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Hollywood’s Golden Age: A Look Behind the Glamour
The Golden Age of Hollywood, spanning from the late 1920s to the mid-1960s, was a period of unparalleled glamour and star power. Iconic figures graced the silver screen, captivating audiences and becoming cultural touchstones.
But beyond the polished veneer of red carpet premieres and publicity stills, a different Hollywood existed – one of long hours on set, dedicated crew members, and candid moments between takes. These rare photographs offer a glimpse into the magic and mystique of a bygone era, revealing the human side of the legends who shaped the film industry.
- A dapper Frank Sinatra, pre-“Ol’ Blue Eyes” fame, flashes a smile in a plaid jacket (circa 1940).
- A young Marilyn Monroe radiates charm during a 1949 interview for “Love Happy.”
- Fred Astaire displays his remarkable balance, perched atop conga drums during the filming of “Ziegfeld Follies” (1945).
- Sidney Poitier and Diahann Carroll share a moment on the set of “Paris Blues” (1960).
- Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh are captured mid-dance during the filming of the iconic “Gone With the Wind” (1939).
- Lucille Ball applies her signature red lipstick in a candid shot from the 1940s.
- A lively high school party at the Hollywood Palladium captures the youthful energy of 1954.
- William Holden and Audrey Hepburn share a behind-the-scenes laugh during the making of “Sabrina” (1954).
- Grace Kelly, the future Princess of Monaco, exudes timeless elegance in a classic Hollywood portrait from the 1940s.
- Dorothy Dandridge and director Otto Preminger share a dance at an event for “Carmen Jones” (1954).
- Audrey Hepburn takes a break on the set of “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” (1961).
- Moviegoers don 3D glasses at the 1952 Hollywood premiere of “Bwana Devil.”
- Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton share an intimate moment during the filming of “Cleopatra” (1962).
- Orson Welles arrives in style, stepping out of a cab for the New York City premiere of “Citizen Kane” (1941).
- An aerial view showcases the original “Hollywoodland” sign overlooking the Hollywood Hills in the 1920s.
- Cary Grant displays a hidden talent, playing the harp during a scene from “The Bishop’s Wife” (1947).
- Rita Hayworth and Glenn Ford unwind with a card game between takes on the set of “Gilda” (1946).
- Gregory Peck is captured in a thoughtful moment during the filming of “To Kill a Mockingbird” (1962).
- Marlon Brando and Vivien Leigh relax between scenes during the production of “A Streetcar Named Desire” (1951).
- Sophia Loren is seen behind the scenes of “The Pride and the Passion” (1947).
- Rita Hayworth and Orson Welles share a moment on the set of “The Lady From Shanghai” (1947).
- John Wayne takes a break from filming “Flying Tigers” (1942).
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