Classic Hollywood Gatherings

Candid shots of Hollywood celebrities and socialites at various events in the 1950s, showcasing glamorous fashion and high-profile interactions.

Sydney Model Norma Geneave, met Mr. R.J. Pearse, a textile engineer, when he arrived at Kingsford Smith Airport by Pan American Stratoclipper today. Mr. Pearse studied the textile engineering industry in the US for, 10 months. June 4, 1951.

Actor Says Ta-Ta To Zsa Zsa -- Actor George Sanders, who left home after a quarrel with his wife, Sari (Zsa Zsa) Gabor, said today, "I've been discarded like a squeezed lemon."Sanders moved into a flat and said he had not decided whether to return to his Hungarian born wife. November 7, 1951. (Photo by Australian Associated Press).

"Great Friends" -- The Marquess of Milford-Haven and Hungarian-born film star Eva Bartok make a smiling duet as they attend the showing of her latest film in Karlstruhe, Germany, Friday. The titled Britisher, best man at the wedding of Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh, presently is the subject of divorce proceedings instituted by his American wife, the former Romaine Simpson. Asked recently about the romantic aspects of her association with the Marquess, Miss Bartok said: "Since I met the Marquess a year ago we have been great friends." August 31, 1953. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Grace Kelly, Sonja Henie, Cesar Romero. June 06, 1955.

Sydney Model Norma Geneave, met Mr. R.J. Pearse, a textile engineer, when he arrived at Kingsford Smith Airport by Pan American Stratoclipper today. Mr. Pearse studied the textile engineering industry in the US for, 10 months. June 4, 1951.

***** from illness that has kept her off screen, is ***** old friend Van Johnson at Supper. Ann has ***** June 25, 1953.

Zsa Zsa Gabor - Actress. May 30, 1955.

Gloria Swanson Daughter To Marry Paris Film Producer.Gloria Swanson and daughter Michelle Farmer who is soon to wed a Paris film producer, arrive for the premiere of film star Ginger Rogers' Broadway show "Love and Let Love" in New York. October 1, 1951. (Photo by Paul Popper, Paul Popper Ltd.).

13th Academy Awards (1941). Sam Wood and David Hempstead with Ginger Rogers, winner of the best actress award for "Kitty Foyle".

Greer Garson Weds Texas Oil Man -- Greer Garson of the Screen and Col. E.E. (Buddy) Fogelson, a wealthy Dallas oil man and Rancher, are pictured after their marriage here Yesterday. The Wedding was the second for both. Col. Fogelson served on Gen. Dwight Eisenhower's staff during the war. The bridal couple met in Hollywood 18 months ago. July 16, 1949. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Gloria de Haven dated Nicky Hilton, and introduced brother David at show. June 15, 1955. (Photo by Scott).

Joseph Cotten. May 25, 1955. (Photo by Jay Scott).

Kim Novak and Cary Grant, 60s.

Mr & Mrs in real life. Fernando Lamas and Arlene Dahl. May 23, 1955.

Photo shows: A recent Photo of the couple. July 28, 1954. (Photo by Paul Popper, Paul Popper Ltd)

Liz Scott, Danny Thomas & Wife. September 24, 1952.

Fred Kargen, Jane Wyman, *****. June 16, 1955.

Liz Scott, Danny Thomas & Wife. September 24, 1952.

Anefo photo collection. Television prize from Prince Bernhard Fund for Annie M.G. Schmidt. Award ceremony in Burgerzaal van Huis Hilversum Hilversum de Burgerzaal of Hilversum Raadhuis. It is congratulated by director Erik de Vries. October 8, 1959. Hilversum

Preston Goster, Virginia & Charles Farrell. June 17, 1955. (Photo by Jay Scott).

Ingrid bergman, michael redgrave, barrymore theatre, new york, 1961

***** Robinson, Mrs. & Preston Foster. June 10, 1955. (Photo by Jay Scott).

Noah Beery, jun., with his wife Maxine Jones, at the premiere of the story of will Rogers, in which he plays Willey post. September 18, 1952.

Alan Young, Nancy Finston. May 26, 1952.

Montgomery Clift and Hope Lange, 60s.

Franklyn Pangborn. June 16, 1955.

Joyce Gives A Party -- A toast for Joyce...(left to right) Paddy Stone, Beryl Kay, Joyce Grenfell and Irving Davies.Britain's actress Joyce Grenfell, gave a party for friends and provincial editors at St. Martin's Theater, London, last night. January 26, 1955. (Photo by Evening Standard Picture).

A brotherly-in-law kiss for Ann Blyth form Singer Dennis Day. Ann marries Dennis brother, Dr. Jim McNulty, in June. April 24, 1953.

