hand-chipped, culinary-grade ice, plus the judicious use of boutique spirits, turn the otherwise ordinary cocktail into something truly exceptional.

And sometimes it all starts with a name

Innovation doesn’t stop with the recipe. Each drink has its

own story…and name.

Literature, music, sci fi, history – they’re all fodder for creating the drink’s backstory.

The menu abounds with wonderful concoctions with names that are just as evocative. Player Piano, Pretty as a Prayer Book and Superfuzz Bigmuff are just a few.

From there, potential new drinks are selected to create a cohesive, compelling story on the menu.

The Franklin is known for its gasp-worthy presentation. Cocktails that get as many snaps of the camera as they do sips. The Flowing Bowl offers a variety of punch favorites beautifully served in carafes or elegant punch bowls.

The house specialty?

“Our house specialty is trying to find the perfect drink for the person,” Treffehn said. “We talk to patrons, find out

Above:  The  craft  cocktail  bartenders  at  The  Franklin  are  masters  of  the  art  of  the  shake.  

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their taste preferences and then match the right drink to the right person.”

The artisan allure

Patrons today are as particular about their drinks as they are about their food. What’s the draw of the speakeasy? Perhaps it’s the mystery. Or the seductive low lighting. Or maybe it’s the opportunity of living – if but for a moment – in the romantic imagination of times gone by. Or it could just be the sheer deliciousness of the cocktails themselves.

Whatever the reason, the attraction of craft cocktails shows no signs of slowing.

The Franklin sees a connection between the craft cocktail movement and the vintage lifestyle. While its patrons come from all walks of life, it’s not unusual to see a group of guys and gals in their Gatsby best.

But for Morris the reason for the speakeasy pull is much simpler. “People just like the appeal of finely crafted things.“

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Want  to  mix up  some  craft  cocktails  at  home?  

That  may  seem  like  a  daunting  prospect,  but  it  doesn't  have  to  be.

A  “good  foundational  “cocktail  to  start  with?  The  Old-­‐Fashioned.  “Making  a  good  Old-­‐Fashioned  opens  the  door  to  dozens  of  other  classic  cocktails,  “says  Bartender  Colin  O’Neill.

To  get  you  started,  here's  a  classic  Old  Fashioned  recipe,  based  on  vintage  bartending  guides  of  the  30s  and  40s.  Some  authorities  insist  on  elaborate  fruit  garnishes,  and  some  purists  violently  reject  them;  we've  opted  for  a  compromise  version  that  includes  (but  doesn't  overdo)  the  fruit.

Classic  Old-­‐Fashioned  CocktailMakes  1  cocktail

1  sugar  cube,  or  1/2  tsp.  sugar2-­‐3  dashes  bitters1  jigger  (1.5  oz.)  whiskey  (rye  is  the  traditional  choice,  but  you  can  substitute  bourbon  or  Canadian)1  thin  slice  orange  or  lemonIce

1.  Place  sugar  cube  (or  sugar)  in  the  bottom  of  an  Old-­‐Fashioned  glass.  Pour  the  bitters  over  it  and  crush  it  with  a  muddler  or  bar  spoon.2.  Add  1  or  2  ice  cubes  to  the  glass.3.  Pour  in  whiskey  and  stir.  Garnish  with  orange  or  lemon.

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Millions of troops still abroad. Thousands more stranded by inclement weather. Shortages everywhere.

For a war-weary nation welcoming Christmas 1945, peace on earth had renewed meaning.

By Emily Lux

It was an end. And a beginning.

It was a time for reflection. And a time for looking ahead. The end of WWII marked a new start…for everyone.

For most, Christmas 1945 was met with extraordinary emotion.

Hopeful. Joyful. Mournful. That’s how Kimberly Guise, Curator at The National WWII Museum in New Orleans, LA, describes Christmas 1945.

“Overall, the general sentiment was relief and joy,” Guise says. “Christmastime during the war was very sad. Millions of people were missing their loved ones and they were scared. Christmas 1945 was joyful for the first time in a long time. But depending on your situation, it was also very tragic. Over 418,000 Americans didn’t return home.”

Christmas Day 1945 fell on a Tuesday that year. But the celebration began way before. President Harry S. Truman declared a four-day holiday for the federal workers who had worked tirelessly through all four wartime Christmases.

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I'll be home for Christmas. You can plan on me.

A memorable song lyric. Unfortunately, it didn’t reflect reality for millions of servicemen. More than two million were still abroad on active duty…with a million more at sea. The Armed Forces did their best to get the boys home as quickly as possible, mounting special initiatives to speed the process. Operation Magic Carpet aimed to return troops in Europe and Asia to America while Operation Santa Claus tried to process discharges of military personnel in time to light the tree. But it all turned into an unbelievable logistical fiasco, straining transportation resources beyond capacity.

“There was a staggered system to bring everyone home,” Guise says. “Efforts began in June 1945 in Europe. And they didn’t end until February 1946 in Europe and September 1946 in the Pacific – almost a whole year after that Victory Christmas.”

