I'm not completely sure how tall either of these people are. I know how tall a toddler should generally be, and I also know how tall a man should generally be. For either size to be normal, the other person would need to be absurdly sized. Odds are that the guy is incredibly tall, but to be that tall must mean being in constant discomfort. Especially if we're talking about the olden days where medicine wasn't quite as advanced as it is now. This is back when they'd literally stretch your legs to make you taller.
How come almost every black and white photo looks like it could be a prop in a horror movie? Something about everyone's vibe was very horror movie-y back then. Sure, we're looking at a creepier-than-normal picture here, but flip through some old photos and try not to be creeped out.