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.