Storms at sea added countless delays. And getting back to the USA was only half the battle. Even though you were "back home," that didn't guarantee you'd be back at your home in time for Christmas dinner.

“There were many incomplete families that year,“ Guise says.

Thankfully, many Americans opened their hearts, homes (and wallets!) to help soldiers who had difficulty making it to their destinations. Families offered a holiday meal (even a warm bed) to soldiers in transit. Cab drivers drove soldiers from ports to towns, asking only for gas money.

And for those who were lucky enough to make it home, Christmas 1945 became a time of reconnecting. Reacquainting. With wives. Parents. Brothers. Sisters. Or meeting children…for the very first time.

Please have snow and mistletoe.

And, boy, was there snow. The weather wasn’t kind that winter, adding to the transportation nightmare…

for troops and homefront folks alike.

But, by Christmas 1945, people had become accustomed to the idea of shortages.

During wartime, Americans gave up meat, coffee, sugar, gasoline, shoes and rubber goods, just to name a few. Rationing on most items stopped in November 1945 – just in time for Christmas – but sugar rationing continued into 1947. And even though rationing had ended on many sought-after goods, it would be another year before coffee, butter, milk, eggs and meats filled

store shelves in plenty.

Inflation was high. Job prospects were low. Decreased homebuilding during the

Depression and World War II, plus the return of millions of vets in ‘45, created an acute housing shortage – one of the worst in America’s history. Married women with children moved in with parents or in-laws during the war…and the

Left:  A  portion  from  a  hand-­‐drawn  WWII  Christmas  dinner  menu.  

From  the  Wartime  Log  of  Chester  “Chet”  Strunk,,  Stalag  Luft  III.  Gift  of  Chester  Strunk,  2012.392/The  National  World  War  II  Museum,  copy  and  reuse  restrictions  apply.

“This is the Christmas that a war-weary world has prayed for.”

– President Harry S. Truman National Tree Lighting Ceremony

December 24, 1945

Right:  From  the  Wartime  Log  of  Edward  Shaw,  Stalag  VIIA.  Gift  of  Phyllis  Shaw,  2001.065/The  National  World  War  II  Museum,  copy  and  reuse  restrictions  apply.

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“bunking up” phenomenon became even more prevalent upon servicemen’s return.

According to Guise: “There were extended families living together to support each other while the fathers were away. That may have strengthened some family units.”

But there was no shortage of love…or hope.

And presents on the tree.

Men’s postwar gifts focused on comfort and practicality. New clothes – civvies – were a necessity for their new working life.

Nylons were highly covetable for the ladies. During wartime, nylons were nil because they were needed for parachute production (women had to settle for the liquid leg makeup option).

Victory bonds were as popular as ever – the war was over, but it

wasn't paid for. And engagement rings and wedding bands were on the shopping lists of many.

Shortages extended to children’s gifts, too, as factories needed time to reconvert facilities back to domestic production. Slinky® was one of the “It” toys of 1945, and tricycles were hot, hot, hot, selling for 2-3X their list price. Scooters, electric trains and mechanical toys were the “unicorns” of the season – practically unavailable, no matter what price you were willing to pay. Dolls, too, felt the pinch because of paint, stuffing and fabric shortages.

Christmas Eve will find me.

Despite transportation difficulties, logistical issues and merciless weather, the Christmas spirit filled the hearts of many…whether home or abroad.

A holiday trend that may have found its roots during World War II? The start of an early shopping season. Because it took a long time for mail to reach servicemen overseas, the shopping season arrived a lot earlier. That meant people had to get Christmas presents and packages together long before the holidays.

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Right:  The  December  1942  Life  magazine  cover  entitled  “Lonely  Wife”.  After  years  of  separation,  many  war-­‐weary  wives  were  still  celebrating  the  holidays  without  husbands  due  to  travel  and  weather  headaches.

For Christmas 1944, the Red Cross sent 75,000 Christmas packages to POW camps in Europe. But to do that, the organization had to pack them in the summer and ship them in September – all so they arrive in December.

“There was a lot of thinking ahead and planning,” Guise said. “That may also be to blame for the fruitcake,” she joked.

“You had to have things that weren’t going to go bad.”

Music served as a vital connector for those home and away. Especially Bing Crosby’s “I’ll Be Home for Christmas”, which was a chart-topper in 1943, 1945 and 1946. Its wistful, sentimental lyrics spoke to both soldiers and civilians alike. So it’s no surprise that it was one of the most requested songs at U.S.O. Christmas shows. According to Yank, the GI magazine, Crosby “accomplished more for military morale than anyone else of that era.”

But for millions of reunited couples, another Crosby hit, “It's Been a Long, Long Time”, was the sound of the season. With Les Paul strumming the guitar, Bing captured the overwhelming emotion and anticipation of loved ones returning from overseas:

Kiss me once, then kiss me twiceThen kiss me once againIt's been a long, long timeHaven't felt like this, my dearSince I can't remember whenIt's been a long, long time

Where the lovelight gleams.

