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Elegant nighttime social gatherings capturing individuals in sophisticated dresses and tuxedos, set against a backdrop of vintage charm and glamour.

Marlene Dietrich (1901-1992), German actress and singer with Noel Coward (1899-1973) at the Globe Theatre in London to see Coward's play After the Ball     Date: 16th June 1954
Marlene Dietrich (1901-1992), German actress and singer with Noel Coward (1899-1973) at the Globe Theatre in London to see Coward's play After the Ball Date: 16th June 1954
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Opposition Leader Chifley on regular courtesy call to Mrs. Curtin at Cottesloe (WA) home, 1950. November 17, 1950.
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Negro Evangelist And White Bride - Father Divine, Negro religious cult leader, and his 21-year-old white bride, The former Edna Rose Ritchings of Montreal, Canada, smiling hold hands while visiting Peace Chapel here yesterday. August 09, 1946. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).
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Giorgio albertazzi, anna proclemer, 1967
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Burl Ives, on-set of the Film, "The Spiral Road", Universal Pictures, 1962
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Louis Armstrong y Billie Holyday en 1947 en Nueva Orleans. LOUIS ARMSTRONG. BILLIE HOLIDAY.
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MARY PICKFORD; IRVING G. THALBERG; LIONEL BARRYMORE; MARIE DRESSLER; HARRY RAPF.
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Gerald R. Ford, Jr., and Betty Bloomer Warren at their wedding rehearsal dinner, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, White House Photo Office, October 14, 1948
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Young Australian Singer Gets Recording Contract -- Jim Parkinson and his wife Faye give a kiss to his first record.24-year-old Jim Parkinson, from Sydney, Australia, who arrived in this country with his charming newly wed wife Faye aged 23 only October last, has landed a contract with Columbia, for whom he will sing exclusively, his first record "All At Once" is being released on Saturday next. In his native Australia he has over 1,000 broadcasts to his credit and some 60 recordings. Since arriving here he has appeared with Ted Heath and Cyril Stapleton. Jack Hylton wants to present him in "Youth Takes a Bow" at the end of November. November 18, 1955. (Photo by Scotnews).
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Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon, 1966.
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John Howard Davies (b. 1939) English actor who gained fame as a child actor making his debut as Oliver Twist
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Kirk Douglas and Anne Buydens, Rome 1967.
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Frank Sinatra and Ava Gardner signing a 'Good Citizens' pledge, New York City, Sept. 19,1952. The couple were married the previous year after Sinatra divorced his first wife, Nancy. (BSLOC_2015_17_224)
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Nixons Check Results -- Sen. Richard Nixon, the Republican vice presidential candidate, and his wife, Pat, check election returns on a teletype at their Ambassador Hotel headquarters tonight. The Nixon came to the hotel after an afternoon of relaxation at nearby Laguna Beach. November 4, 1952. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).
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Anefo photo collection. Orchestra of Kurt Edelhagen in Scheveningen, Rita Reys (and Kurt Edelhagen (R). 24 July 1958. Scheveningen, South Holland
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Ingmar Bergman. 1918-2007. Swedish film director. Here together with his wife Ingrid von Rosen. 1980
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Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, Maschere D'Argento Award, Rome, 1966.
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Danish tennis star Kurt Nielsen was still able to smile despite his defeat by American Vic Seixas in the Wimbledon singles final. Nielsen is shown with his 21-year-old fiancee Miss Helle Hagemann, who flew from Denmark to see the final. July 10, 1953. (Photo by Daily Mirror).
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Canberra visitors to Brisbane Mr. and Mrs. R.P Greenish are in the official party. Mr. Greenish was the first secretary of the Australian American Association. June 2, 1952. (Photo by David R. Jones).
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Goldwyn One Of "World's 10 Leading Citizens -- Goldwyn is an interested watcher as her husband, Hollywood film producer Samuel Goldwyn, sits for sculptor Vasco Lazzolo at the Goldwyn's West London hotel.Lazzolo, who recently completed a bust of the Duke of Edinburgh, is doing the Goldwyn bust as one of a set of the "World's ten leading citizens".The Goldwyns are in London for a short holiday trip. May 7, 1953. (Photo by United Press Photo).
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Gene Barry. June 21, 1955.
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New Play Under Production - Reading over their scripts are Valerie Hobson and Herbert Lom at rehearsals today. The new musical play "The King and I" goes into rehearsals at the Drury Lane, the play deals with Siam. September 03, 1953. (Photo by Daily Mail Contract Picture).
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CARY GRANT and KATHARINE HEPBURN in BRINGING UP BABY (1938), directed by HOWARD HAWKS.
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Reported Capture of Austrian Cabinet:Dr. Dollfus and his wife.It is reported that Dr. Dollfus and entire Cabinet have been captured by Nazi and held prisoners in Federal Chancellery. September 3, 1934. (Photo by The Associated Press of Great Britain Ltd.).
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Ursula thiess, Richard Allan, Charlotte Austin. November 1, 1954. (Photo by Jay Scott).
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Proud Dates - Brian Donlevy, screen star, is proud of his Stork Club Luncheon date as the expression on his face shows in this photograph. Equally proud of her date is his 4-year old daughter, Judy. The couple are in New York for a few weeks while Mr. Donlevy is on location in the filming of his latest picture, "Kiss of Death." September 5, 1947. (Photo by Wide World Photos).
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MARLENE DIETRICH and BILLY WILDER in A FOREIGN AFFAIR (1948), directed by BILLY WILDER.
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Leslie Caron, Mike Nichols and Oscar for The Movie The Graduate, 1967.
