Men From Back Then
A collection of classic male physique photos from the 20th century with an emphasis on the thousands of men who posed for Athletic Model Guild (AMG).
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Jim Oles
Timcho & Powers
Bob Mizer went through a phase were he created these double exposures when he photographed his models. Personally, I'm glad it was a brief phase.
Paul Timcho in the top photo and Bob Powers in the bottom photo. My other AMG photos of Paul were said to be photographed in 1949.
Frank & Jackson
Lester Frank and Paul Jackson before their AMG wrestling match. Both of these guys were one time only models. Their film was never released.
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Don Reyes 1/2
Until recently, the only photo I had of Don Reyes was an outdoor butt shot from AMG. I discovered a couple of more photos and then Brian added some from his collection. Nice!
Don Reyes 2/2
Don was not exclusive to AMG. He posed for several other photographers, including Ralph Kelly who told us Don was seriously wounded in the Korean War. He was offered as inspiration to those who face physical therapy.
I think Don looks great in these photos!
Butch & Danny
Butch Umbenhauer (left) and Danny Taylor in the frequently occupied AMG shower.
Based on the other photos I posted of these two conserving water, I would say Danny was a fun shower mate. Hey, I'd wash his back! 😋
Cage & Morgan
Ronnie Davis
Well I'll Be Darned!
I almost labeled this photo as an unidentified AMG model. Then I noticed the tattoo. That's Danny Taylor looking comfortable wearing boxing gloves.
There are probably more photos from this session and I hope to find them. I have questions. Most importantly, did he take off the undies?
Circle Butt
This is an update of a post I made roughly 15 months ago. Another Bruce of LA photo where I was not sure of the model's name.
Rj says this is Jack Reno. Yep, that's Jack.
Updated Post
Another great looking model that I originally posted as an unknown, but I subsequently got a name for him from an anonymous reader. Brian confirmed.
Meet Jim Oles by Bruce of LA.
Brian offered to send me his photos of Jim. I anxiously say "Yes, please!".
Monday, March 25, 2024
New Talent
A still from the 1965 AMG film Talent for Sale.
Jim Panama (hat) is the talent scout who brings three prospective models to Bill Stevens (far left) for his review. The three prospects (Bill Nolan, Bill Mahrer and Wayne Byrd) pose and preen for Stevens approval. An argument breaks out and soon all of the guys (minus Panama) are on the floor in one big melee.
Jim Panama was actually Bob Mizer's talent scout, often bringing Mizer young guys he met on his many travels by rail across the country.
John & Jerry
Jerry Ulrich (left) and John Q. Adams in the AMG shower. Thanks to Cambria for Jerry's ID.
This is my first photo of Mr. Ulrich and from this angle he looks fine to me. Maybe someone will send me more photos of him so I can do a more complete examination. 😋
Odd Couple
Jean (Gene) Oslo and Jim Panama at AMG.
The editor got this page wrong in the book. Cambria caught it.
AMG Film
Jay Howard resorts to extreme measures to get Dr. Mike Dahl to jump in the sack with him in the 1972 AMG film Bedside Manner.
Sunday, March 24, 2024
Early AMG
Today I have a number of early AMG photos where I don't have a name for the model(s). Don't worry, I do have a few photos with models I recognize.
Lets get started. I think I've posted a different photo of the guy on the left.
Another Blond
I may have posted this unknown blond in the past. Sadly, the words "unknown blond" are seen too frequently on this blog.
P.S. That's a fine looking butt he's got there. Just saying.
Guido says this is Ronnie Davis. I think he looks like a Ronnie.