Celebrity Encounters

Behind-the-scenes moments with performers from classic theater and film, capturing personal interactions and vintage charm.

Marilyn Monroe and Albert Dekker , As Young as You Feel , 1951 directed by Harmon Jones 20th Century Fox

RED SKELTON, ELEANOR POWELL and JIMMY DORSEY in I DOOD IT (1943), directed by VINCENTE MINNELLI.

Full Rehearsal Of "The Frog" -- Going over the script at a full rehearsal of "The Frog," are Viscountess Norwich, Lord Plunkett (wearing glasses) and Fred Warner. The rehearsal for "The Frog" - the play which Princess Margaret is helping to produce for charity - was held last night at the Scala Theatre, London. May 12, 1954. (Photo by Evening Standard Picture).

THE TWILIGHT ZONE (1959).

Masquerade, Märta and Sonja Grundberg and Ingeborg Blomquist. Clevegränd 3B. Nordic

KEENAN WYNN, KIRK DOUGLAS and LARAINE DAY in MY DEAR SECRETARY (1949), directed by CHARLES MARTIN SMITH.

ELVIS PRESLEY and TUESDAY WELD in WILD IN THE COUNTRY (1961), directed by PHILIP DUNNE.

Radio Show - This is Europe. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

MANUEL ALEXANDRE in HONEYMOON (1956) -Original title: VIAJE DE NOVIOS-.

ELIZABETH TAYLOR and JAMES DEAN in GIANT (1956), directed by GEORGE STEVENS.

At The Recital By Dino Borgioli At The Queen's HallMr. and Mrs. Richard Tauber and Mr. Richard Tauber (sen). August 1, 1936. (Photo by Society A General Press Agency).

MARILYN MONROE in BUS STOP (1956), directed by JOSHUA LOGAN.

Lady Brooks, and Vice-Admiral Sir John Collins First Naval Member, dance a samba. Lady Brooks wears a bouffant gown of delicately grey figured white Swiss organdie. November 24, 1952.

Anefo photo collection. TelevisionOperette "My sister and me". Sigrid Koetse and Maxim Hamel. January 1, 1962

Niebla (Huelva), 10/22/1952. Country festival held at the La Ruiza farm. In the image, Miguel Báez "Litri" gives some bullfighting lessons to Rita Hayworth.

RITA HAYWORTH and STEVEN GERAY in GILDA (1946), directed by CHARLES VIDOR.

CLIFF ROBERTSON, SANDRA DEE and JAMES DARREN in GIDGET (1959), directed by PAUL WENDKOS.

Bill Cullen introduces "mystery voice" motion picture star Gene Tierney. March 28, 1950. (Photo by Cowles Syndicate)

LUCILLE BALL and DESI ARNAZ in I LOVE LUCY (1951).

FRED MACMURRAY and CLAIRE TREVOR in BORDELINE (1950), directed by WILLIAM A. SEITER.

MARLENE DIETRICH in MARLENE DIETRICH: HER OWN SONG (2001), directed by DAVID RIVA.

Anefo photo collection. The book or Schrijversbal. 27 February 1959. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

JAMES STEWART, GRACE KELLY and THELMA RITTER in REAR WINDOW (1954), directed by ALFRED HITCHCOCK.

ANTONIO, FERNANDO REY, MARISOL and ROBERT CONRAD in THE NEW CINDERELLA (1964) -Original title: LA NUEVA CENICIENTA-.

Doris Fitton dancing with Fred Howell, who is currently appearing in the Independent Theatre production On Monday Next, at an after theatre party at the Forest Inn during the week. June 15, 1951. (Photo by G.F. Hayward Studios).

Film production in Australia has not reached a stage that can offer sufficient opportunities to keep a stunt man fully employed, so in between Gray earns a living as a drink waiter. April 07, 1954.

Lille. Quatrieme Festival Cuturel International Etudiant. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

This is Europe Series VI $9. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

ROBERT RYAN and JANE RUSSELL in THE TALL MEN (1955), directed by RAOUL WALSH.

Malu Gatica, Mark Stevens, on-set of the Film, "Target Unknown", Universal-International Pictures, 1951

HENRY FONDA, VICTOR MATURE and LINDA DARNELL in MY DARLING CLEMENTINE (1946), directed by JOHN FORD.

