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Classic cinema, music and television — from Hollywood and beyond — with flashes forward in between.

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Hazel Scott performing "Taking a Chance on Love" in I Dood It (1943)

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June Havoc, Ann Miller, Gloria Swanson, Loretta Young, Donna Reed and Ann Rutherford attending the Cancer Society dinner at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, 1950
Actresses June Havoc, Ann Miller, Gloria Swanson, Loretta Young, Donna Reed and Ann Rutherford — all dressed in evening wear, Havoc in a black strapless gown, Miller in a white gown with floral patterned bust, Swanson in a black strapless gown, turban and gloves, Young in a light-coloured gown with tiger stripe pattern, Reed in a mixed material gown, Rutherford in a beaded gown — captured together while facing the camera, standing in a row, in a medium-length black-and-white shot taken during the Cancer Society dinner at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, 1950
December 8, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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Dolores del Río in a publicity still for Journey Into Fear (1943)
Actress Dolores del Río — in eccentric costume, dressed in a one shoulder leopard print bodysuit, gloves and leopard head headdress replete with ears and large whiskers — captured facing the camera while glancing to the right, her chin resting on her right hand, posed against a light-coloured background, in a black-and-white medium close-up shot for the film Journey Into Fear (1943)
December 9, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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Dolores del Río in a publicity still for Journey Into Fear (1943)
Actress Dolores del Río — in eccentric costume, dressed in a one shoulder leopard print bodysuit, gloves and leopard head headdress replete with ears and large whiskers — captured facing the camera while glancing to the right, her chin resting on her right hand, posed against a light-coloured background, in a black-and-white medium close-up shot for the film Journey Into Fear (1943)
December 9, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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June Havoc, Ann Miller, Gloria Swanson, Loretta Young, Donna Reed and Ann Rutherford attending the Cancer Society dinner at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, 1950
Actresses June Havoc, Ann Miller, Gloria Swanson, Loretta Young, Donna Reed and Ann Rutherford — all dressed in evening wear, Havoc in a black strapless gown, Miller in a white gown with floral patterned bust, Swanson in a black strapless gown, turban and gloves, Young in a light-coloured gown with tiger stripe pattern, Reed in a mixed material gown, Rutherford in a beaded gown — captured together while facing the camera, standing in a row, in a medium-length black-and-white shot taken during the Cancer Society dinner at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, 1950
December 8, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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Michael Rennie during a break from filming The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951)
Actor Michael Rennie — in costume, dressed in a silver spacesuit — captured in profile, face turned toward the camera and smiling broadly as he stands on a step outside the doorway to his caravan, his left hand on the doorframe, right hand on his hip, in a full-length black-and-white shot taken during a break from filming The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951)
December 6, 2025 at 11:44 PM
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Marilyn Monroe between takes on the set of We're Not Married! (1952)
Actress and singer Marilyn Monroe — in costume, dressed in a black bathing suit with criss-cross bust and thigh details — captured facing the camera while turning her head to the right as she looks into a small mirror held in her right hand alongside an eyebrow pencil and adjusts her hair with her left hand, various props and costumes around her, in a full-length black-and-white shot taken during a break from filming on the set of We're Not Married! (1952)
December 6, 2025 at 1:05 AM
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Shirley MacLaine at the London premiere of What a Way to Go! (1964)
Actress Shirley MacLaine — dressed in a sparkling extravagantly beaded gown and white evening gloves, wrapped in a white fur stole and wearing a diamond tiara — captured facing the camera while standing, a shimmering purse in her hands, as she glances to the left, a number of well-dressed guests behind her, in a medium-length black-and-white shot taken outside the Carlton Cinema during the London premiere of What a Way to Go! (1964) Actress Shirley MacLaine — dressed in a sparkling extravagantly beaded gown and white evening gloves, wrapped in a white fur stole and wearing a diamond tiara — captured almost facing the camera while standing, turning her face to the right and smiling broadly for unseen photographers, a number of well-dressed guests behind her, in a medium-length black-and-white shot taken outside the Carlton Cinema during the London premiere of What a Way to Go! (1964)
December 4, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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Moms Mabley, 1944
Comedian and actress Moms Mabley — dressed in a black off-the-shoulder gown and wearing two strings of pearls — captured seated almost in profile, face turned toward the camera while looking upward, posed against a light-coloured background, in a medium-length black-and-white studio portrait taken by photographer James Kriegsmann
December 4, 2025 at 12:57 AM
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Shelley Winters, 1948
Actress Shelley Winters — dressed in a long-sleeved silver blouse tied at the waist, black shorts and fishnet tights — captured posing almost in profile while perched atop a set of large wooden shelves, her face turned toward the camera as she glances to the right, her right hand on the top shelf, right leg extended forward, left leg bent behind, in a full-length black-and-white studio portrait taken during Winters' time at Universal
December 2, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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Jane Fonda in a publicity still for Barbarella (1968)
Actress Jane Fonda — in costume, dressed in a grey net bodysuit, shimmering silver bra, belt and boots — captured almost in profile, face turned toward the camera while seated on a white block, left leg raised, right foot pointed toward the floor, a large futuristic gun in her left hand, pointed upward, posed against a stark white background, in a full-length colour shot for the film Barbarella (1968)
December 1, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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Jane Powell, director Stanley Donen and Fred Astaire between takes on the set of Royal Wedding (1951)
Actress, singer and dancer Jane Powell, director and choreographer Stanley Donen and dancer, actor and singer Fred Astaire — both stars in costume, Powell in a light-coloured gown with frilled skirt, Astaire in military dress uniform, director Donen in a black shirt, dark-coloured blazer and trousers — captured together, Powell and Astaire seated on director's chairs and smiling, facing the camera as they turn to look at Donen, who crouches between them, Astaire holding a prop crown in his hands, in a medium-length black-and-white shot taken during a break from filming on the set of Royal Wedding (1951)
December 1, 2025 at 4:40 AM
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Ellen Drew in a publicity still for The Mad Doctor (1941)
Actress Ellen Drew — in costume, dressed in a light-coloured gown with silver lamé bodice and voluminous net skirt designed by Edith Head — captured standing in profile, face turned to the camera, looking into the lens as she holds a large net handkerchief under her chin, a white column topped with a vase of flowers beside her, in a full-length black-and-white shot for the film The Mad Doctor (1941)
November 30, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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"You can't order me about. You have nothing to do with me anymore."

