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Ava Gardner and Mickey Rooney on their wedding day, 1942.

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On January 24, 1942, Hollywood stars Ava Gardner and Mickey Rooney tied the knot in a small ceremony. Despite their young age – Ava was just 19 and Mickey 23 – the couple had known each other for a decade, having met on the set of the 1935 film, ‘A Family Affair’. The couple had a tumultuous three-year marriage, which ended in divorce in 1945. Despite their brief union, they have gone down in history as one of the most iconic couples of Golden Age Hollywood. On their wedding day, they were a picture of youthful exuberance and love, captured … Ava Gardner and Mickey Rooney on their wedding day, 1942. részletei…

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Janet Leigh and Tony Curtis at home, 1950.

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Janet Leigh and Tony Curtis were one of Hollywood’s golden couples, and their love story began long before they appeared together on the silver screen. In 1950, the two stars were photographed together at their home, looking relaxed and happy in each other’s company. The couple had met in 1947 on the set of the film “The Lady Gambles” and would go on to marry in 1951. Janet Leigh and Tony Curtis were both classic Hollywood icons, and their love story is an enduring one that has inspired generations of fans. The 1950 photo of them at home together is … Janet Leigh and Tony Curtis at home, 1950. részletei…

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Raquel Welch and Salvador Dali, 1964.

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In 1964, two of the most iconic figures of the 20th century, Raquel Welch and Salvador Dali, met for the first time. This momentous occasion was captured in a series of photographs taken by the legendary photographer, Philippe Halsman. Welch, a rising star in the Hollywood scene, and Dali, a surrealist master, made an unlikely pair. Yet, as the photos show, they formed an instant connection, with Welch’s infectious energy and Dali’s eccentricity producing an electric moment. The two became lifelong friends, and the photographs taken that day remain a testament to the power of creativity and friendship. Raquel Welch and Salvador Dali, 1964. részletei…

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Sidney Poitier, Tony Curtis, Sammy Davis Jr and Jack Lemmon on the lot of Goldwyn Studios, 1959.

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The golden days of Hollywood are remembered fondly by many. On the lot of Goldwyn Studios in 1959, four of the biggest stars in the business – Sidney Poitier, Tony Curtis, Sammy Davis Jr. and Jack Lemmon – were all gathered together in one place. These four actors, and their many films, would go on to define a generation. Sidney Poitier was already an Academy Award winner, having won Best Actor for his role in “Lilies of the Field” in 1963. Tony Curtis was a leading man in films such as “Some Like It Hot” and “The Defiant Ones”. Sammy … Sidney Poitier, Tony Curtis, Sammy Davis Jr and Jack Lemmon on the lot of Goldwyn Studios, 1959. részletei…

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The Hollywood sign right after it was built, 1923.

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The iconic Hollywood sign has been a fixture in the Los Angeles landscape since it was first created in 1923. Originally erected as an advertisement for a real estate development, the sign has since become an international symbol for the glamour, glitz, and excitement of the entertainment industry. The sign was originally constructed out of wood and sheet metal and featured the words ‘Hollywoodland.’ As time passed, the sign gradually began to deteriorate and was eventually replaced by a steel and concrete structure in 1978. Today, the Hollywood sign remains a beloved part of the Los Angeles skyline and is … The Hollywood sign right after it was built, 1923. részletei…

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Sophia Loren and Jayne Mansfield – California, a dinner in Beverly Hills at the exclusive Romanoff’s restaurant, 1957.

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In 1957, two of the world’s most iconic actresses, Sophia Loren and Jayne Mansfield, met for a dinner at an exclusive Beverly Hills restaurant, Romanoff’s. It is widely known that the two women were rivals, and this dinner was a rare chance for them to finally meet face-to-face. The two women discussed everything from their respective careers to the latest Hollywood gossip. However, their conversation was interrupted when a fan of Loren’s asked for her autograph and Mansfield replied “Oh, I know who you want! She’s the one with the big bosoms!” This was a reference to Mansfield’s iconic curves … Sophia Loren and Jayne Mansfield – California, a dinner in Beverly Hills at the exclusive Romanoff’s restaurant, 1957. részletei…

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Hollywood Marrieds Janet Leigh and Tony Curtis, 1950.

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Janet Leigh and Tony Curtis were one of Hollywood’s most beloved married couples in the 1950s. The two met in 1949 on the set of the movie Houdini, and were married the following year in 1950. The couple had two children together, Kelly and Jamie Lee Curtis. They were both active in the film industry, with Leigh starring in films such as Psycho and Curtis appearing in films like Some Like It Hot. The two were devoted to one another and remained together for 15 years until their divorce in 1962. They both fondly remembered their time together, with Curtis … Hollywood Marrieds Janet Leigh and Tony Curtis, 1950. részletei…

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Gary Cooper and Amelia Earhart, 1932.

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In 1932, Gary Cooper and Amelia Earhart were two of the most acclaimed figures of the time. Cooper had just won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in the 1931 film “City Streets,” and Earhart became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean the same year. Earhart and Cooper, who had a friendship going back to their days in Hollywood, were both trailblazers in their respective fields, and their achievements in 1932 were truly remarkable. Earhart’s legacy as an aviation pioneer is still celebrated to this day, while Cooper’s career in films continues to … Gary Cooper and Amelia Earhart, 1932. részletei…