A nation that had lived in darkness for years was now all aglow. With the push of a button, President Truman sent the National Christmas Tree gleaming with thousands of brilliant red and green lights. Like many Christmas trees across the country, the National Christmas Tree had stayed dark from 1942-1944 to conserve resources for the war. The tree – now illuminated – stood as a national symbol of hope and prosperity to come.

Wrapping paper returned, too, after a paper shortage hiatus…more festive and brightly colored than ever.

But nothing was blazing as bright as the Christmas spirit. A nation stood together in unity, celebrating welcome endings and new beginnings.

I'll be home for Christmas...if only in my dreams.

Special thanks to The National World War II Museum in New Orleans, LA.

Learn more at http://www.nationalww2museum.org

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Dear  Glamorous  Housewife,

We  have  three  kids  –  10,  7  and  5  years  old.  Right  now,  Thanksgiving  is  so  hectic  –  my  mother  and  I  do  EVERYTHING!  I  want  to  change  that.  How  do  I  involve  the  kids  in  the  preparation  for  the  big  day…and  remind  them  of  the  meaning  of  the  holiday?  

Thank  you,Keeping  Thanks  in  Thanksgiving

Dear  Keeping  Thanks  In  Thanksgiving,

Thanksgiving  is  the  perfect  time  to  introduce  your  kids  to  teamwork.  Make  them  part  of  team  “Keeping  Thanks”  and  give  them  a  hand  in  Thanksgiving  preparations.  First,  sit  them  down  and  explain  how  much  work  is  involved  in  making  Turkey  Day  a  day  to  remember…and  then  ask  them  what  they  think  they  can  do  to  help.  I  bet  you  they  come  up  with  some  excellent  ideas.  From  setting  the  table  (can  they  make  custom  place  cards  or  placemats?)  to  stirring  batter  and  washing  potatoes,  from  filling  the  bread  basket  to  clearing  the  table  (make  it  a  game  or  sing-­‐along  to  up  the  fun  factor)  –  there  are  a  bunch  of  options  appropriate  for  all  ages.  Remember,  kids  can  do  a  lot  more  than  we  give  them  credit  for,  so  put  them  to  work  and  let  them  feel  the  joy  of  accomplishing  a  job  well  done.

Dear  Glamorous  Housewife,

At  my  office,  my  co-­‐workers  and  I  give  little  gifts  to  each  other  for  the  holidays.  This  year,  I’d  like  mine  to  have  a  vintage  twist.  Any  vintage-­‐y  gift  giving  ideas  suitable  for  the  workplace?  Oh,  and  I’m  on  a  budget!

Thanks,Giftless  in  Boise

Dear  Giftless  In  Boise,

How  wonderful  that  you  would  like  to  add  a  vintage  twist  to  your  co-­‐worker's  gifts!  There  are  so  many  things  you  can  do.  For  example,  I  know  I  am  always  a  fan  of  homemade  items.  You  could  find  a  set  of  vintage  teacups  (just  a  dollar  or  two  at  thrift  stores)  and  plant  a  little  flower  inside.  Or  collect  some  vintage  tins  and  fill  them  with  homemade  cookies  and  brownies.  Really  want  to  get  your  creative  juices  flowing?  Get  an  ordinary  picture  frame  (you  can  pick  one  up  for  just  a  few  bucks).  Then  decorate  with  vintage  fabric,  buttons  –  your  imagination  is  the  limit.  Whatever  you  decide,  I  am  sure  your  co-­‐workers  will  love  it…because  it  came  from  you.

Dear  Glamorous  Housewife,

Can  you  help  us  solve  our  Christmas  card  controversy?  Each  year,  we  get  tons  of  cards.  But  once  the  holiday’s  over,  my  husband  just  wants  to  toss  ‘em.  I  feel  terrible  throwing  them  out.  What  should  we  do  with  them?  

Many  thanks,Christmas  Carded  in  Connecticut

Dear  Christmas  Carded  In  Connecticut,

Oh,  there  are  so  many  fun  ways  to  reuse  Christmas  cards!  Personally,  I  am  a  fan  of  reusing  them  as  gift  tags  for  the  following  Christmas.  Simply  cut  out  a  gift  tag  shape  and  write  your  message  on  the  blank  side.  Extra  bonus:  you’re  being  green,  too!  I  have  also  seen  them  stored  (by  year)  in  an  o-­‐ring.  Punch  a  hole  in  the  corner  and  you  have  an  instant  Christmas    scrapbook  to  reminisce  with  year  after  year.  But  my  favorite  idea:  pick  1-­‐3  people  that  you  are  closest  with,  and  save  their  cards  for  5-­‐10  years.  Then  have  them  bound  as  a  lovely  book  and  give  it  back  to  them  as  a  Christmas  gift!  Who  wouldn't  smile  when  receiving  such  a  thoughtful  present?