Anita Ekberg and Franco Silva, 60s.

Dinah Shore and husband George Montgomery with one-time star Constance Moore. Dinah caused quite a stir with her cardigan-type jacket with its mink and pearl collar. December 2, 1952.

Terry Moore, Ann ***** Blyth & Dr. James Mcnulty. October 26, 1953.

Duchess in the Stalls - The Duchess of Kent, with Noil Coward, attends the first night of the Ballets de Paris season at the Stoll Theatre, Kingsway, London, tonight (Monday). November 30, 1953. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Here Sydney Guilaroff looks over Leona as she was all ready to be photographed in the wedding gown worn by Judy Garland in "the Pirate." January 20, 1950.

Jimmy Han & Mrs. Bob Cummings. August 19, 1950.

A Favorite Partner. . of diarist Charles Macarthur Hardy is Sarah Chester, grand niece of the Prime Minister. March 30, 1953.

Stars Break For Lunch -- Mai Zetterling, the Swedish film star, lunching with her director, Edmond Greville, at Denham. They are working together on the new film "The Romantic Age". The restaurant at Denham Studios at lunchtime would be a happy hunting ground for the autograph enthusiast. Stars, technicians and production staff mix together at their meals, many of the actors and actresses still wearing make-up and costumes. July 21, 1949. (Photo by Pictorial Department)

Chaplin's Son to wed - Charles Chaplin, Jr., Son of the film Comedian, and his faience, Actress Susan Cooke, Smile happily today as they discuss plans for their Marriage. the ceremony will be a Church wedding next spring in Jackson, Tenn., Miss Cooke's home town. December 01, 1953. (Photo by AP Wirephoto)

Nanette Fabray. June 01, 1955.

Attractive Nonie Piper in a twosome with Frenchman, Guy Chetelat. November 19, 1951.

Million dollars worth of singing talent in this photo. Margaret Whiting, Eddie Fisher and Eileen Barton, who made, "If I had Known You Were Coming I'd Have Baked A Cake." November 17, 1955.

Marshall Thompson & wife. October 20, 1953.

Rubirosa Too Jealous -- Zsa Zsa Gabor and Rubirosa at the Cannes Film Festival.The high-powered Romance between Zsa Zsa Gabor and Playboy diplomat Porfirio Rubirosa is definitely finished, says Zsa Zsa's mother, Mme. Jolie Gabor.MMe. Gabor said yesterday at her Westport, Connecticut, home that "Zsa Zsa can't Marry Rubi because he is so jealous. This time it's over. May 09, 1955. (Photo by Paul Popper, Paul Popper Ltd.)

CECIL PARKER, INGRID BERGMAN and PHYLLIS CALVERT in INDISCREET (1958), directed by STANLEY DONEN.

Susan Zanuck, Dan Daley. June 19, 1953.

TINA LOUISE; ANTHONY MANN.

Her "Oscar" - A Beautiful Doll -- Little Marie-France visits one of the leading Paris Fashion houses to choose the style and material for the beautiful gown the doll will wear. Helping her to choose is M. Castillo, who will make the dress.At a reception to be held in the Harriet Hubar hall, Paris, later this Month, Marie-France, the young French Actress, will receive an 'Oscar' for her part in Julien Duvivier's "Sous Le Ciel De Paris".The 'Oscar' is a beautiful doll brought over from America. January 13, 1954. (Photo by Paul Popper, Paul Popper Ltd.).

Davis Cup Ball at *****. Pic shows Mr and Mrs John Bromwich and Mrs R.J. Griffith. December 29, 1954. (Photo by Wright/Fairfax Media)

FRANK SINATRA; BARBARA HALE.

Sandra church, marlon brando, 1966

Robert & Mary Cummings. June 10, 1955. (Photo by Jay Scott).

Author Gene Fowler is framed between Mrs. Hubert Boskowitz, rhumba-addict Mrs. Orson Munn. Latter's dress shop, did gowns for Martha Firestone's June Wedding to William Ford. January 29, 1952.

Curd Jurgens and Simone Boucheron, Berlin Festival 1958.

The 12nd Academy Awards / 1940. Douglas Fairbanks Jr. picks up on behalf of Douglas Fairbanks, the Special Award (Commemorative Award) - recognizing the unique and outstanding contribution of Douglas Fairbanks, first President of the Academy, to the international development of the motion picture. Vivien Leigh, best actress for "Gone with the Wind". OLIVIA DE HAVILLAND. VIVIEN LEIGH. DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS JR. JOHN HAY.

The new, more sophisticated Jeanne Crain with husband Paul Brinkman at a party. October 18, 1954.

XAVIER CUGAT; BETTY GRABLE.

