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1928: American aviator and actress Ruth Elder (1902 - 1977) sits in a folding chair while makeup man Jim Collins smoothes foundation into her hand outdoors on the set of director Frank R. Strayer's silent film, 'Moran of the Marines'. A Max Factor make-up case rests at Collins' feet. (Photo by Hirz/Getty Images)

1928:  American aviator and actress Ruth Elder (1902 - 1977) sits in a folding chair while makeup man Jim Collins smoothes foundation into her hand outdoors on the set of director Frank R. Strayer's silent film, 'Moran of the Marines'.  A Max Factor make-up case rests at Collins' feet.  (Photo by Hirz/Getty Images)