Tab Hunter + Friends

Video + Vintage Ephemera

Oct 14, 2024

TAB HUNTER
(JULY 11, 1931 – JULY 8, 2018)

TAB HUNTER CONFIDENTIAL = GOODREADS + JUST WATCH

A montage is a loving tribute to Hollywood heartthrob and star Tab Hunter. And a few of his famous costars, friends, and lovers.

From his rise to stardom in the 1950s to his lasting impact as an LGBTQ icon, this collection of vintage photos captures his charm, talent, and the unforgettable legacy he left behind.

Enjoy rare behind-the-scenes shots, candid moments, and timeless glamour from one of Hollywood’s most beloved leading men.

VINTAGE EPHEMERA

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Wendy Marcini + Elvin Vanguard / The Scam
Wendy Marcini + Elvin Vanguard / The Spy
A Strange Man / You're Trouble
A Strange Man / Is She Your Friend
A Strange Man / A Strange Man
Wendy Marcini + Elvin Vanguard / The Busted Swing
Wendy Marcini + Elvin Vanguard / The Cast
Von Meyer / Purple Memories
Oakwood Station / For Better Times
Oakwood Station / From This Day Until Forever
Oakwood Station / Camper's Day
Courtesy Of Epidemic Sound

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D. C. Wilkinson

Oct 14

Great collection of photos of this gorgeous gay icon. I enjoyed watching this.

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Tom Morrison

Oct 15

What a delightful tribute to someone who I think is underrated in Hollywood history.

There was a lot of death around him -- Dean, Mineo, his best friend Natalie Wood, & then HIV hit. Anthony Perkins was a real loss for him (don't think he was close with Hudson -- different circles -- but, ofc, they ran into each other).

I think the quiet life suited him at the time & the ranch & later Palm Springs were good spots for him.

He has a decent filmography -- he's not Dean, but he really never tried to be. I think he liked the typecast "surfer blond, boy next door" roles, though he did some good dramatic work, too.

The thing I remember most from his book was how it had no malice in it. Especially at the time he was covering, that's a pretty big deal.

He aged better than any other star I know of & the "bloomlet" of attention late was well-deserved.

You brought back good memories with this one! Thanks.

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