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Formal event images featuring distinguished guests engaged in conversation, capturing moments of camaraderie.

Royalty Greets the New Year- The Duke and Duchess of Windsor (right) pause on the dance floor here tonight to exchange New Year greetings with ex-King Peter of Yugoslavia and his Queen, Alexandra of Greece. The royal revelers saw the New Year in at a local hotel (Sherry Netherlands). December 31, 1949. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Anefo photo collection. Commemoration T.g.V. Termination War 25 years of Z-O-Asia, in Congress Building The Hague, with Queen Juliana, Beatrix and Claus. August 15, 1970. The Hague, South Holland

The Prince of The Asturias and his Fiancee. An interesting Picture That Reached England on June 19th., of The Prince of The Asturias, Son of The Bx-king of Spain, and his Fiancee and his Family. The Anncucementi of This Bngagrment Has Caused Surprise and Consternation in Spanish Court Circles. The Prince of The Asturias with his Fiances (left) Senorita Edelmira Ignacia with her Mother and two Sisters, Photographed at Lausanne at A Ball Given By The South American Colony. August 01, 1933. (Photo by Sport and General Press Agency Limited)

U.S. President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Rosalynn Carter at Inauguration Day Festivities, Washington, D.C., USA, Warren K. Leffler, January 20, 1977

Elsevier photo collection. Princess Irene talking tabler minister Luns government dinner Leiden Lakenhal, honor marriage Princess Margriet Pieter van Vollenhoven. January 4, 1967. Leiden, South Holland

Photograph of Jimmy Durante Shaking Hand of Young Boy.

Anefo photo collection. Boudewijn de Groot got golden record for song Land van Maas and Waal, Boudewijn de Groot and Ridder van Rapparel, mayor of Gorichem. April 19, 1967. Gorichem, South Holland

Eddie Chapman and his wife in London on leave from the Gold Coast. October 23, 1953. (Photo by Pictorial Department)

Sam Goldwyn (1882-1974) with Judy Garland (1922-1969). Artist: Unknown

Jack Warner, Audrey Hepburn, Rex Harrison, George Cukor and Oscar, 1965.

Anefo photo collection. Joan Sutherland in Concertgebouw led by Fulvio Vernizzi (conductor). February 25, 1962

Arthur Loew, Elizabeth Taylor. November 20, 1948.

Horst Buchholz, Marcel Pagnol, Marcel Achard and Maria Shell, Montecarlo Film Festival 1961.

Anefo photo collection. Meeting Society mayors Utrecht, attended HM HKH PR. Beatrix. November 6, 1968. Utrecht

Photo collection Government information service. Series Print Anefo RVD Own Without Caption. Collection of photo collection Government information service own, photo number 156-0145. 1956

Harry Cohn, President of Columbia, hands Miss Grace Moore the script for her new picture, "Interlude", while Robert Riskin, famous scenario writer who is collaborating with Harry Lachman in the direction looks on. December 1, 1937.

London Films star Margaret Leighton photographer Premiere of the London film Production "An ***** Carlton Theatre. Margaret Leighton is currently ***** Macdonald in "Bonnie Prince Charlie" at ***** November 24, 1948.

Allied Circle Ball At The Dorchester -- Mail Zetterling (left), the Swedish film actress, in a black chiffon gown with a white brocade bodice and Mrs. Ines Del Villar, of Chile, wearing a white silk and gold off-the-shoulder gown with pearl necklace and ear-ring to match, at the Allied Circle Ball at the Dorchester. May 15, 1950. (Photo by Daily Mail Contract Picture).

07/01/1986. The gardens of the Hipódromo de la Zarzuela became the scene of a gala chaired by HRH the Infanta Doña Elena to benefit the Iñigo Álvarez de Toledo Foundation. In the image, a view of the table chaired by Infanta Elena along with Luis Astolfi, Ana Obregón, Alfonso Fernández Durán and Santi Pérez de Seoane.

FRANK BORZAGE, JOSEPH L. MANKIEWICZ and MARGARET SULLAVAN in THREE COMRADES (1938), directed by FRANK BORZAGE.

With Elsa in Command - Elsa Maxwell, wearing comic Naval Uniform, welcomes film star Olivia De Havilland aboard the yacht at Venice ...Maxwell, one of the ***** are sailing from Venice to Greek and the Green Islands ... The guests include people and film stars from many Parts of the world ...People in the know Estimate that the parts course is going to cost at least ***** some party ... . August 30, 1955. (Photo by Paul Popper).

The Duchess Checks Up - The Duchess of Kent Opened A New Oil Well for the British Malayan oil company in Seria, Borneo's Boom Town, on October 23.After smashing a bottle of champagne against the steelwork of the Well's tower as part of the Ceremony. The Duchess sipped at the champagne (Top Picture) to see what it tasted like.Later, during a tour of the plant, The Duchess sniffed at a bottle of "New" Oil (Bottom Picture).Watching her in both pictures are her son, the Duke of Kent, and R.E. Hales (White Jacket), managing director of the Oil company.The New Well was named Marina in Honour of the Duchess, who, with her son, is currently on a tour in the far east. October 26, 1952. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Madrid, 05/01/1969. First communion of Antonio Flores, son of Lola Flores and "El Pescaílla".