Hollywood actor John Ireland (pictured). October 16, 1949. (Photo by A.A.P.).

Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh at The Dorchester. Princess Elizabeth. Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary; born 21 April 1926) is Queen of the United Kingdom and 15 other Commonwealth realms. She is the elder daughter of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (born Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark, later Philip Mountbatten; 10 June 1921 - 9 April 2021), was the husband of Queen Elizabeth II. He was the consort of the British monarch from Elizabeth's accession on 6 February 1952 until his death in 2021, making him the longest-serving royal consort in history.

Princess At The Ball -- Princess Elizabeth dancing with Captain David Butters when, with the Duke of Edinburgh, she was guest of honour at the Ball held at the Dorchester Hotel, Park Lane, W in aid of the National playing fields Association Silver Jubilee Campaign. April 07, 1949.

She Sang To Diners:Italy fascinated Rae most of all. "Rome is Breath taking," she says. "Every Roman woman is amazingly beautiful and nearly every person laughing and happy." Here she is with movie star, Anthony Quinn, at the Golden Gate restaurant. Later she sang to guests. "The restaurants are wonderful," she said. July 17, 1953. (Photo by News Blitz)

Gina The SingerEx-Queen Narriman of Egypt was among the Guests at the Gala. She is wearing a white satin dress with Embroidered Floral Motif. With her is Richard Fiez.More then 1200 Guests, each paying £15 for, Tickets, attended the French Riviera's Biggest Gala of the year, the Bal De Mer; At the Monte Carlo summer sport Club. Proceeds from the Evenings Enteratinment was to go to a Poliomyel Istis Charity. August 18, 1955. (Photo by Paul Popper, Paul Popper Ltd.).

Photo shows' A recent photo of the couple.Martine on Honeymoon - and mother goes too.Martine Carol, the "Wicked lady" of french films married Christian Jacgue, Her film director Boss in secret at Grasse in the south of France on in secret at Grasse in the south of France on Thursday - and the two mothers in -law are to live with the couple, from the first day of their honeymoon.Martine - who always plays the seductive wench in her films- said after the ceremony; "we shall all be terribly happy together". July 17, 1954. (Photo by Paul Popper, Paul Popper Ltd)

A Kiss For An Oscar Winner - Shirley Booth laughs heartily as actor Frederic March prepares to give her a kiss an the cheek after she was presented an Oscar for being the top movie actress of 1952, They're shown after the ceremony at which March handed the statuette to Miss Booth who won for her role as the housewife in "Come Back, Little Sheba." March 19, 1953. (AP Wirephoto).

Opera-Hat in hand, man-about-town, Paul Haege talks with his blonde wife while waiting for friends at the Tivoli. November 21, 1948.

Lucille ball, gary morton, wedding, 1961

Corinne Calvert, sued over painting. October 26, 1953.

Virginia Mayo Benson Ford. January 14, 1953.

Look at Her Third Finger, Left Hand -- Screen actress Patrice Wymore, wearing the six carat sapphire ring given her by her fiance, actor Errol Flynn, gives him an endearing smile as they post in a Paris hotel Thursday. The sapphire of deep blue--matching the color of Miss Wymore's eyes--was crusted with baguette diamonds. No one would say how it cost. The couple will be married in both civil and Protestant ceremonies in Monte Carlo Oct. 23. September 30, 1950. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Prince and Actress go to The Ballet Prince Alexander of Yugoslavia arrives at the Stoll ***** for the first night of the Ballet Espagnol Pilar *****. He was accompanied by actress Zena Marshall who wore Spanish pleated skit and a blue mink stole. October 01, 1953. (Photo by Evening Standard)

Mitzi Gaynor, Jack Bean, Buddy Bane. November 22, 1954. (Photo by Jay Scott

Radio-TV Correspondents Association (RTCA) Dinner, 7:25PM. Radio and Television Correspondents Association Dinner. Actor, George Montgomery; Dinah Shore; President John F. Kennedy (with a bandage over his left eye). Statler Hilton Hotel, Washington D.C.rnrn

Mel Ferrer. January 1, 1955. (Photo by Paul Popper Ltd.).

Audrey Hepburn, Mel Ferrer and Dino De Laurentiis, Gala Evening For The World Premiere Of The Film Barabbas, Teatro Dell'Opera, Rome, 1961.

GROUCHO MARX.

World's Richest Women Weds Again -- American Tobacco Heiress Doris Duke, sometimes described as 'The Richest Girl In World' seen after her marriage September 01 in the Dominican legation, Paris, to Porfirio Rubirosa, Hondrary charge d'affaires at the legation and recently divorced husband of French film star Danielle Darrieux. The bride is wearing a green changeable Taffeta dress with diamond ear rings and gold and diamond necklace. May 16, 1952. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

BURT LANCASTER and ELAINE MARTONE in THE HALLELUJAH TRAIL (1965), directed by JOHN STURGES.