Richard Beymer, Jack Hawkins, Maximilian Schell, Annette, Gorman, on-set of the film, "Five Finger Exercise", Columbia Pictures, 1962

Mr. Cochran's Young Ladies Again -- Mr. C. B. Cochran with some of his new team of "Young Ladies" at a London rehearsal of "Big Ben".Mr. Charles B. Cochran has recruited a new post-war team of his famous "Young Ladies" for his 125th musical production "Big Ben", written by Sir Alan Herbert, M. P. "Big Ben" opens at the Opera House, Manchester, on April 17th, goes on to Liverpool, and reaches London in May. April 12, 1946. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

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His New Wife Is His 'Leading Lady' -- Rehearsing for their parts in "Dick Whittington On Ice" which is to open-at the Empire Pool, Wembley on December 19th, are 21- years-old Pat Gregory and her husband Hal Downy. They both come from Sydney, Australia, and were married recently, Pat has the leading part in the shows is a 'chorus' skater.After many producers had turned her down, Pat true to the Whittington tradition - 'turned again' and came to England to try her luck. Her persistence and skating skill have earned her the lead in Dick Whittington. November 28, 1950.

American Film Wins British Award: "All about Eve" Voted Best of the Year -- Earl Mountbatten handing the bronze statuette awarded for the best film of the year to Tyrone Power at London's Leicester Square Theatre last night. The winning film, "All about Eve", was not a Power picture. The actor received the award on behalf of the producers. Mrs. Power (Linda Christian) is in centre. "All about Eve" was chosen by the British Film ***** as the best film of 1950. "The Blue Lamp" ***** as Britain's best. January 01, 1951. (Photo by Paul Popper, Paul Popper Ltd.).

Lille. Quatrieme Festival Cuturel International Etudiant. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Anefo photo collection. Musical "no no nanette" in Carré, v.l.n.r. Joop Doderer, Johan Map and Sylvain Poons. February 19, 1965. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

TONY CURTIS and JANET LEIGH in WALKING MY BABY BACK HOME (1953), directed by LLOYD BACON.

BRODERICK CRAWFORD, WILLIAM HOLDEN and JUDY HOLLIDAY in BORN YESTERDAY (1950), directed by GEORGE CUKOR.

JEAN SIMMONS, BING CROSBY and DANNY KAYE in WHITE CHRISTMAS (1954), directed by MICHAEL CURTIZ.

Anefo photo collection. Five-year television foundation, the broadcasters, from left to right Tanja Koen (NCRV), Hannie Lips (KRO), Verti Dixon (VPRO), Ageeth focus (AVRO) and Karin Kraaykamp (VARA). October 2, 1956. Bussum, Noord-Holland

JOEL MCCREA and BARBARA STANWYCK in TROOPER HOOK (1957), directed by CHARLES MARQUIS WARREN.

Anefo photo collection. Action open the village. Wim Kan, Corry Vonk and Mies Bouwman. November 27, 1962

Railway doctor congress, 1958, dance at Grand Hotel.

VAN JOHNSON and ANN BLYTH in SLANDER (1957).

Anefo photo collection. Premiere of "Swan Lake" by National Ballet in Apeldoorn, Igor Belski gives directions to Kathleen Smith and Simon Andre. March 9, 1965. Apeldoorn, Gelderland

Betty Box steers a course socially with Donald Sinden and Glynis Johns. Professionally, she's already arrived. January 1, 1955. (Photo by J. Arthur Rank Overseas Film Distributors Limited).

MICHAEL CURTIZ, TOM TRYON and CAROL OHMART in THE SCARLET HOUR (1956), directed by MICHAEL CURTIZ. Como anda ese pulso Entre la toma de escenas del emocionante melodrama de la Paramount, "The Scarlet Hour", el famoso director Michael Curtiz sintió curiosidad por saber si la presión sanguinea de kas estrellas de la película , Carol Ohmart y Tom Tryon, había sufrido con la excitación producida por el argumento y por su debut en la pantalla. Aquí vemos a Curtiz tomandoles el pulso.

BARBARA STANWYCK and DENNIS MORGAN in INDISCRÉTION (1945) -Original title: CHRISTMAS IN CONNECTICUT-, directed by PETER GODFREY.

