Grauman’s Chinese Theatre officially opened its doors on May 18, 1927, with the premiere of legendary director Cecil B. DeMille’s film The King of Kings. Now known as TCL Chinese Theatre, it remains one of Hollywood’s most iconic landmarks.Grace Kelly gained widespread recognition after starring in director John Ford’s film Mogambo with Clark Gable and Ava Gardner. Her performance in the 1954 film earned her a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award nomination.Alfred Hitchcock was one of the most groundbreaking directors in history. Upon his 1980 death, the New York Times called him “the master manipulator of menace and the macabre, and the leading specialist in suspense and shock.”When Humphrey Bogart passed away from esophageal cancer in 1957, he is said to have told his wife, Lauren Bacall, “Goodbye, Kid. Hurry back,” as she left the hospital to get their children.Marilyn Monroe remains the quintessential blonde bombshell, though her time as a leading actress lasted just a decade. Her film The Seven Year Itch was a box office hit, earning $6 million. Tragically, Monroe died of a barbiturate overdose in 1962.The 1952 classic Singin’ in the Rain featured standout performances by Donald O’Connor and Debbie Reynolds alongside Gene Kelly. Widely regarded as the greatest movie musical of all time, the film earned high praise from critics, with Roger Ebert calling it “a transcendent experience.”Olivia de Havilland, a British-American actress, enjoyed a remarkable career that spanned over 50 years. She starred in iconic films like The Adventures of Robin Hood, Gone with the Wind, The Snake Pit, To Each His Own, and The Heiress. In this photo, she is seen alongside renowned film producer David O. Selznick.Sir Sidney Poitier made history as the first Bahamian to win an Academy Award, earning the honor for his performance in 1964’s Lilies of the Field. In recognition of his groundbreaking achievements in film and his diplomatic contributions, he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth and awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.The 1948 film noir classic Key Largo featured Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall in leading roles, with Lionel Barrymore in a memorable supporting part. According to Warner Bros, the film grossed nearly $4.5 million worldwide.Norma Shearer, celebrated as a feminist trailblazer for portraying strong and independent women, was the first actor to receive five Academy Award nominations. She won the Best Actress Oscar for her role in the 1930 film The Divorcee.James Stewart is widely regarded as one of the most beloved actors in film history. The American Film Institute ranks him as the third-greatest male screen legend of Hollywood’s Golden Age. He passed away in 1997 at the age of 89.The song “Bette Davis Eyes” was written by Donna Weiss and Jackie DeShannon. The 1981 hit version was performed by Kim Carnes and became Billboard’s top song of the year. At the time of its release, Bette Davis was 74 years old and sent thank-you notes to all three women, grateful they made her seem “cool” to her grandchildren.Gary Cooper was one of the biggest stars of his times, with a career that spanned more than 30 years. He starred in 84 films during that time! In 1961 he was given an Academy Honorary Award for his body of work.While the idea of a “red carpet” dates back to a 458 BC play, its modern role as a Hollywood tradition began in 1922. Theater owner and showman Sid Grauman rolled out a red carpet for the premiere of “Robin Hood,” starring Douglas Fairbanks. This event marked the very first movie premiere in Hollywood.MacLaine received a Best Actress nomination in 1955 and has been nominated six times overall. She won the Oscar in 1983 for “Terms of Endearment.” In addition, she has earned an Emmy Award, five Golden Globes, and the prestigious Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award.Veronica Lake was among the most glamorous actresses of her era, inspiring women nationwide to copy her iconic peek-a-boo hairstyle. She gained fame through film noir classics like “The Blue Dahlia” and “This Gun For Hire.” Fun fact: she earned her pilot’s license and, in 1946, flew solo from Los Angeles to New York.The glamorous Elizabeth Taylor made headlines with her eight marriages, sparking a media frenzy. Her husbands included Conrad Hilton Jr., Michael Wilding, Mike Todd, Eddie Fisher, Richard Burton (twice), John Warner, and Larry Fortensky.Stewart was a veteran of both World War II and the Vietnam War. He eventually became a Brigadier General in the United States Air Force Reserve. He once said, “When I got back from the war in 1946 people didn’t want the Mr. Smith kind of movie anymore, and I refused to make war pictures.”“Gone with the Wind” was adapted from Margaret Mitchell’s bestselling novel. It became the highest-grossing film of its time, holding that record for over 50 years. Vivien Leigh earned an Oscar for her iconic role as Scarlett O’Hara.Dandridge earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress for her role as the lead in the 1954 film “Carmen Jones.” She was also nominated for a Golden Globe and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.Leo is the name MGM gives to the lion featured in its iconic movie logo. The 1928 footage shown in the photo above was used in MGM’s first talking picture, White Shadows in the South Seas. Throughout MGM’s history, there have been seven different lions, all referred to as Leo, but only the most recent lion actually carries the name Leo.