BOBBY DARIN in IF A MAN ANSWERS (1962), directed by HENRY LEVIN.

The Hon Margaret Sinclair, Mr Lionel Sackville West, Miss Elaine Laine and Lord Pentland. Miss Sinclair and Lord Pentland were siblings, their father a Liberal M.P. Lord Pentland (Henry John Sinclair) later became president of the American Gurdjieff Foundation. Date: 1934

Anefo photo collection. Installation Prime Minister of Agt as an honorary member of the Van Reunie Foundation Dutch Carnival Princes at the Catshuis Assistant Oeteld. 18 February 1982

Anthony Quinn, Darryl Francis Zanuck and Genevieve Gilles, 1968.

John Huston, Anthony Quinn, Jack Valenti, 1966.

Jan Christian descendant Hildegarde Christian. June 02, 1953.

JOHN WAYNE and MARLENE DIETRICH in PITTSBURGH (1942), directed by LEWIS SEILER.

HUMPHREY BOGART, NICHOLAS RAY and GLORIA GRAHAME in IN A LONELY PLACE (1950), directed by NICHOLAS RAY.

Anefo photo collection. Television program "Public tribune", v.l.n.r. Henk Janmaat, Dick Doorn, Ellen Craamer, Jaap Double farmer and Tine van Ling. November 14, 1959

Robert Young Here. Hollywood actor Robert Young with his wife and daughters, Carol 20, and Margaret 16, seen at their London hotel, this evening. How to Become a Junior Darby - Hollywood's junior Darby and Joan arrived in London yesterday and tried to analyse their 21 years of happy marriage. Darby and Joan are Mr. Robert Young and his non-acting wife, Betty. With them came two of their four daughters. Said Mr. Young : " We've often tried to. sum up the secret of our marriage, but it always c

Producer Alfred Hitchcock seated inside a trunk, grimly awaiting the actions of actress Kim Novak, costumed as a magician's assistant. Publicity photo, Sept. 24, 1962 (BSLOC_2020_2_8)

SOPHIA LOREN, VITTORIO DE SICA, CESARE ZAVATTINI, PAOLO STOPPA and GIUSEPPE MAROTTA in THE GOLD OF NAPLES (1954) -Original title: L' ORO DI NAPOLI-, directed by VITTORIO DE SICA.

Denise Darcell. February 01, 1953.

Madrid, 03/16/1987. First annual awards of the Spanish Academy of Cinematographic Arts and Sciences, the Goya Awards. In the image, SS.MM. Kings Don Juan Carlos and Doña Sofía, in the presence of the president of the Academy, José María González Sinde, who holds the awards statuette.

The Hon. Mrs Peter Rodd aka Nancy Mitford (1904 - 1973), British author, biographer and society figure. Pictured talking to Lord Stanley of Alderley and Mr John Sutro at the opening of the new San Marco restaurant in London. Date: 1934

PETER USTINOV, KIRK DOUGLAS, JEAN SIMMONS and STANLEY KUBRICK in SPARTACUS (1960), directed by STANLEY KUBRICK.

Jimmy Durante, Celebrations For His 66th Birthday, New York, 1959.

Anefo photo collection. Princess Margriet visited fashion show in Hilton Amsterdam. Princess Margriet, Loco Mayor Bootsma during fashion show. June 19, 1968. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anna Magnani and Aldo Tonti, 1961.

Ella Fitzgerald, 60s.

Mae Murray, Earle Fox (center), on-set of the Silent Film, "The Dream Girl", Paramount Pictures, 1916

Anefo photo collection. TV couple Armand and Michaela Denis of the program "Leopard on Schoot" at Schiphol (in transit to Khartoum). June 21, 1962. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

John F. Kennedy During Visit to Dungenstown, Ireland. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Duke Of Kent - Royalty - Britain. March 3, 1955. (Photo by The Associated Press Ltd.)

DENNIS HOPPER; GROUCHO MARX; BROOKE HAYWARD.

KIM NOVAK and ALFRED HITCHCOCK in VERTIGO (1958), directed by ALFRED HITCHCOCK.

Don't You Dare!Bing Crosby (minus his Film wig) Waves a warning finger at Jay Scott at Ciro's Crosby's Wife, Dixie, is enjoying the Joke. Bing Crosby. I have read in people about all Types of entertainers, but never about the greatest of them all, Bing Crosby. Please, can we have a story About himE. Bramley, Mayfield, NSW.Some time ago, the President of Club Crosby requested you to publish a story about Bing. My fellow Members and I would be very Pleased and Grateful if you would Katherine Magel. Glebe Pt., NSW.Patience. Please. The Bing Takes a lot of Covering. December 21, 1947.

Left to right: Lawrence Tierney, Morrie King, May Mann, film magazine writer and Frank King. The King brothers, film producers noted for ability to operate on small budget," discovered" Tierney and made him famous in their production of "Dillinger."After his first film as gangster John Dilklinger, Tierney was at Santa Anita races in 1945 with producer Morrie King and writer May mann. June 25, 1945.