Miss Australia entrant, Diana Gregory (Holford's), tries out the trombone under instruction from Port Jackson Jazz Band musician, Bob Rowan. At Rushcutters Bay Stadium tonight the Port Jackson "boys" will compete against Melbourne's Graeme Bell and in a "Battle for Jazz." October 08, 1948.

Esther Williams fills ***** swimsuit Margit Fellegi designed. It's built to ***** punishment under water. January 28, 1953. (Photo by Al Hanson, Cole).

LIZ FRASER and RON MOODY in A PAIR OF BRIEFS (1962), directed by RALPH THOMAS.

RAYMOND LOYER and LOURDES DE OLIVEIRA in THE PIONEERS (1960) -Original title: OS BANDEIRANTES-, directed by MARCEL CAMUS.

Vivienne Tait and Selwyn Toogood: publicity photograph for 'One Man's Family' radio play, 1937, Wellington, by Spencer Digby Studios. Spencer Digby / Ronald D Woolf Collection. Gift of Ronald Woolf, 1975.

LUCILLE BALL and DESI ARNAZ in LONG, LONG TRAILER, THE (1954), directed by VINCENTE MINNELLI.

'Conducted' Tour At The Zoo -- Roberto Benzi with "Scatty" the cockatoo and Janette Scott makes friends with "Midge" the parakeet.Roberto Bonzi, boy conductor, visited London Zoo today and assumed the role of conductor - with a difference. With him went Janette Scott, child film star. November 12, 1949.

VINCENTE MINNELLI, LIZA MINNELLI and JUDY GARLAND in THE PIRATE (1948), directed by VINCENTE MINNELLI.

JACK LEMMON and MARILYN MONROE in NOT TONIGHT, JOSEPHINE! (1959) -Original title: SOME LIKE IT HOT-, directed by BILLY WILDER.

Film still from 'Tanganyika' starring Ruth Roman, Van Heflin, Howard Duff, and Jeff Morrow.

Anefo photo collection. Music Hall with O.A. Annie Palmen and Jacques Raymond. March 6, 1963

DAVID O. SELZNICK and ALFRED HITCHCOCK in REBECCA (1940), directed by ALFRED HITCHCOCK.

William Traylor, Nai Bonet, Paula Stewart, Jan Crockett, on-set of the Film, "Diary Of A Bachelor", American International Pictures, 1964

IRENE DUNNE, JAMES STEWART, SPENCER TRACY and WARD BOND in A GUY NAMED JOE (1943), directed by VICTOR FLEMING.

Aurelio Fierro With The Band Okay, 1962.

Samples Birthday Cake -- Linda Darnell, Hollywood Movie Star, samples a birthday cake with her fingers, cake was presented to her backstage at a local theater here last night. Victor Mature, right, is waiting his turn for a taste, sans knife or fork. October 17, 1946. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Anefo photo collection. Conny Stuart TV show for New Year's Eve. November 24, 1966

Ava Gardner kills time between scenes playing chess with Roland Culver, who plays her husband in her new Universal International picture, "Singapore". November 20, 1947. (Photo by Universal International).

Reluctant Lion. "The Menu, m'sieur!" Jackei's a light eater, thank goodness. September 8, 1954. (Photo by Pictorial Press).

Selected. These are the five Australian girls who have been selected to appear in the Folies Bergere show at the Tivoli. They are (at back): Norma Wilson and Norma Hale. (Front row): Lauri Adams, Betty Provost, and Helen Browne. July 05, 1952.

Anefo photo collection. Eurovision Song Contest 1962 in Luxembourg, the game breakers with Conny FROBOES. March 18, 1962. Luxembourg

Folies Bergeres, Margaret Diane. June 17, 1952.

JANE WYMAN and VAN JOHNSON in MIRACLE IN THE RAIN (1956), directed by RUDOLPH MATE.

Tauber Arrives For Covent Garden Opera DebutRichard Tauber with his wife Diana Napier, who had arrives at Croydon one hour earlier, from Paris.Richard Tauber arrived at Croydon today from Zurich, to make his first appearance here in Grand opera on the opening night of the Covent Garden season on May in the leading Role of Tamino in Mozart's "The Magio Flute". April 26, 1938. (Photo by Keystone).

John Agar and Shirley Temple in a scene from their latest film together the RKO Radio release "Adventure in Baltimore." October 26, 1949.