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In some ways, this 1940 film is the antithesis of the classic big-scale Hollywood production. It's a "little" movie, in the best sense of that term: warm, affectionate, intimate and charming. Almost all the action takes place in a small shop located in prewar Budapest, where two sales clerks who heartily dislike each other in person are carrying on a secret anonymous romance by mail. (If the plot sounds familiar, that's because this film was remade twice, and not for the better, as In the Good Old Summertime and You've Got Mail.) The story comes to a happy conclusion – of course! – at Christmastime. Jimmy Stewart – a young, sharp, sensitive Jimmy Stewart – stands out in the lead; but the entire cast is wonderful. Special applause for Felix Bressart and Frank Morgan, whose marvelous performances remind us that they just don't make character actors like they used to. Directed, superbly, by the legendary Ernst Lubitsch.

This isn't a perfect film by any stretch of the imagination. But on its own terms, it's an engaging, entertaining, warm-hearted movie. Janet Leigh plays a war-widow single mom who works as a mystery shopper for a department store. Robert Mitchum – perhaps not the first actor you might think of for a Christmas story – plays a clerk at a rival store. (He's working there temporarily, just until he can save up enough to buy into a California boat-building company.) When he decides not to blow her cover, he gets fired…and all sorts of romantic complications follow, culminating in a Christmas crisis (including a trip to the police station) and a New-Year's-Eve happy ending aboard a cross-country train. The film's madcap moments aren't quite madcap enough, and the writing could be sharper overall. But Mitchum has great presence, and the movie has a kind of quiet, modest, late-1940s charm; it sort of sneaks up on you. Watch for Henry Morgan – later of Dragnet and MASH – in a memorable cameo as a police lieutenant.

Just how many film adaptations have there been? By some counts, over 200. The best of the lot? The politically correct choice is almost certainly the 1951 version starring Alistair Sim. But we happen to prefer this 1984 made-for-TV take on the Dickens classic. It's visually rich, with marvelous performances from stars like Edward Woodward, Susannah York, David Warner and Roger Rees. But it's George C. Scott's Scrooge that puts this one on our list. Why? Because he isn't just a one-dimensional, miserly curmudgeon who instantly turns into a generous, caring, Christmas-loving soul, as if a switch has been thrown. Even when Scott's Scrooge is at his flintiest, you can sense the good, kindhearted man lost somewhere inside; and that makes his transformation, when it comes, especially moving and believable. There may never be a perfect screen version of this iconic tale, but this is the one we find ourselves returning to, Christmas after Christmas.

TEST YOUR HOLIDAY MOVIE IQ...

1.  In  It's  a  Wonderful  Life,  when  George  Bailey  visits  the  alternate  reality  in  which  he  was  never  born,  his  old  family  home  has  been  turned  into  a…a)  Tavernb)  Funeral  homec)  Bowling  alley  d)  Boarding  house

2.  Which  child  star  said  “I  stopped  believing  in  Santa  Claus  when  I  was  six.  Mother  took  me  to  see  him  in  a  department  store  and  he  asked  for  my  autograph”?a)  Judy  Garlandb)  Shirley  Templec)  Margaret  O'Briend)  Natalie  Wood

3.  What  Christmas  Present  does  Kris  Kringle  give  to  the  doctor  at  his  old-­‐age  home  in  Miracle  on  34th  Street?a)  X-­‐Ray  machineb)  New  carc)  Ambulanced)  Iron  lung

4.  In  Penny  Serenade,  what's  the  name  of  the  Edgar  Buchanan  character?a)  Applejackb)  Applesaucec)  Apple  Dumplingd)  Mr.  Macintosh

The Shop Around the Corner (1940)

Holiday Affair (1949)

A Christmas Carol (1984)

Imagine a 1940s version of Martha Stewart: a domestic goddess who lives on a Connecticut farm, where she writes a wildly popular magazine column on cooking, entertaining and general housewifeliness. Now imagine that this paragon is a total fraud; the column is actually penned by a single woman (who can't cook) living in a small Manhattan apartment. When the magazine publisher, who has no idea that his favorite columnist is an impostor, decides to send a recently-returned war hero to her mythical farm for the Christmas holidays, all sorts of comedic mixups and romantic complications ensue. The boy gets the girl in the end, of course, and he doesn't even mind that she's hopeless in the kitchen – completely understandable, since the columnist is Barbara Stanwyck. She's marvelous in the lead: wittily cynical without being caustic. S.Z. "Cuddles" Sakall has a memorable role as the Hungarian restaurant owner who ghost-writes Stanwyck's recipes, and Sydney Greenstreet is hilariously pompous as the overbearing publisher.

This film gets name-checked now and then, but (in our view) it doesn't carry nearly the amount of holiday cred it ought to have. It's the sort of tale that could come only from 1940s Hollywood. An Episcopalian bishop (David Niven) is obsessed with building a huge, gaudy cathedral – so much so that he's beginning to ignore his wife (Loretta Young). He prays for guidance, and an angel is dispatched to assist him: none other than the supremely suave Cary Grant. Grant's angel ultimately convinces the bishop to abandon his ill-considered project, refocusing his attentions by pretending to romance his wife. This is no easy story to tell, because the viewer has to let himself wonder whether Grant's intentions are dishonorable…all the while knowing, deep down, that they can't be. Only brilliant writing and performances could make it work – and they do. A special tip of a 1940s felt hat to Young, who somehow manages to "flirt" innocently with Grant…without letting us believe, even for a moment, that she could be unfaithful to Niven. That's a dazzling balancing act, and she makes it look easy.

