Asides - Ladies and Gentlemen, Introducing the Maybellinettes

In a number of movie magazines in the 30's, Maybelline took back and inside back covers to promote their eyelash darkener and companion products. That they use the word "allure" in most of the ads, makes it a perfect fit for this blog.

And, it may be just me, but the Maybellinettes all have eyes that look like Venus Flytraps, snaring whoever gazes in their direction. That is how it should work, right?

Picture Play - Back Cover April 1932

Motion Picture Classic - Inside Back May 1930

Screen Secrets - Back Cover Sept 1930

Screen Play - Back Cover April 1934

Silver Screen - Inside Back Cover March 1931

Hollywood - Back Cover April 1933

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