Island in the Sun (1957)

Colorism

Dorothy Dandridge doing the limbo in 'Island in the Sun'  

"Sex appeal doesn't depend entirely on physical attributes." she said "It is a kind of vitality and energy....It has to do with how you feel as a person."

Sex appeal!

The actors were not allowed to kiss, due to him being White and Dorothy being Black.

13th June 1957, Hungarian-born actor Zsa Zsa Gabor, hotel heir Conrad 'Nicky' Hilton (1926 - 1969), and American actor Natalie Wood (1938 - 1981) at Mike Romanoff's Restaurant. They had been attending the premiere of the film 'Island in the Sun.' (Photo by Bruce Bailey/Getty Images)

London, England. 1957. Princess Margaret is pictured at the Premiere of the film 'Island in the Sun'.

Straw Baguette purse