Historic Personalities in Action

Black and white images of historical figures engaging in conversations and events, showcasing formal attire and vintage settings.

And as she looked on arrival in London this year. She wants people to forget any past tangling with the law. May 6, 1953. (Photo by Ross Freeman).

Sir Robert Garran & Wife - Former Solicitor Gen. of Aust - Personality. July 16,1957.

Trevor Bailey & wife. February 23, 1955.

Noel Coward And Yvonne Printemps ***** Together In ***** At British ***** In ***** -- Noel Coward and Yvonne Printemps photographed together for the first time on their way to lunch at the British Embassy to wake arrangements for their performance.Noel Coward, the famous Dramatist, appeared for the first time with Yvonne Printemps, the famous French actress, when they performed a short sketch written by Noel Coward at the British Embassy Ball given for the benefit of British hospitals. The sketch is part of a play which will later be produced in London. November 30, 1933.

Anefo photo collection. State visit to Swedish. Pair to the Netherlands; Dinner in Rijksmuseum offered by Rijksministerraad; 6: from Agt. October 26, 1976

And as she looked on arrival in London this year. She wants people to forget any past tangling with the law. May 6, 1953. (Photo by Ross Freeman).

Wife of one of the world's richest men got a divorce today and a cash settlement of £67,000.She is Mrs. Alfred Victor Du Pont (pictured above with her husband on her wedding day).She told a Florida court her husband expected her to be one of America's best- dressed women on about £120 a month.In her settlement she agreed to forfeit all claims to the Du Pont fortune - probably one of the largest in the world. December 30, 1948.

Juliette Binoche, Daniel Day-Lewis, on-set of the Film, "The Unbearable Lightness Of Being", Orion Pictures, 1988

British Premier At Memorial Service For Field Marshal Smuts -- Britain's Premier. Mr. Clement Attlee, with Mrs. Attlee. leaving West Minister Abbey, London, today, after attending the memorial service to field Marshal Smuts. September 26, 1950. (Photo by Paul Popper Ltd.).

Sister Of England's Premier Duke Weds: The Duke of Norfolk seen with the Duchess of Gloucester at Arundel today, July 31, when wedding of the Duke's sister, Lady Rachel Howard to ***** clerk of the House of Lords, Mr. ***** Davidson, took place.Lady Rachel Howard, elder sister of the Duke of Norfolk, England's Premier Duke, was arrived to Mr. Colin Davidson, clerk of the House of Lords today, July 31. The ceremony took place at Arundel, Sussex seat of the Dukedom, in the church of St. Philip Neri. The Norfolk family is Roman Catholic.) March 17, 1939. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

King George VI of England with Prime Minister Jan Smuts of South Africa, Capetown, 1947

CHARLIE CHAPLIN; MAX LINDER.

Together Again -- Joan Regan with husband Richard Howell at London airport today.Joan Regan, Honey-blonde British Singer with a £25,000 a year voice, flew to London Airport today from Blackpool to meet her husband from whom she has been separated for three years.Joan, now 26, married Richard Howell when she was 17 and he was an American officer. She was just a housewife when they parted-now she earns £500 a week in a Blackpool show.Joan and husband fly back to Blackpool later today where they will discuss a Reconciliation.. later they plan a Cornish holiday. September 29, 1955. (Photo by Paul Popper, Paul Popper Ltd.).

Dahls Reunited -- Mr. and Mrs. Harold E. Dahl, reunited after he had been held by the Spanish Government, are shown coming down the Gangplank of the American Export steamship Exiria in New York March 17 after she had met him upon his arrival. Dahl, an American flying for the Loyalist forces, was captured and might have been executed but for Mrs. Dahl's written pleas to Gen. Franco. She, a professional dancer, has not seen him for more than two years. March 17, 1940. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Marchioness of Dufferin & Ava from John Home at *****. August 30, 1937.

Jack "Legs" Diamond Delirious, Near Death!Miss Marion Roberts, friend of Diamond as she broke into tears on leaving the District Attorney's Office Oct. 14, 1930. Held as a witness, she is in Harlem Prison. During her two days of Police Grilling Miss Roberts had kept a sold front.That Jack (Legs) Diamond can't live was the decision of Doctors Oct. 14th, 1930, as they left the Polyclinic Hospital room where Jack Diamond, wounded Gangster, lay at death's door with lungs collapsed, in N. Y. City. October 14, 1930.

