No Hollywood photographer was as famous for his cosmetically flawless portraits as Paul W. Hesse (1896-1963.)  He was unambivalent in his use of artifice:  color enhancement, color replacement, color retouching, blurring, dropped-out backgrounds, montage, etc.  

His technique was sought after by actors/actresses who were beautiful, not naturally beautiful, not totally photogenic, or aging - and by commercial products with similar problems.  He had a long association with the Studebaker Motor Company.

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Janet Blair

Paul W. Hesse, 1945
vintage dye-transfer print
11″ × 14″