Okay, so it’s not a Christmas movie in the purest sense. But somehow it doesn’t seem like the holidays without seeing the schoolchildren’s heartwarmingly hilarious, "improv" rendition of the nativity story. What's more, it was released in December 1945 – for a little historical context on that fascinating holiday season, see the "Victory Christmas" article in this issue. The film stars Bing Crosby, reprising his Academy Award-winning role as Father O'Malley (he won the Oscar for his performance in the 1944's Going My Way). This time he shares the marquee with the lovely Ingrid Bergman, as the Sister Superior of a dilapidated urban parish school. He's there to preside over the school's closure, but fate (or faith) intervenes: the tycoon who owns the adjacent property (played by the wonderful Henry Travers) ultimately decides to give his brand-new factory to the parish to serve as the school's new home. Predictable? Probably. Sentimental? Certainly. But it's all done up in grand old Hollywood style, with tenderness, humor and heart. It makes the list for that iconic Christmas scene, but it's a wonderful movie all around.

Holidays and Hollywood: a perfect combo.

We’ve  all  got  our  favorites.  Maybe  you’re  spending  a  couple  of  hours  in  Bedford  Falls…or  fa  ra  ra  ra  ra-­‐ing  with  Ralphie  and  his  family.  Or  perhaps  you’re  kicking  back,  watching  Buddy  the  elf  nosh  on  some  sugary  goodness.  But  what  if  you're  searching  for  something  a  little  different,  a  little  (not  so)  new  this  year?  Check  out  these  vintage  Christmas  classics  you  may  not  know  quite  as  well…and  add  one  (or  two)  to  your  holiday  view  queue.  (Movie  picks  listed  in  no  particular  order.)

5.  In  A  Christmas  Story,  which  soap  (in  Ralphie's  imaginadon!)  is  responsible  for  making  him  blind?a)  Fels  Naphthab)  Lifebuoyc)  Palmolived)  Octagon

6.  In  Holiday  Inn,  what  homemade  gi*  does  Jim  Hardy  (Bing  Crosby)  share  with  his  ex-­‐partner  Ted  Hanover  (Fred  Astaire)?a)  Moonshineb)  Oil  paindngc)  Peach  preservesd)  Scarf

7.  In  White  Christmas,  which  number  pokes  fun  at  the  excesses  of  modern  dance?a)  "You  Goja  Be  Modernisdc"b)  "Anything  Goes"  c)  "Thoroughly  Modern"d)  "Choreography"

8.  Which  surprisingly  risqué  comedy  slyly  parodies  the  story  of  the  Nadvity?a)  His  Gal  Fridayb)  Bringing  Up  Babyc)  Pat  and  Miked) The  Miracle  of  Morgan's  Creek

ANSWERS1: d 2: b 3: a 4: a 5: b 6: c 7: d 8: d

Christmas in Connecticut (1945)

The Bishop's Wife (1947)

Bells of St. Mary's (1945)

PREP20 mins

BAKE1 hr

READY IN1 hr 25 mins

Ingredients

½ cup brown sugar, packed½ cup granulated sugar2 large eggs, beaten1 15-oz. can of pumpkin (solid pack, unsweetened)2 cups heavy cream1 tablespoon all-purpose flour½ teaspoon salt3 tablespoons cinnamon1 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 teaspoon ground cloves¼ teaspoon ground ginger4 tablespoons coarsely chopped pecans1 9” unbaked pie crust (homemade or store bought)

It’s the

Great Pumpkin (Pie) By Daphne Drake

You'd think the biggest challenge for an aspiring pie baker would be the crust, right? So did I. It took a while, and it took a lot of flour, butter and patience. But in the end, I came up with a reliable, go-to, never-fail pie crust recipe: flaky, tender and delicious.

Now I had my eye – and taste buds! – on something bigger: creating the ultimate Thanksgiving-worthy pumpkin pie. Should be easy. Like most folks, I began with recipe on the back of the Libby’s® can. And make no mistake, it's a good recipe. But something was missing. It was one note, without the real depth or richness of flavor I was looking for. There had to be something better!

So began my pursuit. The pursuit of the perfect pumpkin pie.

I turned to all the usual suspects for help: Beard, Deen and countless online recipes. Ten tries later, I was still empty-handed. Some were too creamy. Or too custardy. Too bland. Or too sweet. I had the vision of the pie I wanted. Well spiced. Rich yet light. So where was it?

