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Take a look back at vintage Hollywood glamour at the Oscars throughout the years from your favorite stars ahead of this year's Academy Awards.
Best Actress and Best Actor Grace Kelly and Marlon Brando pose together after the 1955 Academy Awards. Kelly won for
Best Actress and Best Actor Grace Kelly and Marlon Brando pose together after the 1955 Academy Awards. Kelly won for “The Country Girl,” and Brando for “On the Waterfront.”
Loretta Young holding her Oscar at the 1947 Academy Awards on March 20, 1948, in Los Angeles, Calif. Young was named best actress for her role in
Loretta Young holding her Oscar at the 1947 Academy Awards on March 20, 1948, in Los Angeles, Calif. Young was named best actress for her role in “The Farmer’s Daughter.”
Actresses Cleo Moore, left, and Jayne Mansfield pose in front of the Oscar poster at the Academy Awards in 1956.
Actresses Cleo Moore, left, and Jayne Mansfield pose in front of the Oscar poster at the Academy Awards in 1956.
Supporting for the win! Frank Sinatra and Donna Reed each clutch their Academy Awards on March 25, 1954, in Hollywood, Calif. The
Supporting for the win! Frank Sinatra and Donna Reed each clutch their Academy Awards on March 25, 1954, in Hollywood, Calif. The “From Here to Eternity” co-stars won Best Supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actress for their roles in the film.
Judy Garland receives a kiss from Mickey Rooney as she is given a special award Oscar for her outstanding performance as a screen juvenile during the past years at the 1939 Academy Awards in Los Angeles, Calif. on Feb. 29, 1940.
Judy Garland receives a kiss from Mickey Rooney as she is given a special award Oscar for her outstanding performance as a screen juvenile during the past years at the 1939 Academy Awards in Los Angeles, Calif. on Feb. 29, 1940.
Musician and TV host Nat King Cole, left, photographed with Best Actor winner Sidney Poitier at the 35th Academy Awards ceremony in Santa Monica on April 8, 1963.
Musician and TV host Nat King Cole, left, photographed with Best Actor winner Sidney Poitier at the 35th Academy Awards ceremony in Santa Monica on April 8, 1963.
British actor Sir Cedric Hardwicke, right, presents the Oscar to Bette Davis and Spencer Tracy, left, at the 1938 Annual Academy Awards at the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, Calif. on Feb. 23, 1939. Davis won best actress for her role in
British actor Sir Cedric Hardwicke, right, presents the Oscar to Bette Davis and Spencer Tracy, left, at the 1938 Annual Academy Awards at the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, Calif. on Feb. 23, 1939. Davis won best actress for her role in “Jezebel,” and Tracy won best actor for his role in “Boys Town.”
Presenters at the 1958 Academy Awards, Cary Grant and Jean Simmons hold the Oscar awarded to Alec Guinness for his performance in
Presenters at the 1958 Academy Awards, Cary Grant and Jean Simmons hold the Oscar awarded to Alec Guinness for his performance in “The Bridge on River Kwai.”
Actress Anne Bancroft weeps as she accepts a congratulatory phone call for her Best Actress win for her work in
Actress Anne Bancroft weeps as she accepts a congratulatory phone call for her Best Actress win for her work in “The Miracle Worker” in 1963.
Julie Christie and Lee Marvin dazzle with their Oscar statues after winning Best Actor and Best Actress at the 1966 Academy Awards.
Julie Christie and Lee Marvin dazzled with their Oscar statues after winning Best Actor and Best Actress at the 1966 Academy Awards.
Throwing caution to the wind! Actress Shirley Booth celebrates her award for Best Actress win for
Throwing caution to the wind! Actress Shirley Booth celebrates her award for Best Actress win for “Come Back, Little Sheba” by throwing congratulatory telegrams up in the air after the 1953 Oscars.
The toll of a big night! Actress Faye Dunaway eats breakfast at the Beverly Hills Hotel pool with the day's newspapers and her Best Actress Oscar statue firmly planted on the table in this now iconic shot taken by photographer Terry O'Neill on March 29, 1977, the morning after her big win at the Academy Awards.
The toll of a big night! Actress Faye Dunaway eats breakfast at the Beverly Hills Hotel pool with the day’s newspapers and her Best Actress Oscar statue firmly planted on the table in this now iconic shot taken by photographer Terry O’Neill on March 29, 1977, the morning after her big win at the Academy Awards.
Actress Jayne Meadows shares a moment with husband and Academy Awards Master of Ceremonies Steve Allen at the 1955 awards dinner in Hollywood.
Actress Jayne Meadows shares a moment with husband and Academy Awards Master of Ceremonies Steve Allen at the 1955 awards dinner in Hollywood.
Getting ready for the Oscars requires a lot of helping hands! Audrey Hepburn gets some assistance backstage at the 1954 Academy Awards.
Getting ready for the Oscars requires a lot of helping hands! Audrey Hepburn gets some assistance backstage at the 1954 Academy Awards.
Audrey Hepburn took home the Best Actress Academy Award in 1954 for her work in
Audrey Hepburn took home the Best Actress Academy Award in 1954 for her work in “Roman Holiday.”