The former Sister Ruth (Kathleen Byron) reveals her new look to Sister Clodagh (Deborah Kerr) in Black Narcissus (1947)
November 30, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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"You know any prayers, my friend?"

"I'll say one for you!"

Robin Hood (Errol Flynn) and Guy of Gisbourne (Basil Rathbone) sword fight in The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938)
November 30, 2025 at 2:07 AM
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Wallace Beery, Jean Harlow and Clark Gable on the MGM lot during a break from filming China Seas (1935)
Actors Wallace Beery, Jean Harlow and Clark Gable — all in costume, Beery dressed in a white tuxedo jacket, black bowtie and trousers, Harlow in a floor-length satin metallic gown, Gable in a white captain's uniform — captured as they walk together, Harlow flanked by Beery and Gable, arm in arm with both actors, all smiling broadly, production buildings visible in the background, in a full-length black-and-white shot taken outside on the MGM lot during a break from filming China Seas (1935)
November 29, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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"Just saved me a trip to the gym, son."

Josh (Tom Hanks) and Mac (Robert Loggia) dance a duet on the giant piano in Big (1988)
November 29, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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Theresa Harris and Eddie "Rochester" Anderson in a publicity still for Love Thy Neighbor (1940)
Actors Theresa Harris and Eddie "Rochester" Anderson — both dressed in Shakespearean costume as Romeo and Juliet, Harris in a light-coloured puff-sleeved gown and headdress, Anderson in a bejewelled doublet, light-coloured tights and hat with oversized feather — captured together as Harris stands in profile on a stage, turning her face toward the camera and glancing at Anderson, who perches on a set of steps below her, looking up and smiling broadly, in a full-length black-and-white shot taken during the New Year sequence in the film Love Thy Neighbor (1940)
November 25, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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"You don't mind if I borrow your neck for a moment, do you?"

A fairground flashback almost leads to another murder in Strangers on a Train (1951)
November 24, 2025 at 11:41 PM
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Humphrey Bogart, 1940
Actor Humphrey Bogart — dressed in a black suit and dark-coloured check patterned tie — captured in profile while seated on a dark chair, looking off-camera, his left arm resting on the chair arm, posed against a light-coloured background with mixed shading, in a medium-length black-and-white studio portrait taken during Bogart's tenure at Warner Bros.
November 24, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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"I have special privileges in this hotel, Sam. I own it."

Martha (Barbara Stanwyck) makes her position clear to Sam (Van Heflin) and Toni (Lizabeth Scott) in The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946)
November 23, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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Twiggy photographed by David Steen, 1967
Actress and model Twiggy — dressed in a navy blue sweater — captured facing the camera, her face partly obscured by a black hand mirror which she holds in her left hand and looks into while applying eye make-up with her right, using a thin liner brush, posed against a black background, in a medium-length colour shot taken by photographer David Steen
November 22, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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Diana Vreeland photographed by Jonathan Becker at her home on Park Avenue in New York City, 1979
Fashion editor Diana Vreeland — dressed in a black gown with long billowing sleeves — captured facing the camera while seated on a floral-patterned sofa, legs folded, arms held up by her side as she glances to the right, smiling in mid-conversation, her back visible in a large mirror positioned behind her, in a black-and-white full-length shot taken by photographer Jonathan Becker at her home on Park Avenue in New York City
November 22, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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Liza Minnelli performing "I Gotcha" in Liza with a "Z" (1972)
November 22, 2025 at 2:37 AM
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Nancy Kwan in a publicity still for Flower Drum Song (1961)
Actress Nancy Kwan — in costume, dressed in a light-coloured sleeveless cheongsam with embossed pattern — captured facing the camera while looking into the lens, leaning against a large wooden carving, in a medium-length black-and-white shot for the film Flower Drum Song (1961)
November 21, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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Anne Bancroft in a publicity still for New York Confidential (1955)
Actress Anne Bancroft — in costume, dressed in a dark-coloured off-the-shoulder dress — captured in profile, face turned toward the camera, smiling, posed against a cloud-like background, in a medium-length black-and-white shot for the film New York Confidential (1955)
November 20, 2025 at 8:26 PM