Hal Wallis, Dean Martin, Shirley Maclaine and Elvis Presley, 1961.

Duke And Duchess Of Gloucester Visit Australian Boomerang Club -- The Duchess of Gloucester cuts the Second Anniversary Cake.The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester visited the Australian "Booherang" Club in London, on its second anniversary. September 05, 1951.

Ann Sothern - Stage & Screen Actress - Personality. April 09, 1946. (Photo by Wide World Photos).

U.S. Vice President-elect Hubert Humphrey shaking hands with Dr. King, as Mrs. King looks on at rally, 369th Regiment Armory, Harlem, New York City, New York, USA, O. Fernandez, New York World-Telegram & Sun Photo Collection, December 17, 1964

Anefo photo collection. Prince Bernhard opened new NTS studio. Prince Bernhard and Mr. View Schuttenhelm Dress. October 2, 1967

Babe Ruth

Ella Fitzgerald con Duke Ellington y George Shearing.

The 30th Academy Awards / 1958. Jeanne Simmons picks up on behalf of Alec Guinness the prize to the best actor for " The Bridge on the River Kwai". Red Buttons, best actor in supporting role for "Sayonara". Joanne Woodward, best actress for "The Three Faces of Eve". The producer, Sam Spiegel receives the best picture award for "The Bridge on the River Kwai". Miyoshi Umeku, best actress for "Sayonara". David Lean, best director for "The Bridge on the River Kwai".

Anefo photo collection. Princess Beatrix and Prince Claus at Opening Vermeer exhibition in Mauritshuis in The Hague, Dr. A.B. De Vries gives the few explanation. 24 June 1966. The Hague, South Holland

RVD / Royal House photo collection. Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard with their 4 daughters the princesses Beatrix, Margriet, Irene and Marijke (Christina) in Palace Soestdijk, with slides, 1958. 1958

Charles Tingwell Australian film and radio actor, being congratulated last night by Margaret Christensen on securing a role in the 20th Century-Fox production Desert Rats. He received a cable just before he went on the air in the Strike it Rich program. November 6, 1952. (Photo by Scott Polkinghorne).

Anefo photo collection. TV recordings from Oekelshow before 15 April; Van Oekel is kissed by lady. April 7, 1976

Madrid, 07/07/1983. Las Ventas Bullring. Bullfight of the Press with bulls by Guardiola Domínguez, Amelia Pérez Tabernero, Marquis of Albaserrada. La Laguna, Fermín Bohórquez and García Aleas. For right-handers: Curro Durán and José Ortega Cano. In the image, HM King Juan Carlos I and his sister, Infanta Doña Pilar.

A photograph of Wallis Simpson at a London dinner party. Wallis Simpson (1896-1986), Duchess of Windsor married the Prince of Wales in 1937, after he abdicated the throne. Date: 1896 - 1986

Listening To The 'Birdie' -- Sir Roger Makins, British ambassador sounds off with a hand-to-mouth whistle as five-year old Julie Nixon purses her lips for her own try at this whistling business while held by her smiling Vice President father.The diplomat volunteered to- try to distract the Nixon girls with his whistling act wile photographers were trying for a picture of the trio at tonight's National Press Club father-daughter dinner. However Patrick Nixon,7, night, doesn't seem a bit impressed. January 8, 1954. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Anna Magnani, tor margana, Rome.

Anefo photo collection. Ingrid Bergman and her husband Lars Schmidt in Amsterdam. February 1, 1960. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Arrival Italian film stars Milly Vitale (left, from the movie "Le Due Orfanelle") and Rossano Brazzi (from the film "Three Coins in the Fountain"). November 17, 1954. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

Alfred Hitchcock and Robert Wise, Thalberg Award, 1968.

The 16th Academy Awards / 1944. Jennifer Jones, best actress for "the Song of Bernadette". Charles Coburn, best actor in a supporting role for "The More the Merrier".

George Cukor and Jack L. Warner, Golden Globe Awards For My Fair Lady, 1965.

Anefo photo collection. Prince Claus back from Suriname at Schiphol. Prince Claus and Prince Alexander. July 31, 1969

Hair dressing, wardrobe and make-up get to work on Susan Shaw before a scene in Waterfront - While Susan herself puts final touches to her lips. Paul Soskin's independent production Waterfront, stars Roberts Newton, Kathleen Harrison and Susan Shaw, with Avis Scott and Richard Burton. Based on the novel by John Brophy, the script is by John Brophy and Paul Soskin, and the film is directed by Michael Anderson. Still by Ian Jeayes. July 20, 1950. (Photo by J. Arthur Rank Organisation Ltd.).;Hair d

Jack Benny. April 24, 1947. (Photo by Wide World Photo).

Lourdes De Oliveira, Dawn Addams, Marcel Camus and Lea Garcia, Paris 1960.

MARLENE DIETRICH. 1948.

Anefo photo collection. Miss Holland. Miss Holland Elections 1957 in Krasnapolsky in Amsterdam. Miss Holland is the 18 year old Corrie Corine, Red. Rottschäfer. May 5, 1957. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

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