The Merediths Arrive Here -- Mr. and Mrs. Burgess Meredith stroll along the deck of the "Queen Elizabeth on their arrival at Southampton today. Mrs. Meredith is well equipped for the English climate wearing a flaired nutria coat with hood to match and dark brown cuffs and over her arm she is carrying a mackintosh which has been specially fur lines for the occasion.Paulette Goddard and her husband burgess Meredith, were among the passengers aboard the liner "Queen Elizabeth" which docked at Southampton early this morning, Thursday, from New York. Paulette is here to star in her first British film which will be a Technicolor production of "An Ideal Husband". March 13, 1947.

The Churchills Fly To Riviera Holiday: The Prime Minister and Mrs. Winston Churchill enter a plane at London airport this morning, September 9, to fly to the French Riviera. They are to spend a holiday at Lord Beaverbrook's villa at cap D'Ail between nice and Monte Carlo. September 24, 1952. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Dan Dailey, June Haver, Dennis Day, in "The Girl Next Door". September 24, 1953. (Photo by National Screen Service Corp.)

Little Tony, Yoko Kishi, Festival Di Sanremo, 1968.

Elsevier photo collection. Princess Margriet Pieter van Vollenhoven posing Paleis Soestdijk announcement engagement mr. Pieter van Vollenhoven wears stick leg plaster N.A.v. Ski accident. March 10, 1965. Soestdijk

Off To Wimbledon -- One of the favourites for the man's title, Tony Trabert of America, and his wife, leave their hotel for Wimbledon this afternoon for the first day of the All-England championships. June 20, 1955.

Duke And Duchess Of Gloucester At Australian's Wedding In London -- The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester leaving Holy Trinity Church, Brompton (London) after attending the wedding of Lieutenant-Colonel P. Parbury (An Australian) to Miss E. Phipps, daughter of Lady Sybil Phipps. The bride is a ***** of the Duchess of Gloucester, to whom she was formerly a lady-in-waiting. July 7, 1948.

Time Out For A Chat -- At the Mayfair Hotel coming out party Lord Lumley takes a seat on the floor to converse with Mrs. Gerald Legge. June 21, 1955. (Photo by Evening Standard Picture).

Mrs. Campton And Son Sail To South Africa -- Leaving Britain ***** sunny South Africa today (Thursday) ***** cricketer's wife Mrs. Denis Compton and her two-year-old son Patrick.They are sailing ***** the Union-Castle liner "Edinburgh ***** from Southampton to Durban, where they ***** spend the winter with Mrs. Compton *****. December 2, 1954. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Movie comedians can't stay marriedCharlie Chaplin has had 3 wivesPaulette Goddard is the third wife of Charlie Chaplin, though they never had formally announced the marriage. She was his leading woman in "Modern times." August 05, 1939.

Anefo photo collection. Visit President of Mexico President Lopez and Prince Bernhard in the Frans Halszaal. April 3, 1963

JEAN SIMMONS; STEWART GRANGER.

Farrar & Lou Tellegen

Eva Braun's Photo Albums, ca. 1913 - ca. 1944. These albums are attributed to Eva Braun (four are claimed by her friend Herta Schneider, nee Ostermeyer) and document her life from ca. 1913 to 1944. There are many photographs of Eva, her sisters and their children, Herta Schneider and her children, as well as photographs of Eva's vacations, family members and friends. Included also are photographs taken by and of Eva Braun at Hitler's chalet Berghof (or Kehlstein), photographs of Hitler and his entourage, visitors to Berghof and the scenery around Berchtesgaden, and some studio portraits of Eva and members of her family.

Michael O'Shea and his wife Virginnia Mayo. Michael O'Shea (born Edward Francis Michael Patrick Joseph O'Shea; March 17, 1906 - December 4, 1973) was known as an American actor who appeared in feature films and later in television and whose career spanned the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s.