“Rosebud,” the word spoken by Kane on his deathbed, was the name of his childhood sled. He had been playing with it the day he was taken from his home. Orson Welles wrote, produced, and starred in the 1941 classic film.The Wicked Witch was such a powerful role that it ended up defining Margaret Hamilton’s public life after the “Wizard of Oz” premiered in 1939. In fact, she was named the top-ranking female villain on the American Film Institute’s 2003 list of the 50 Best Movie Villains of All Time.James Dean portrayed the iconic troubled youth in movies such as Rebel Without a Cause, East of Eden, and Giant. Following his tragic death in a car accident in 1955, he became the first actor to earn a posthumous Academy Award nomination for Best Actor.Directed by film noir legend Billy Wilder, Sabrina starred Audrey Hepburn alongside Humphrey Bogart and William Holden. The film earned several Academy Award nominations, including Best Director and Best Actor, while Edith Head won an Oscar for Best Costume Design.Clara Bow got her start in silent films before transitioning to “talkies.” She got her nickname “The It Girl” after her 1927 appearance in the silent movie “It.” In January of 1929, Bow got more than 45,000 fan letters!The iconic dance partners starred in 10 classic films together, including The Gay Divorcee, Roberta, Swing Time, and Shall We Dance. Katharine Hepburn famously remarked, “He gives her class, and she gives him sex appeal.” Fred Astaire passed away in 1987, followed by Ginger Rogers in 1995.For the groundbreaking 1937 animated film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Walt Disney was honored with a full-size Oscar and seven miniature statuettes. The unique award was presented by 10-year-old actress Shirley Temple. The Academy praised the film as “a significant screen innovation which has charmed millions and pioneered a great new entertainment field.”At the height of his career, Douglas Fairbanks earned the nickname “The King of Hollywood,” a title later associated with Clark Gable. His final film appearance was in the 1934 movie The Private Life of Don Juan.Mary Pickford, famously dubbed “America’s Sweetheart” and “the girl with the curls,” was one of the original 36 founders of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. She reigned as one of the most celebrated actresses of the 1910s and 1920s.Former child star and Hollywood icon Mickey Rooney married the stunning Ava Gardner in 1942, while she was still in her teens. Their marriage was short-lived, ending in divorce just a year later. Over the course of his life, Rooney married eight times in total.Mommie Dearest, starring Faye Dunaway as the iconic Joan Crawford, was based on the memoir by Crawford’s daughter, Christina. The film depicted Crawford as emotionally distant and abusive. Despite receiving harsh reviews from critics, Mommie Dearest became a box office success and has since gained cult status.James Cagney starred in his seventh film, The Public Enemy, in 1931. While he gained fame for his gritty gangster roles, Cagney was also a talented dancer and stage performer. The American Film Institute ranks him among the greatest male stars of Hollywood’s Golden Age.Shirley Temple Black launched her entertainment career at just three years old and remained a beloved film star until retiring from acting at age 22 in 1950. She later transitioned into public service, serving as a U.S. ambassador to both Ghana and Czechoslovakia.Laurence Olivier portrayed Marcus Licinius Crassus, while Kirk Douglas took on the title role in the 1960 epic Spartacus. Directed by Stanley Kubrick, the film became Universal Studios’ highest-grossing release until it was surpassed by Airport in 1970.Greta Garbo was born in Sweden. She was discovered by MGM’s Louis B. Mayer, who brought her to Hollywood in 1925. She starred in silent films until the 1930 talkie “Anna Christie.” Promotions for the movie used the tagline “Garbo talks!” as a lure for fans.Rudolph Valentino, famously known as the “Latin Lover,” was one of the earliest pop culture icons. He rose to fame in the 1920s with a string of successful silent films. Adored by women and admired by men, his signature slicked-back hairstyle even inspired imitators, jokingly dubbed “Vaselinos.” Tragically, Valentino passed away at just 31 years old.Best known for her role as Ilsa Lund in Casablanca, Ingrid Bergman was a Swedish actress who earned multiple Oscars, Emmys, and Golden Globes throughout her career. In 1999, the American Film Institute ranked her as the fourth-greatest female screen legend of classic American cinema.Before the release of his 1954 film The Silver Chalice, Paul Newman took out a full-page ad in a Hollywood trade paper apologizing in advance. He urged people to avoid the movie, describing it as “the worst motion picture produced during the 1950s.”British actor Michael Caine is known for his cockney accent. 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