Celebrity Couples in History

Black and white images of famous couples from the early to mid-20th century, showcasing elegant fashion and intimate moments.

Bound For England -- Eugene Goosens, conductor of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and his wife, the former Mrs. Marjorie Fetter Folkrod of New York, prepare to board the Queen Mary in New York City, May 13, for a voyage to England. Goosens said he and his wife were married April 18 Paris, Ky. May 14, 1946. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).
Bound For England -- Eugene Goosens, conductor of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and his wife, the former Mrs. Marjorie Fetter Folkrod of New York, prepare to board the Queen Mary in New York City, May 13, for a voyage to England. Goosens said he and his wife were married April 18 Paris, Ky. May 14, 1946. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).
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Lloyd George And His Bride - David Lloyd George, British Prime Minister during World war 1, and his bride, the former Miss Frances L. Stevenson, are shown in their home at Churt, Surrey, today. They were married yesterday. November 24, 1943. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).
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President Calvin Coolidge and Mother Jones. Mary Harris Jones, at the White House, Washington, DC. photo September 26, 1924
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Not Gity WearThe Lord Mayor of London, Sir Noel Bowater, dens new headgear for the time being picture at the Mansion house with the famous cowboy film star, Bill Boyd, who is ever here on "Operation Friendship" with some 18 American boys. Also seen is Lady Bowater. July 16, 1954.
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Rt. Hon. G.W. Forbes. and his wife. December 30, 1935. (Photo by The Daily Mirror).
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U.S. Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins and Dr. John R. Steelman, Chief of the Mediation Service, leaving White House today after Conference with U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt to discuss struggle between United Mine Workers and Harlan County, Kentucky Operators, Washington, D.C., USA, Harris & Ewing, May 17, 1939
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FRIDA KAHLO and DIEGO RIVERA in BECOMING FRIDA KAHLO (2022), directed by LOUISE LOCKWOOD.
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Royal Philharmonic Gives First Concert On Sunday:Sir Thomas and Lady Beecham, formerly pianist Betty Humby, photographed this evening (Tuesday) in the garden of their new London home.The newly-formed Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, under the baton of Sir Thomas Beecham is to give its first performance at the David Theatre, Croydon, on Sunday next. September 10, 1946.
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Poll photo collection. Family photos of the Danish royal family. The Danish royal couple in their home in Palace Brockdorff in Lock Amalienborg. March 1954. Denmark, Copenhagen
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EDITORIAL ONLY Princess Elizabeth of York and the Duke of Edinburgh, seen here on the announcement of their engagement in 1947. Princess Elizabeth of York, future Elizabeth II, born 1926. Queen of th
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Sir John Shoden. Lady Goodwin by Oroma. April 1, 1932.
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The King and Queen, before their marriage. He was then Duke of York, and she was Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon. They are pictured here at Lady Elizabeth's London residence on January 18th, 1923. They were married on April 26th of that year. November 15, 1951. (Photo by Ruterphoto).
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Mary Pickford (1892-1971) Canadian actress known as America's Sweetheart, Little Mary and the girl with the curls with husband Douglas Fairbanks Senior (1883-1939) American actor (Mary was his second wife)
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Chin Yu engaged to AustralianPictured in London as their engagement was announced today (Monday) are 25-years-old Chin Yu Anglo-Chinese actress and dancer knows as 'the girl with the butterfly hands', and 31-year-old actor David Williams, from Sydney. Chin Yu (the name means Gold and Jade') is leading lady in "the Teahouse of the August Moon' now running at her Majasty's Theatre, London; Mr. Williams is paying the juvenile lead in the musical show "South Pacific' on tour. May 31, 1954. (Photo by Reuterphoto)
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First Pictures Of Helen Wills And New Husband -- Helen Wills former Singles Tennis Champion, and her new husband, Aidan Roark, polo playing movie executive, shown in one of the first pictures made since their recent marriage.It was the second marriage for both.Then there was the shindy I had with Aidan Roark, the international polo player, and it was unfortunate that this should have happened at a Hollywood cocktail party.I'm not going to pretend it was anything else except two Irishmen, geographically allergic to each other, who happened to be sipping out of the same barrel - a question of the wrong parts of Ireland. November 14, 1939. (Photo by ACME).
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Anefo photo collection. Visit to the Netherlands from Astronaut John Glenn and his family. John Glenn and his wife Anna Margaret Castor. October 9, 1965
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Prince George and Princess Marina special posed picture for the press - Prince George and Princess Marina photographed in the ***** after leaving had *****. September 24, 1934. (Photo by Keystone).
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Peter Thompson Daughter Christened -- British Open Golf Champion Peter Thomson and his wife with their nine-weeks old daughter, Christened Deidre Reta in London yesterday. July 1, 1954. (Photo by Paul Popper, Paul Popper Ltd.).
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John and Nadia. July 01, 1954.
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Niemoller Here To Speak Against German Rearmament -- Dr. Niemoller with his wife on their arrival at London airport to-day.Arrival in London to-day was Doctor Martin Niemoller, U-boat ace of the 1914-18 was and German Church leader. Here at the request of the Union of Democratic Control, he will speak against German rearmament at Kingsway Hall, Kingsway (London) meeting to-night (Friday). February 23, 1951.
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Anefo photo collection. Marriage Corine Rottschäfer and Edo Spier. 25 April 1962
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Engagement Pic:Brian Cahill (Son of Premier of NSW) and Shirley Griffith of Kensington. October 22, 1955. (Photo by Leyden)
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Debbie Reynolds and Glenn Ford in It Started With A Kiss. Mary Frances "Debbie" Reynolds (April 1, 1932 - December 28, 2016) was an American actress, singer, and businesswoman. Her career spanned almost 70 years. Gwyllyn Samuel Newton "Glenn" Ford (May 1, 1916 - August 30, 2006) was a Canadian-American actor who often portrayed ordinary men in unusual circumstances. Ford was most prominent during Hollywood's Golden Age as one of the biggest box-office draws of the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s, who had a career that lasted more than 50 years.
