Hedy Lamarr and William Powell in The Heavenly Body (1944)
Dustin Hoffman and Anne Bancroft in The Graduate (1967)
Elizabeth Taylor in a Christmas ad – 1955
During the studio system, it was unheard of for an actor to refuse a part, because doing so often had severe consequences. In fact, Bette Davis was suspended by Warner Brothers for turning down roles.
Katherine Hepburn
Audrey Hepburn on set in Paris during the filming of Paris When It Sizzles, 1962.
Los Angeles, 1955. “Comedians George Burns and Gracie Allen.” Color transparency for the Look magazine assignment “Fall TV Preview.”
Mary Pickford c. 1912.
Old Hollywood: Photographer Frank Worth captured Sammy Davis, Jr. jumping midair on the set of the 1953 film How to Marry a Millionaire as Marilyn poses elegantly on a car behind him. https://vintagehollywoodnouveau.com/
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Susan Hayward (June 30, 1917 – March 14, 1975)
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