Derby Film!L to R: Suzanne Cloutier, Peter Graves, Anna Neagle, and Michael Wilding at Epson today.The Derby, greatest event of the British racing calendar, is now being made the subject of a film "Derby Day".The setting of the film is actually on Epsom downs.Stars of the film include: Anna Neagle, Michael Wilding, Peter Graves, and Suzanne Cloutier, 21 years old French Canadian who in this film makes her fist appearance in a British film. August 27, 1951. (Photo by Paul Popper, Paul Popper Ltd.).

Robert Wadlow action boy who is 8ft 5ins. September 7, 1936. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

David Whitfield (2 February 1925 - 15 January 1980) was a popular British male tenor vocalist from Hull. He became the first British artist to have a UK No.1 single in the UK and in the United States with "Cara Mia", featuring Mantovani and his orchestra.

Anefo photo collection. Flower Defile for Queen Juliana on Palace Soestdijk, v.L.n.R. Princess Beatrix, Prince Bernhard, Princess Irene and Princess. April 30, 1960

Ugo Tognazzi, 60s.

Churchill Arrive For 'Wedding of The Year': Mr. and Mrs. Winston Churchill, pictured here as they arrive at St. Margaret's, Westminster, London, for the wedding of the Marquis of Blandford and Miss Susan Hornby today (Friday). The 26-year-old ***** bridegroom, who is hair to the dukedom of Marlborough is a relative of Mr. Churchill. October 19, 1951. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

The Duke And Duchess of Kent have Their Summer Holiday In Venice -- The Duke and Duchess of Kent out for strell while holidaying in Venice. They are staying at the Hotel on the Grand Canal while visiting the Citta dei Dogi. August 5, 1939. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

Poll photo collection. Family photos of the Danish royal family. The Danish royal family in their home in Palace Brockdorff in Lock Amalienborg. March 1954. Denmark, Copenhagen

Marlene Bauer. October 01, 1953.

Her Excellency Sees the Queen -- Sra. De Gallegos waves Good-bye to her sons Alfredo, 12, (Left) and Jorge, 11, as she leaves for the palace today. Sra. Virginia Prestinaty De Gallegos, the first Woman Minister to London, went to present her credentials as envoy Extraordinary from Costa Rica to Queen Elizabeth. The Appointment of the Glamorous 36-year-old widow was said to be intended as a Special compliment to Great Britain. May 26, 1955. (Photo by Paul Popper, Paul Popper Ltd.).

Anefo photo collection. French singer Mireille Mathieu arrives. June 30, 1970. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Schiphol

Miss Jean Ferguson (left) the Secretary of the Australia-Russia Society in Sydney leaving the commission with her counsel Mr. E.F. Hill this afternoon. February 15, 1955. (Photo by Leyden).

Photograph of Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (1900-2002) and Mr. Gavin Ralston, Factor of the Estate, walking around the grounds of Glamis Castle. Dated 20th Century

Eva Braun's Photo Albums, ca. 1913 - ca. 1944. These albums are attributed to Eva Braun (four are claimed by her friend Herta Schneider, nee Ostermeyer) and document her life from ca. 1913 to 1944. There are many photographs of Eva, her sisters and their children, Herta Schneider and her children, as well as photographs of Eva's vacations, family members and friends. Included also are photographs taken by and of Eva Braun at Hitler's chalet Berghof (or Kehlstein), photographs of Hitler and his entourage, visitors to Berghof and the scenery around Berchtesgaden, and some studio portraits of Eva and members of her family.

The Duchess Crown A Queen.The Duchess Of Windsor places a golden crown atop the curly locks of Winsome Victoria Dobrowoiski, 4, Named "Miss Boys Club of New York of 1947" In the 13th Annual Beauty Contest sponsored by the boys club for Younger Sister of Club Members. Victoria came Through three round of Judging Ahead of 87 Contestants. December 4, 1946. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

JOAN CRAWFORD and ZACHARY SCOTT in MILDRED PIERCE (1945), directed by MICHAEL CURTIZ.

King Leopold Awaits Recall to Throne. - Photographed at Lausanne golf Course: Leopold, King of the Belgians, with his wife, Liliane Baols, Princess De Rethy. July 29, 1953. (Photo by Camera Press).