MICHALIS KAKOYANNIS in THE DAY THE FISH CAME OUT (1967), directed by MICHALIS KAKOYANNIS.

Anefo photo collection. Recordings for the TROS TV program "on loose grooves". The building masters. January 23, 1974. Hilversum, Noord-Holland

Aix en Profence Drama Festival: Teresa Stich Randall. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Gambling. August 19, 1954. (Photo by K. Hutton, Picture Post).;Gambling

MERVYN LEROY in WAKE ME WHEN IT'S OVER (1960), directed by MERVYN LEROY.

MICKEY ROONEY and JUDY GARLAND in WHEN THE GIRLS MEET THE BOYS (1943) -Original title: GIRL CRAZY-, directed by NORMAN TAUROG.

Constance Smith, Dan Dailey, on-set of the Film, "Taxi", 20th Century-Fox, 1953

On Trial For Mass Killing.Members of the gang in the dock during the first day of the trial. At left background is Giuseppe Cuccinella and at right in the Extreme foreground is his brother Antonino Cuccinella.Bandit King Salvatore Giuliano went on train "In Absentia" at Veterbo, Italy, June 12, for the infamous mass killing in Sicily on May Day 1947. Reports say that he has sent a defence petition from his hiding palace to the court. Unofficial versions say the petition claimed that the machine-Gunning of 400 May Day paraders at portella Della Ginestra, a sicilian village near Palermo, was in accident twelve people were killed in the shooting Giuliano, says the report, wrote that he only intended to capture communist leaders. June 15, 1950. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Anefo photo collection. VARA television brings music program from Cole Porter. As soloists, Jenny Veeninga, Rob de Nijs, and Milly Scot. September 20, 1963

Mr. Bill Constable ***** for the foyer ***** the Theatre Royal for the show "For Better, for worse", which will be opening shortly.Miss Shirley Smith, an Australian girl who was brought back from London to play the lead in the show, is here seen given Bill Constable a hand. August 3, 1953.

GINGER ROGERS, PHIL SILVERS and GARSON KANIN in TOM DICK AND HARRY (1941), directed by GARSON KANIN.

Anefo photo collection. Spanish ballet Callego de la Coruna. Chinina Ausina and Jose Manuel Rey de Viana. August 3, 1961

GORDON MACRAE and SHIRLEY JONES in CAROUSEL (1956), directed by HENRY KING.

DICK YORK and ELIZABETH MONTGOMERY in BEWITCHED (1964), directed by HOWARD MORRIS, IDA LUPINO, WILLIAM ASHER and RICHARD MICHAELS.

JOEL MCCREA and WILLIAM A. WELLMAN in BUFFALO BILL (1944), directed by WILLIAM A. WELLMAN.

ESTHER WILLIAMS and FRANCES GIFFORD in THRILL OF A ROMANCE (1945), directed by RICHARD THORPE.

NATALIE WOOD and JAMES DEAN in REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE (1955), directed by NICHOLAS RAY.

Film still from 'The Cat and the Fiddle' starring Ramon Novarro, Jeanette MacDonald, Frank Morgan, and Charles Butterworth.

BOB HOPE and JANE RUSSELL in THE PALEFACE (1948), directed by NORMAN Z. MCLEOD.

JACK LEMMON, MARILYN MONROE and TONY CURTIS in SOME LIKE IT HOT (1959), directed by BILLY WILDER.

ELVIS PRESLEY and ANN-MARGRET in VIVA LAS VEGAS (1964), directed by ROY ROWLAND.

JACK CARSON in TIME, THE PLACE, AND THE GIRL, THE (1946), directed by DAVID BUTLER.

CARY GRANT, JANET BLAIR and TED DONALDSON in ONCE UPON A TIME (1944), directed by ALEXANDER HALL.

Original Film Title: BACK STREET. English Title: BACK STREET. Film Director: DAVID MILLER. Year: 1961. Stars: SUSAN HAYWARD; JOHN GAVIN.

Michael Rabin, 16-year-old American violinist, signed autographs until 11 pm after his first ABC recital at Sydney Town Hall last night, for many admiring music students in the audience. His next recital will be on Tuesday. July 3, 1952. (Photo by Norman L. Danvers).

MICKEY ROONEY and JUDY GARLAND in THE JUDY GARLAND SHOW (1963), directed by BILL HOBIN.

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