Smile! Actor Gregory Peck and his wife Veronique pose for a photo at the 1962 Oscars. Peck won the Best Actor award that year for his role as Atticus Finch in the film adaptation of Harper Lee's
Smile! Actor Gregory Peck and his wife Veronique pose for a photo at the 1962 Oscars. Peck won the Best Actor award that year for his role as Atticus Finch in the film adaptation of Harper Lee’s “To Kill a Mockingbird.”
Hollywood royalty! Liz Taylor and Burt Lancaster flash their pearly whites for the cameras after winning Best Actress for
Hollywood royalty! Liz Taylor and Burt Lancaster flash their pearly whites for the cameras after winning Best Actress for “Butterfield 8” and Best Actor for “Elmer Gantry” at the 1961 Academy Awards.
Actress Vivien Leigh is embraced by husband Laurence Olivier after finding out in her New York dressing room that she won the Best Actress Oscar for her role in
Actress Vivien Leigh is embraced by husband Laurence Olivier after finding out in her New York dressing room that she won the Best Actress Oscar for her role in “A Streetcar Named Desire.” This was Leigh’s second Best Actress win.
At home with Oscar! F. Murray Abraham proudly shows off his Best Actor Academy Award at his Brooklyn home. The actor won for playing the role of Antonio Salieri in the 1984 film
At home with Oscar! F. Murray Abraham proudly shows off his Best Actor Academy Award at his Brooklyn home. The actor won for playing the role of Antonio Salieri in the 1984 film “Amadeus.”
Actress Vivien Leigh holds her Oscar, which she won for Best Actress for her role in the film
Actress Vivien Leigh holds her Oscar, which she won for Best Actress for her role in the film “Gone With The Wind,” as she talks to American film producer David O. Selznick at the banquet of the Academy of Motion Pictures, Arts and Sciences, in Hollywood, Calif. on Feb. 29, 1940. Selznick also won a special award for the same film.
Jose Ferrer is hugged by Judy Holliday immediately upon receipt of the news from Hollywood that Ferrer's portrayal of
Jose Ferrer is hugged by Judy Holliday immediately upon receipt of the news from Hollywood that Ferrer’s portrayal of “Cyrano de Bergerac” had earned him the Academy Award for Best Actor.
The creme de la creme of actors in 1944! Barry Fitzgerald, Best Supporting Actor for
The creme de la creme of actors in 1944! Barry Fitzgerald, Best Supporting Actor for “Going My Way,” Ingrid Bergman, Best Actress for “Gaslight,” and Bing Crosby, Best Actor for “Going My Way,” are honored at an Academy Award function on March 15, 1945, after winning big at the annual awards show.
It was a star-studded affair when Janet Leigh, Bob Hope and Russ Tamblyn gathered to attend an Academy Awards rehearsal in 1958.
It was a star-studded affair when Janet Leigh, Bob Hope and Russ Tamblyn gathered to attend an Academy Awards rehearsal in 1958.
Looking good, Mr. Nicholson! A young Jack Nicholson arrives at the Academy Awards as a Best Actor nominee on April 2, 1974.
Looking good, Mr. Nicholson! A young Jack Nicholson arrives at the Academy Awards as a Best Actor nominee on April 2, 1974.
Actor James Stewart attends rehearsal for the Academy Awards in 1958.
Actor James Stewart attends rehearsal for the Academy Awards in 1958.
Actors Burt Lancaster and Kirk Douglas join producer Jerry Wald for a chat during rehearsals for the 30th annual Academy Awards show in 1958.
Actors Burt Lancaster and Kirk Douglas join producer Jerry Wald for a chat during rehearsals for the 30th annual Academy Awards show in 1958.
Actors Rock Hudson and Mae West get cozy during rehearsals for the 30th annual Academy Awards in 1958.
Actors Rock Hudson and Mae West get cozy during rehearsals for the 30th annual Academy Awards in 1958.
Actors Clark Gable, Cary Grant, Bob Hope and David Niven crack up together at one of Hope's jokes while taking a break during rehearsal for the 30th Annual Academy Awards in 1958.
Actors Clark Gable, Cary Grant, Bob Hope and David Niven crack up together at one of Hope’s jokes while taking a break during rehearsal for the 30th Annual Academy Awards in 1958.
Harry Belafonte looked dapper prior to his performance at the 1956 Academy Awards.
Harry Belafonte looked dapper prior to his performance at the 1956 Academy Awards.
Rocky Balboa vs. Muhammad Ali! Sylvester Stallone channels his alter-ego while joking around with the boxing legend during the 1977 Academy Awards.
Rocky Balboa vs. Muhammad Ali! Sylvester Stallone channels his alter-ego while joking around with the boxing legend during the 1977 Academy Awards.
Ecstatic for her Oscar! Kim Hunter received a big kiss and hug from her husband after learning of her Best Supporting Actress win for
Ecstatic for her Oscar! Kim Hunter received a big kiss and hug from her husband after learning of her Best Supporting Actress win for “A Streetcar Named Desire.”
Humphrey Bogart, his son Stephen and wife Lauren Bacall hang on the couch with dad's Oscar in 1952. Bogart won the Academy Award for Best Actor in
Humphrey Bogart, his son Stephen and wife Lauren Bacall hang on the couch with dad’s Oscar in 1952. Bogart won the Academy Award for Best Actor in “The African Queen.”
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