The 11th Academy Awards / 1939.Fay Bainter, best actress in a supporting role for "Jezabel". Walter Brennan, best actor in a supporting role for "Kentucky".

Zsa Zsa Gabor and George Sander. August 04, 1952. (Photo by Look Magazine).

Cyd Charisse, Liz Taylor and Tony Martin, 60s.

Gene Nelson, Janet Leigh. November 17, 1955.

Nancy Davis, Ronald Reagan, Jane Powell. September 01, 1950.

RICHARD HAYDN, CHRISTOPHER PLUMMER and ELEANOR PARKER in THE SOUND OF MUSIC (1965), directed by ROBERT WISE.

Trevor Allen & Fiancee. September 19, 1950.

Chatting off-set...Ann Harding (left) in her role as Mrs. Davies chats with the ex-ambassador's wife, Mr. Joseph E. Davies.Breakfast Food Heiress .... Mrs. Marjorie post Davies, wife of the former US ambassador to Moscow. June 25, 1953.

Henry Ford II. January 14, 1953.

Prince Attends Ball At Savoy -- Princess Elizabeth dancing with Lord Louis Mountbatten when she attended a Ball held at the Savoy in aid of the Educational fund appeal of the Royal College of ***** today. Princess Elizabeth was engrossed in earnest conversation as she danced with Earl Mount-batten when this photograph was taken during the ball held at, the Savoy, London, to aid the Educational Fund Appeal of the Royal College of Nursing last week. July 03, 1951.

Actress Kathryn Grant - Bing Crosby at Academy awards Hollywood. March 30, 1955.

Lauren Bacall and Humphrey Bogart

New Zealand test cricketer, Martin Donnelly and his fiancee, Miss Elizabeth James, in the Chelsea, London, home of her parents after the recent announcement of their engagement.First pictures of New Zealand creicketer's London Engagement -- Pictured together in the Chelsea, London, home of her parents are Miss Elizabeth Denyse James, 25, only daughter of Wing Commander and Mrs. D. Cory James and Mr. Martin Donnelly, 32, the New Zealand test cricketer and England rugby footballer, whose engagement was announced last month. The couple met in London just after World War II.Miss James has been a secretary in the Commercial Counsellor's Office at the French Embassy in London. October 16, 1949. (Photo by Reuterphoto)

26th Academy Awards (1954). Fran Sinatra, best actor in a supporting role for "Fom Here to Eternety". Donna Redd, best actress in a supporting role for "From Here to Eternety". Mercedes McCambridge and Walter Brennan accompany them. WALTER BRENNAN. MERCEDES McCAMBRIDGE. DONNA REED. FRANK SINATRA.

Greeting in the Windsor PatternThe Duke of Windsor is greeted affectionately by the Duchess of Windsor in New York, Dec. 6th, aboard the liner Queen Elizabeth. After embracing and kissing at the head of a Gangway leading to the vessel, the Duke and Duchess kissed again and again for still and movie cameramen until the Duchess Exclaimed; "Look, we are overdoing it!". December 07, 1950. (Photo by Associated Press Photo)

Sydney Chaplin. November 07, 1953.

Anefo photo collection. Princess Beatrix and Prince Claus at Schiphol after their journey to Africa they were welcomed by Prince Willem Alexander. February 15, 1969. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

Gertrude Nersser, Buddy Bear. November 22, 1954. (Photo by Jay Scott)

TERESA WRIGHT and SPENCER TRACY in THE ACTRESS (1953), directed by GEORGE CUKOR.

VIRGINIA MAYO; MICHAEL O'SHEA; JACK L. WARNER.

PETER LORRE, ROBERT YOUNG, JOHN GIELGUD and MADELEINE CARROLL in SECRET AGENT (1936), directed by ALFRED HITCHCOCK.

Mrs. Patricia Stewart Dawson and Mr. Pat Garvan, who have just announced their engagement, lunching today at Prince's. They will be married shortly. Mrs. Stewart Dawson, who arrived yesterday from England, is wearing a solitaire diamond ring. July 01, 1948.

BARRY FITZGERALD, BING CROSBY and ANN BLYTH in TOP O' THE MORNING (1949), directed by DAVID MILLER.

ORSON WELLES; RITA HAYWORTH.

Gloria Grahame, Ley Howard.Gloria Grahame seen TV Thursday. June 21, 1955.

White House Correspondents Association Dinner, 7:30PM. President John F. Kennedy talks with actress and singer Julie London at the White House Correspondents Association Dinner at the Sheraton Park Hotel, Washington, D.C.

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