Anefo photo collection. Television series "My aunt Victoria", Bob de Lange and Mary Dresselhuys. January 26, 1972

CLARK GABLE and AVA GARDNER in MOGAMBO (1953), directed by JOHN FORD.

DEBORAH KERR in TEA AND SYMPATHY (1956), directed by VINCENTE MINNELLI.

May britt, sammy davis jr, rome 1962

Diplomat Harold Nicolson and author Victoria (Vita) Sackville-West, pictured during the hearing of the Million Pound Will Case, to which Lady Sackville, mother of Vita, was a party. It was announced in August 1913 that Nicolson and Vita Sackville-West were engaged to be married. Date: 1913

Anefo photo collection. Minister Gardeniers hands Remco Campert in the town hall of Rotterdam de P.C. Hooft prize 1976. Ministers, authors, gardeniers, lift. June 16, 1979. Rotterdam, South Holland

Fred and Adele Astaire

CLARK GABLE; CAROLE LOMBARD.

Farrar & Lou Tellegen

GENE KELLY; FRANK SINATRA.

ELIZABETH TAYLOR and RICHARD BURTON in WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF (1966), directed by MIKE NICHOLS.

JOHN WAYNE, ANNA LEE, GUY KIBBEE and EDMOND O'BRIEN in FORT APACHE (1948), directed by JOHN FORD.

Anthony Quinn With Sons Francesco, Danny And Wife Jolanda Addolori, 1965.

Anefo photo collection. Opening by Prince Claus from Sportcentrum 'De Valleï' in Veenendaal. Prince Claus during the tour. 11 May 1971. Utrecht (prov.), Veenendaal

ALAN LADD and VERONICA LAKE in THIS GUN FOR HIRE (1942), directed by FRANK TUTTLE.

Anefo photo collection. Baptism Willem Alexander. Princess Beatrix with Prince Willem Alexander in arms and Prince Claus at Departure Palace House. September 1, 1967

Exclusive Photograph of H.M. The Queen and Prince George at Harewood House, Yorkshire - An exclusive and official photograph of H.M. the Queen and H.R.H. Prince George, taken at Harewood House, during the recent Royal visit to Yorkshire. August 26, 1933. (Photo by The Topical Press Agency Ltd.).

Going My Way - Bashful little man requesting a lift from actress Joan Rice is comedian Norman Wisdom. They are pictured at Pinewood Studios, where they are filming together in 'One Good Turn', Norman Wisdom's second screen comedy. The film is being produced by Maurice Cowan and directed by John Paddy Carstairs - the team responsible for Wisdom's successful first film 'Trouble in store'. August 7, 1954.

MIHURA, MIGUEL. ESCRITOR ESPAÑOL. MADRID 1905-1977. TEATRO."MARIBEL Y LA EXTRAÑA FAMILIA". REPRESENTADA EN MADRID, AÑO 1960. ACTORES:MARITZA CABALLERO Y PACO MUÑOZ.

Watching A Tennis Exhibition In The South.The Countess Barbara Haugwitz von Reventlow and Robert Sweeney, the American-born Amateur British golf champion of 1937 who studied at Oxford and has spent most of his life in England, as they matched a tennis exhibition by Don Budge at the everglades club. It has been reported that they will Marry when the Countess's Danish divorce degree from Count Curt Haugwitz-Reventlow becomes Final. January 19, 1940. (Photo by Wide World Photo).

James Roosevelt. September 13, 1955. (Photo by Look Magazine).

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).

Adolf Hitler 1889-1945. German politician with Herman Goering at his mountain retreat

Anefo photo collection. Premiere of the resistance film "The robbery" in Tuschinski; Yoka Berretty and Rob de Vries. December 20, 1962. Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

06/30/1922. Santander. In the Magdalena palace. HM The Queen with Hs.Aa.Rr. the Infantas Doña Beatriz and Doña Cristina, Upon their Arrival.

Major Randolph Churchill Returns From Middle East -- Major Randolph Churchill being greeted by his wife on his return to England. Major Randolph Churchill, son of the Prime Minister and Mrs. Churchill, returned to London after serving with the British forces in the Middle East. January 07, 1942. (Photo by Planet News Ltd.).

Rossella Falk and Romolo Valli, Teatro La Scala, Milano, 1967.