I found my inspiration in the most unlikely place. In a 1943 ration-friendly Better Homes & Gardens cookbook buried in a box at a thrift shop. It served as my springboard for this creation. The major difference from modern pumpkin pie recipes? It called for top milk (heavy cream is today’s equivalent). Unlike sweetened condensed or evaporated milk, the pie yielded a much more pumpkin-y flavor and a less custardy texture. And it positively bursts with all the spices the family loves. The pecan topping – you can omit it if you like, but why would you? – was an unexpected bonus.

Ready to get your pumpkin on?

Four Spiced Pecan Topped Pumpkin PieMakes one 9” pie

Directions 1. Preheat oven to 450ºF.

2. Empty canned pumpkin into a small saucepan and cook over low heat for 10 minutes, stirring frequently (this step helps to reduce wateriness). Set aside to cool a bit.

3. Beat eggs and sugars in large bowl until well combined.

4. Add heavy cream and pumpkin to egg/sugar mixture; beat to combine.

5. In a smaller bowl, combine flour, salt and spices. Add to pumpkin mixture; beat well.

6. Pour into a 9” pastry-lined pie pan. Sprinkle with chopped pecans.

7. Bake at 450ºF for 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 325ºF and continue baking 50-55 minutes or until the pie sets. If crust is browning too quickly, cover the edges with pie shields or aluminum foil.

8. Cool. Garnish as desired. Store leftovers covered in refrigerator.

➤Baker’s TipTo help crust keep its shape and prevent shrinkage, place and shape dough in pie pan, and then freeze for 20 minutes prior to filling. (Make sure your pie pan is freezer-to-oven safe).

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The Complete Recordings (The Centennial Collection)$11.83 www.Amazon.com

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Jingle Bell Mok Wingtip Oxfords$199 www.AllenEdmonds.com

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Vintage Menswear: A Collection from the Vintage Showroom$50 www.JCrew.com

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Thinking of throwing a mid-century themed New Year's Eve bash? Here's some inspiration: a snapshot of the kind of cocktail party you might have attended as the Times Square ball dropped at midnight. The things you would have worn, drove, drunk, eaten (even smelled!).

Get ready to party…like it's 1965!

By Jon Hechtman

Nothing organic, artisanal or free-range…sorry. The traditional cocktail-party favorites are still super popular: cocktail franks, French-onion-soup cheese dip and chafing dishes piled with little meatballs in ketchupy sauce. Trendier tastes? Fondue is all the rave. Asian influences are just hitting the spotlight. And don’t forget the boho charm of a hollowed-out sourdough loaf filled with yummy artichoke dip. It's old and new, all mixed up and frankly fabulous!

YOUR MENU

The timelessly refined martini, of course – made with good British gin, not vodka.

YOUR COCKTAIL

His: For traditionalists, tried-and-true standbys like Old Spice or Aqua Velva. For trendier types, British Sterling

or Hai Karate.

Hers: Chanel No. 5 (classic then, classic now). For the slightly more adventurous, Chantilly by Houbigant or Guerlain's Shalimar.

YOUR SCENT

For an in-style arrival, you can't argue with classic Cadillac elegance (we're thinking Coupe de Ville)…refined and distinguished, with the tail-finned excess of the late 50s a distant memory. Less luxe, more sport? Gotta be the brand-new – and ultra-hot – Ford Mustang.

YOUR WHEELS

I QUICK TIP Looking for updated, lighter

versions of popular vintage tidbits? Swap Greek yogurt for sour cream (or mayo) in a dip. Switch up the

cheeses on that inevitable cheese plate. Lettuce wraps instead of mini

egg rolls? Yes, please!

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A very interesting stack of vinyl on that automatic Garrard record changer. For sophisticated types, maybe the bossa nova sound of Stan Getz & Joao Gilberto – or even Henry Mancini's Pink Panther soundtrack. For a younger crowd, the Beatles (of course), the Beach Boys or the silken stylings of the Supremes. Other top LPs? Everything from John Coltrane (A Love Supreme) to Dean Martin (Everybody Loves Somebody).

YOUR TUNES

QUICK TIPCreate a special party "mix" featuring a few of the popular artists and styles of the day? Goodbye, background music; hello, conversation starter!

Atomic-age style everywhere – from serveware to flatware, table linens to drinking glasses. A wonderful combination of swank and kitsch, totally suiting a unique time in history.

YOUR TABLE

QUICK TIPOpen to the fun of mixing instead of matching? Take a trip to thrift-land and opt for the endless options of marvelous mid-century glasses, often sold in twos and threes, rather than complete sets. Snag a cabinet-full of fab drinkware for just a few bucks, and add variety to your tablescape.

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His: short and neatly combed; no facial hair. Think Cary Grant or any Gemini astronaut – you've got it.

Hers: The romantic look returns with gentle waves and soft curls – not the tight ones of times past. Got a pretty profile? Show it off with the bouffant or beehive. And for those young at heart: go for medium or long locks. A center part (with or without fringe) and subtle curving at the ends will instantly update you from the stick-straight styles of the previous year.

