World Famous Photos From LIFE Magazine And The Stories Behind Them

Published on 10/05/2022
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When Smoking Was Cool, 1949

It might be hard to believe now, but back in the day, smoking was considered sophisticated and cool. Everyone who was anyone in high society used to smoke. Smoking for adverts often made it look even cooler.

When Smoking Was Cool 1949

When Smoking Was Cool 1949

Here we have a photograph of Clarence Hailey Long as the Malboro Man. Malboro had some of the best marketing around, but today the advertising of cigarettes is severely restricted. It is falling out of vogue for sure.

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