Fans from around the world continue to be fascinated by classic-era
Hollywood (1925-1960) and its larger-than-life stars. Nostalgia for this
simpler, more glamorous time offers a safe and temporary escape from our
complex lives. The authors capture this era with in Hollywood at Play,
featuring unique and rarely seen images of such legendary stars as
Audrey Hepburn, Elizabeth Taylor, Bette Davis, Joan Crawford, Marilyn
Monroe, Clark Gable, Judy Garland, W.C. Fields, and Tyrone Power
enjoying fun and relaxation outside of their studios.
Hollywood at Play presents iconic images of the classic stars taking
time out from the demands of celebrity to enjoy dancing, bike-riding,
roller skating, bowling, and playing tennis; diversions offering a
chance to relax and be themselves. This delightful and unique book will
appeal to classic movie fans, and enthusiasts of celebrity, fashion, and
Hollywood history.
The photos contained in Hollywood at Play come from the collection of
Eddie Brandt's Saturday Matinee, Hollywood's first and oldest
family-owned photo archive. From the 800,000 images available in their
collection the authors have chosen over 200 fascinating and rare photos
to include in this book. Among the photos are eight rare photos of a
young Marilyn Monroe at play; Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland frolicking
at a pool party; Steve McQueen and James Garner astride McQueen's iconic
motorcycle between takes of The Great Escape;Bobby Darin and Sandra Dee
out on the town; Sammy Davis Jr. hamming it up with Dean Martin and
Frank Sinatra; and many others.