YOUR HAIR

His: if it's a black-tie event, a shawl-collared dinner jacket with a pleated-front shirt and a black bowtie. Black, most likely…with bold colors and patterns also starting to make the scene. Less formal? A navy suit of sharkskin or tropical worsted, with natural shoulders and narrow lapels, over a white short-point-collared shirt and a skinny tie – a quiet stripe or pindot. Completely casual? Try an Andy Williams-style cardigan over a button-down oxford, with flannel trousers and penny loafers.

Hers: The square silhouette is out. Body-skimming is in. For the swankiest of occasions, the Jackie Kennedy influence – with all of its feminine details – is a no-miss hit. Add a stole and kitten heels and you’re good to go. For casual get-togethers, waistlines drop. Hemlines lift. (Thank Mary Quant who introduced the mini). The sleeveless shift takes the stage, complete with low pockets, low pleating and low belting. The daring type? Try the shorter, swingier discotheque dress. Black, white, navy and crimson appear in closets across the country.

YOUR STYLE

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The dandy is a unique and fascinating species. In

recent years, sightings of this rare creature have been few and far between. But as it turns out, the dandy is not extinct after all; and this impressive volume by is intended, in large measure, as a celebration of his return.

It's worth pointing out that the dandy is not merely a man who wears nice clothes. The true dandy has always been something of a performance artist, cultivating an appearance that strays beyond the bounds of convention…even, on occasion, the bounds of good taste. For Sir Percy Blakeney and Bruce Wayne, the public persona of the dandy was a secret identity. For Jimmy Gatz it was a front, a con. For Frank Lloyd Wright, who often affected a cape, dandyism was as much about personal branding as it was about personal style.

There are probably a dozen perfectly good ways to write this book, and the authors have chosen a case-study approach, compiling profiles of some fifty-seven modern dandies; in his introduction, Adams calls them "a gallery of unique men." And the case studies are unquestionably interesting. The common thread – pun intended – may be a shared love of fine clothes; but that said, these are truly individual stories, featuring a diverse range of personalities, drawn from a variety of cultures, countries and backgrounds. As with any sampling of individuals, you may find yourself drawn to some of these dandies more than others. Many of these people truly are "elegant gentlemen," with the emphasis equally on both of those words; we were utterly charmed, for example, by Drs. Andre and Keith Churchwell, two debonair brothers who happen to be successful cardiologists in Atlanta. Others…well, let's just say that you may find yourself wondering where elegance leaves off and theatricality begins.

I am DandyThe Return of the Elegant Gentleman

Photographs by Rose Callahan

Written by Nathaniel Adams

288 pages, hardcoverISBN: 978-3-89955-484-7Price: €39.90 / $58.00 / £36.99

Photos  by  Rose  Callahan  from  I  am  Dandy  copyright  Gestalten  2013

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One thing you won't wonder about is the excellence of the photography. It would be fair to say that this is a theme demanding documentation in images as much as in words – perhaps more so.

And these images, taken by Callahan, do not disappoint. They are thoughtfully composed and abundant. That's not to ignore Adams's prose; it is polished, witty, and quite stylish.

In an era in which grown men have taken to wearing calf-length shorts and backwards-facing baseball caps, any book that celebrates gentlemanly style is something of a miracle. Adams memorably describes our recent times as "dark decades of vulgarity…and conformity insidiously masquerading as personal expression," and that characterization will likely resonate, to some extent, with anyone who has an appreciation of vintage culture.

That said, we'd be remiss in failing to raise a minor cavil. We would gladly have sacrificed a profile or two in exchange for a more robust introduction: one that put the phenomenon of dandyism in a more fully elaborated historical context.

We're not suggesting, by any means, a textbook treatment; this is too rich a subject for that kind of dry dissection. But for us – apologies if our vintage perspective is showing – a bit more of the past, even at the cost of a few pages dedicated to the present, would have been most welcome.

This isn't a book intended for cover-to-cover reading; it doesn't insist on being experienced in any particular sequence. You can open it at random if you like, spend a few diverting minutes and close it up again. Does it deserve a spot in your book collection? Yes. If you enjoy visiting with the individuals who populate its pages, I Am Dandy may well justify a spot of honor on the coffee table – or the dresser.

Photos  by  Rose  Callahan  from  I  am  Dandy  copyright  

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Patrick Troughton, 1966–1969For American viewers, the single most recognizable aspect of Troughton’s version of the Doctor is his hair: a look that instantly calls to mind the helmet-like do of longtime Stooge Moe Howard. The Second Doctor's personality owed much of its quirky personality to a different comedian, however: the brilliant Charlie Chaplin.

Jon Pertwee, 1970–1974A distinguished comedic stage actor, Pertwee was the first to play our favorite Time Lord as a quasi-action hero – a dramatic departure from the earlier interpretations. The Third Doctor was also arguably the first to exhibit any sort of clothes sense (in later years, each new Doctor’s wardrobe preferences would serve as a powerful expression of his personality).