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MABEL NORMAND; CHARLIE CHAPLIN.
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Buster Crabbe - Local Girl in Hollywood. November 14, 1933. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).
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Brig. Gen. Critchley with Miss Diana Fishwick at worplesdon in 1936. When they were partners in a mixed foursomes tournament.Brig. General Critchley To Wed Miss Diana Fishwick - Brigadier - General A.C. Critchley, is to marry Miss Diana Fishwick at the British consulate in Paris tomorrow morning. Only a few guests will be present at the Wedding. August 22, 1938. (Photo by Keystone).
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The Royal Family Of Belgium: Ex-King Leopold III Of Belgians And Princess Marie-Christine -- Ex-King Leopold photographed with Princess Marie-Christine, the daughter of his second marriage, to Princess De Rethy; Princess Marie-Christine, who was born on 6th February, 1951, is not in line of succession to the throne of Belgium. January 10, 1955. (Photo by Camera Press).
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Film Fans, Can You Recognise All Three - Instantly recognizable are Jack Hawkins and Glynis Johns, but who's the pleasant lady on the leftMemory of older filmgoers will be sparked by the world "Squibs".It's Betty Balfour, star of the thirties and the first British woman to be heard in talking pictures.With Jack and Glynis, Betty was visiting Glabelands, the Wokingham mansion owned by the Cinematograph Trades Benevolent Fund, where filmland's old timers spend their leisure and the sick recuperate. September 18, 1954. (Photo by Reuterphoto).
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Hepzibah and Yehudi Menuhin. September 12, 1940.
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London-Melbourne Plane Christened -- Mr. T. Campbell Black (left) and Mr. C.W.A. Scott (right) The ***** entered by Mr. Edwards for the Macrobertson International Air Race, and which is to be flown by Mr. G.W.A. Scott and Mr. T. Campbell Black was christened to-day by Mrs. Richard Linton (wife of Mr. Richard Linton, the Agent General for Victoria in London) at Hatfield Aerodrome. October 2, 1934.
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Lord And Lady Lonsdale Entertaining At Lowther Castle -- The Earl And Countess of Lonsdale, who are entertaining at Lowther Castle, near Penrith for the grouse shooting. Their guests include King George of Greece, the Earl and Countess of Mar & Kellie, Lord Hamilton of Dalzell, and Sir William and Lady Noreen Bass.Lord Lonsdale, is perhaps, the most popular of all-round sporting peers. October 10, 1934.
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Margot And Bridegroom-To-Be -- Ballerina Margot Fonteyn arrives today. (Saturday) at the Royal Opera House at Covent Garden, London, for the matinee performance of the Sadler's Wells Ballet, with Senor Roberto Arias, named as Panama's next Ambassador to London, whom she will wed in Paris tomorrow, (Sunday). February 05, 1955. (Photo by Reuterphoto)
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Homeward Bound -- Clement Attlee, former Prime Minister of Great Britain, is shown with Mrs. Attlee after traditional Hawaiian welcome of flower leis. The Labor party leader, enroute home from visits to Moscow and Red China, was greeted by Pacific Fleet commander, Adm. Felix B. Stump, and territorial Gov. Samuel Wilder King. September 1, 1954. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).
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Sir Bernard and Lady Freyberg Home -- Lieutenant-General Sir Bernard Freyberg, the retiring Governor-General of New Zealand, and Lady Freyberg. Pictured on Their arrival at Southampton in the liner Rangitans. Sir Bernard and his wife did not land at journey to London. September 17, 1952.
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Massine And Baronova In London Iria Baronova (left) and Leonide Massine photographed on arrival at London Airport this after noon (Friday).Leonide Massine, the great Russian dancer and choreographer, and Irina Baronova, Russian Prima Ballerina, arrived at London Airport to-day, Friday, from New York. They are to star in the forthcoming London production of "A Bullet In The Ballet", based on the satirical novel by Caryl Brahms and S.J. Siomn. M. Massine has not appeared in London since 1938 and Mdlle. Baronnova left England with the Russian Ballet in 1939. August 2, 1946. (Photo by Reuterphoto).
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Juan Jose Castro and Mrs Castro who arrived by PAA ***** will take up his second term as conductor of the Victorian Symphony ***** Mr Castro is well known as both conductor and composer in South America and Europe. April 24, 1953.
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Jean alexander, bernard youens, 1973
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Ingrid bergman, lars schmidt, 1958
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Film still of Betty Balfour (1903-1977) and Patrick Ludlow (1903-1996) from 'Evergreen'.
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Jack Johnson, World Heavyweight Boxing Champion from 1908-1915, and his third wife, Irene Pineau. They were married in 1925, and together until Johnson's death in an auto accident in June 1946 (BSLOC_2018_4_153)
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"Tokyo Rose" Faces Treason Trial -- Mrs. Iva Toguri D'Aquino 32, alleged to be the "Tokyo Rose" who broadcast Japanese propaganda in World War II, poses in Tokyo Aug. 17 with her husband, Philip, 27, shortly after the U.S. attorney general ordered her arrest and announced she would be tried in the United states on Charges of treason. August 20, 1948. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).
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Ethel and Julius Rosenberg, Anonymous
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John Howard & Bride Diana Barrymore. February 02, 1947. (Photo by United Press Photo).
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MARIA SCHRADER and JOSEF HADER in STEFAN ZWEIG: FAREWELL TO EUROPE (2016), directed by MARIA SCHRADER.