“Greta Garbo, and Monroe Dietrich and DiMaggio, Marlon Brando, Jimmy Dean, On the cover of a magazine.” No, it’s not just the lyrics to Madonna’s “Vogue,” it’s a glimpse at the golden era of Hollywood.
Before there was Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet, there was Jayne Mansfield and Mickey Hargitay. Before there was there was Sofía Vergara, there was Sophia Loren. Time is just a flat circle — Hollywood included.
From behind-the-scenes shots to old school snaps, here are 15 fascinating photos from old Hollywood.
1
"Audrey Hepburn hanging out with Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis at Paramount Studios, 1953."
2
Donna Reed, date unknown.
3
“Grace Kelly by Philippe Halsman in Edith Head’s gown, 1955”
5
“Marilyn Monroe and Tom Ewell on the set of ‘The Seven Year Itch,’ 1955.”
6
"Jean Harlow at home in Beverly Hills, 1934."
7
"Buster Keaton photographed by George Hurrell, 1930.:
8
“Rita Hayworth & Fred Astaire, date unknown.”
9
“Hedy Lamarr photographed by Alfred Eisentaedt (Izzy) , 1938.”
10
"Lana Tuner in 'Marriage is A Private Affair', 1944."
11
“Jayne Mansfield, 1956."
12
“Donna Reed poses for her first portrait after signing a long-term contract, 1941.”
13
"Mamie Van Doren," date unknown.
14
“Lucille Ball in ‘Dance, Girl, Dance,’ 1940.”
15
“Grace Kelly vacationing in Jamaica in 1955. Photographs by Howell Conant.”
16
“Marilyn Monroe and a Mountie at Banff National Park in Canada, August 1953.”
17
"Margaret Hamilton & Toto," date unknown.
18
"Elsa Lanchester, 1936."