USA/China: George H. W. Bush (1924 - ) future 41st President of the United States, as United States Liaison to China, Beijing, 1974 - 1975

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

Original Film Title: MY DEAR SECRETARY. English Title: MY DEAR SECRETARY. Film Director: CHARLES MARTIN SMITH. Year: 1949. Stars: KIRK DOUGLAS; LARAINE DAY.

RONALD COLMAN in HIS SUPREME MOMENT (1925), directed by GEORGE FITZMAURICE.

Irene Dunne, the loveliest lady of the silver screen, thoroughly enjoyed her first Hollywood location trip when she went to Arizona to play the starring role in Universal's comedy, "Lady In A Jam." Irene wore play suits and typical outdoor attire most of the time during the five weeks she was at the Arizona Biltmore. Gregory La Cava is producing, directing, writing the gay comedy. November 7, 1947. (Photo by Roman Freulich). ;Irene Dunne, the loveliest lady of the silver screen, thoroughly enj

Alan Alda, Barbara Harris, on-set of the Film, "The Seduction of Joe Tynan", Universal Pictures, 1979

James Brolin, Jill Clayburgh, on-Set on the Film of "Gable and Lombard", Universal Pictures, 1976

Lord and Lady Cowdray met at a house party. June 28, 1953. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency Limited)

DOMINGUIN , LUIS MIGUEL. MATADOR DE TOROS ESPAÑOL. MADRID 1926 - 1996. CON SU MUJER LUCIA BOSE.

RVD / Royal House photo collection. Princess Margriet and Pieter van Vollenhoven for a window in Palace Soestdijk, 1965. 1965

Eva Braun's Photo Albums, ca. 1913 - ca. 1944. These albums are attributed to Eva Braun (four are claimed by her friend Herta Schneider, nee Ostermeyer) and document her life from ca. 1913 to 1944. There are many photographs of Eva, her sisters and their children, Herta Schneider and her children, as well as photographs of Eva's vacations, family members and friends. Included also are photographs taken by and of Eva Braun at Hitler's chalet Berghof (or Kehlstein), photographs of Hitler and his entourage, visitors to Berghof and the scenery around Berchtesgaden, and some studio portraits of Eva and members of her family.

American jazz singer Sarah Vaughan.

Joan Clarke, Dr. Bialoguski. June 21, 1955.

Investiture To-day -- Dame Mary Gilmore, authoreas and poet, at Admiralty House to-day for the investiture by the Governor-General (Lord Gowrie). With her is the Federal Minister for Health (Mr. Hughes), by whom she was introduced. June 07, 1937.

Arturo Godoy being welcomed on his arrival in Southern California by Palmera Page & Virginia Perkins. April 14, 1940. (Photo by ACME Photo).

Hayley Mills, Hywel Bennett, on-set of the British Film, "The Family Way", British Lion Films, Warner Bros., 1966

VICTOR FLEMING and JEAN HARLOW in BOMBSHELL (1933), directed by VICTOR FLEMING.

Steve McQueen, Natalie Wood, on-set of the film, "Love With The Proper Stranger", Paramount Pictures, 1963

American actors Douglas Fairbanks (1883-1939) and Mary Pickford (1892-1979) - 1920

Dame Mary Gilmore. November 09, 1942.

Countess O'Connor, the American wife of Rudy Crespi one of the ***** out the ***** camera in the world. Princess about the results. February 01, 1950. (Photo by Interphoto).

14th Academy Awards / 1942. Ginger Rogers with Joan Fontaine, winner of the best actress award for "Suspicion".

KATHARINE HEPBURN and GEORGE CUKOR in SYLVIA SCARLETT (1935), directed by GEORGE CUKOR.

Peter O'Toole, Petula Clark, on-set of the film, "Goodbye, Mr. Chips", MGM, 1969

DAVID NIVEN and CRISTINA FERRARE in THE IMPOSSIBLE YEARS (1968), directed by MICHAEL GORDON.

Churchill's nephew of charge. John Spencer Churchill, 46, nephew of Sir Winston and a brother of lady Eden, with his wife, Kathlyn Beddall, in London today, September 8, they were appearing at west London magistrate's court today charged with being drunk and disorderly. September 14, 1955. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

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