Tom Baker, 1974–1981Perhaps the best remembered of all the Doctors – and the one with the longest tenure. With his curly hair and yards-long multicolored scarf, Baker’s Doctor was an instantly recognizable – and utterly unforgettable – figure. The Fourth Doctor is also remembered for his offbeat sense of humor…and his inordinate love of jelly babies. (Time Lord Trivia: the preposterously long scarf was actually the result of a costume malfunction. The person charged with creating the scarf was given too much yarn, and she just kept knitting…and knitting…and knitting.)

And the creative team behind the BBC's Doctor Who program were confronting a crisis of cosmic proportions. After three years as the Doctor, health issues were forcing star William Hartnell to relinquish the role.

Faced with the prospect of recasting the part, the producers took a bold step – they decided to write the transition into the ongoing storyline. They came up with an innovative idea: the Doctor would be able to "regenerate," periodically being reborn, phoenix-like, in a new physical form. Each new Doctor would be the same being – same memories and history – but each would also be an individual, with his own distinct personality and style.

November 2013 marks the fiftieth anniversary of Doctor Who. And while half a century is barely a blink of an eye in Time Lord terms, that's a monumental occasion for us earthfolk. The BBC will be commemorating the event with a much-anticipated special, but you can start the celebration right now. Join us for a look at the changing face of the Doctor…past, present and future.

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Peter Davison, 1982–1984At 29, Davison was the youngest Doctor to date… a record that endured some 27 years. The Fifth Doctor had an absolute horror of violence, and was known to make life-or-death decisions by flipping a coin. He dressed in the manner of a turn-of-the-century cricket player, with a few idiosyncratic additions: a sequined Panama hat and a celery stalk boutonniere.

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William Hartnell, 1963–1966Known for his portrayals of stern, tough-guy characters, veteran actor Hartnell was initially reluctant to take on a role in what he saw as a children’s TV show. His Doctor had real presence – a sort of crusty, patrician amiability – and set the bar for the actors who followed. (Time Lord Trivia: the First Doctor's below-the-ears hair was a wig. Hartnell's own hair was always kept closely cropped.)

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Colin Baker, 1984–1986Some Doctors have been almost universally loved. Others…not so much. Colin Baker's falls squarely in the latter category. With his mercurial personality, unpredictable mood swings and towering ego, the Sixth Doctor wasn't an easy character to warm up to. His garishly multicolored clothes were off-putting in themselves, although they did seem to suit his character.

Sylvester McCoy, 1987 – 1989A split-personality Doctor? Not really. But it would be fair to say that there were profound contradictions in the Seventh Doctor's character. Was he a clownish bumbler? A manipulative, Machiavellian plotter? A flamboyant showman…or a reserved introvert? (The answer: all of the above.) His wardrobe suggested some of those same contradictions: safari jacket, paisley scarf and an umbrella with a question-mark handle.

Paul McGann, 1996Audiences had only a single glimpse of the Eighth Doctor, in a 1996 TV movie. (He went on, however, to appear in several novels and audio treatments.) His personality was forceful, enthusiastic and positive – with occasional hints of a darker, grittier side. For fans, McGann's Doctor remains largely a tantalizing "might have been."

Christopher Eccleston, 2005After a nine-year hiatus, the Doctor returned to regular TV-series duty – in a decidedly modern interpretation. Gone were the faintly foppish outfits, replaced by jeans and a black leather jacket. Gone, too, were the endearing eccentricities, although the sense of humor was still very much in evidence. Eccleston's has been described as a "stripped down" portrayal: a Doctor, perhaps, for a darker world.

David Tennant, 2005–2009If Baker's is the iconic early Doctor, then Tennant's is surely the definitive later incarnation. The Tenth Doctor brought new intensity to the role. His gregarious, witty, genial side coexisted – uneasily – with an unforgiving, almost vindictive edge. By the end of Tennant's tenure, the Doctor seemed to embrace his near-godlike stature, meting out justice (and vengeance) on his own terms. (Time Lord Trivia: Doctor Who was a family affair for Tennant – he's the real-life son-in-law of Fifth Doctor Peter Davison.)

Matt Smith, 2009–2013The Eleventh Doctor's is a fascinatingly complex personality. Childlike innocence and obsessive secrecy. Joyful exuberance and deep loneliness. He is a devoted friend…and a fierce enemy. The youngest actor ever to play the part, Smith portrays the Doctor with enormous energy, sometimes coming dangerously close to a sort of alien ADD. He will make his farewell appearance later this year, to be succeeded by…

Peter Capaldi, 2013-?At 55, Capaldi is precisely the same age as William Hartnell at the time he took on the role – a fact that seems to promise a stark contrast to the youthful spirit of his predecessor. What new aspects of character will the Twelfth Doctor reveal? Time, as they say, will tell.

John HurtThe joker in a very colorful pack. Viewers were shocked, at the end of last season's finale, when this legendary actor – looking decidedly haggard – was revealed as a previously unknown "Doctor." The producers have nurtured the mystery, dropping dark hints that Hurt's may have been a Doctor guilty of some terrible crime. Is he the unlucky Thirteenth? Stay tuned for the anniversary special….

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