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Anefo photo collection. Film festival Rotterdam. Film director Joris Ivens wife Marceline Loridan. January 26, 1989. Rotterdam, South Holland
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Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, Maschere D'Argento Award, Rome, 1966.
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EVA MARIE SAINT and NORMAN PANAMA in THAT CERTAIN FEELING (1956), directed by NORMAN PANAMA.
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CARY GRANT and KATHARINE HEPBURN in HOLIDAY (1938), directed by GEORGE CUKOR.
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FRANK SINATRA; AVA GARDNER.
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***** Lyndall Barbour and Sidney Wheeler, ***** the 1949 Macquarie Award for best actress ***** are shown with their statuettes after the ***** nation last night in he Macquarie Auditorium. March 1, 1950.
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The 37th Academy Award / 1965. Audrey Hepburn with Rex Harrison, winner of the best actor award for "My Fair Lady".
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Doris Hayes, Premier Prix du Concours International de Chant de Toulouse. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel
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Anefo photo collection. The German singer Gerard Wendlang receives golden record in casino, for his "Tanze Mit Mir in the morning". Rina Lodders presents the Golden Plate. September 27, 1962
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JOANNE WOODWARD and PAUL NEWMAN in THE LAST MOVIE STARS (2022), directed by ETHAN HAWKE.
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USA, Texas, Houston, Gloria De Haven, Charlie McCarthy, and Ventriloquist Edgar Bergen at Shamrock Hotel, 1955
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SEAN O'FEENEY (JOHN FORD) DIRECTOR DE CINE. JOHN FORD. O'FEENEY SEAN. OFEENEY SEAN.
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SHIRLEY TEMPLE.
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Mrs. Victoria Azarian ,.  Leon Abdalian Collection
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Wrestler Gorgeous George holding a tea cup as his hair is styled by Miss Bettie of Hollywood. Feb. 19, 1949. He appeared in the 1949 movie, ALIAS THE CHAMP. - (BSLOC_2014_17_162)
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"Louisa" a Universal-International picture"I kiss your hand Madame "Edmund Gwenn says to Spring Byington in this scene from Universal-International's family comedy "Louisa" which starts at the State theatre tomorrow. Co-stars are Ronald Reagan, Ruth Hussey and Charles Coburn. November 2, 1930.
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Anna Proclemer, Mercurio D'Oro Award, Layla, 1962.
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28th Academy Awards (1956). Jack Lemmon, best actor in a suuporting role for "Mister Roberts". Jo Van Fleet, best actress in a supporting role for "East of Eden".
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02/01/1968. Lola Flores and Paco Martínez Soria, Cinematographic Union Awards.
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Presentation of a silver pitcher for the White House to First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy (JBK). James Hoban Alexander presents a silver pitcher to First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy. Diplomatic Reception Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
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British Actor Given Star Part In Sacha Guitry Film --(L to R) Derrick de Marney and Percy Marmont, who will act as Cardinal Woolsey photographed prior to departure from Victoria today.M. Sacha Guitry, the great French actor, is starting at once on the production a film which he has written himself - a miniature cavalcade of English Monarchs. A young British actor - Mr. Derrick de Marney - has been chosen to play the part of Lord Darnely, second husband and cousin of Mary Queen of Scots. He left for Paris today. The film, "Pearls of the Crown" - is to be made at the Billancourt studios. February 20, 1937.
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President Eisenhower with celebrities at the White House News Photographers Association Dinner. May 7, 1956, at the Sheraton Park Hotel. L-R: Ray Mouriks and Antoning Bevikefina (Murio & Sheila Dance Team); Vic Damone; Jane Powell; the President; Bob Hope; Pearl Bailey; and L. Pamario the pianist. - (BSLOC_2014_16_162)
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The 21st Academy Awards / 1949. John Huston, best director for "The Treasure of the Sierra Madre". Walter Huston, best actor in a supporting role for "The Treasure of the Sierra Madre".
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The 32ª Academy Awards / 1960. Natalie Wood and Robert Wagner, Oscar night´s presenters, with Franklin E. Milton winner of the best sound award for "Ben-Hur".
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AUDREY HEPBURN and GREGORY PECK in ROMAN HOLIDAY (1953), directed by WILLIAM WYLER.
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Anefo photo collection. Vera Lynn in the AVRO studio. September 20, 1957
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MARLENE DIETRICH.
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Madrid, 12/20/2000. Elio Berhanyer and Charo Palacios, Countess of Montarco, at the great Christmas party organized by Codorníu in the Joy Eslava room.
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London, 1967. The British writer Agatha Christie, with "La Camboria", in London, in 1967.
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Winners Of Hollywood's Annual Awards -- Adjudged the best film stars of the past year. Paul Muni and Louise Rainer pose with the awards given by the academy of motion picture arts and sciences at the 9th annual presentation dinner at the Biltimore Bowl, Hollywood. Frank Capra named the best director of the year is also shown with "Louis Pastor". Miss Rainer won filmdon's highest honour for her work in "The Great Ziegfield." Capra was rewarded for his direction of "Mr. Deeds Goes to Town." March 15, 1937. (Photo by Keystone).
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Rosemary Clooney in Paramount Pictures.Jose Ferrer, who in addition to other arts knows quite a bit about painting, entertains his wife, Rosemary Clooney in the studio at their home after she finished here starring role in Irving Berlin's "White Christmas" for Paramount. April 4, 1955. (Photo by "White Christmas").
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Beatrice Ellis (Evie) with Duke Ellington onhis 65th birthday.
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Eddie Cantor and his daughter, Margie
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