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The 1940s gave us Hollywood's true golden age beauties, when stars like Rita Hayworth, Veronica Lake, and Hedy Lamarr lit up the silver screen with a sophistication we just don't see anymore. These 30 stunning photographs capture that old Hollywood magic – the perfectly waved hair, the elegant gowns, those sultry glances that made hearts skip a beat. Before photoshop and botox, these ladies had that special something that made them unforgettable. Pure class, pure glamour, pure Hollywood.

#1

Judy Garland

Black and white portrait of a glamorous 1940s Hollywood icon with soft curls and a sheer, embellished dress.

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    Rita Hayworth

    Glamorous 1940s Hollywood icon with vintage hairstyle and elegant expression, embodying classic golden age beauty.

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    #3

    Lana Turner

    Glamorous 1940s icon in a textured coat posing dramatically in classic Hollywood black and white portrait.

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    Der Kommissar
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There are many other photos of Lana that are more flattering than this one

    #4

    Vivien Leigh

    Black and white portrait of a glamorous 1940s Hollywood icon smiling in a ruffled vintage dress with styled hair.

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    #5

    Hedy Lamarr

    Elegant 1940s Hollywood icon with curled hair, pearl necklace, and polka dot dress portraying glamorous vintage style.

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    Grace Kelly

    Glamorous 1940s icon wearing a vintage elegant dress and gloves, embodying classic Hollywood golden era style.

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    Ashtophet
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love this dress from Rear Window… she looks so amazing in that movie!

    #7

    Ginger Rogers

    Glamorous 1940s icon with vintage hairstyle and floral accessory, smiling in a classic Hollywood portrait.

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    Nikki Sevven
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ginger Rogers danced every move that Fred Astaire did...but backwards and wearing high heels.

    #8

    Veronica Lake

    Black and white portrait of a glamorous 1940s Hollywood icon with wavy hair and a sheer embroidered blouse.

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    Tim Gibbs
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    During WWII she was asked to cut her hair because women who copied it and worked in munitions factories kept get their hair stuck in machinery.

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    #9

    Katharine Hepburn

    Black and white portrait of a glamorous 1940s Hollywood icon with wavy hair and classic vintage style.

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    Olivia De Havilland

    Black and white photo of a glamorous 1940s icon in a period dress sitting by an ornate window with curtains.

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    Jennifer Jones

    Black and white portrait of a glamorous 1940s Hollywood icon wearing pearls and a stylish coat, embodying vintage elegance.

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    Rosalind Russell

    Black and white image of a glamorous 1940s Hollywood icon smiling and wearing a floral hat indoors.

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    #13

    Mary Astor

    Black and white portrait of a glamorous 1940s icon smiling, showcasing classic Hollywood elegance and style.

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    Eleanor Parker

    Black and white portrait of a glamorous 1940s icon with styled hair and elegant attire in classic Hollywood fashion.

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    Marlene Dietrich

    Black and white portrait of a glamorous 1940s icon wearing a fur coat and hat, embodying classic Hollywood elegance.

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    Ingrid Bergman

    Glamorous 1940s icon smiling with hand in hair, showcasing classic Hollywood beauty and style in a vintage portrait.

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    Greer Garson

    Glamorous 1940s Hollywood icon in vintage feathered dress with styled curly hair and classic makeup in black and white portrait.

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    Bette Davis

    Black and white portrait of a glamorous 1940s icon with styled hair and pearl necklace representing Hollywood elegance.

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    Who? Me?
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I see why they used 'She's got Bette Davis eyes' in the song!

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    Ava Gardner

    Black and white portrait of a glamorous 1940s Hollywood icon smiling in front of an American flag.

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    Claudette Colbert

    Black and white portrait of a glamorous 1940s icon with vintage hairstyle and pearl necklace, epitomizing Hollywood glamour.

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    Maureen O'hara

    Black and white portrait of a glamorous 1940s icon with curly hair and vintage attire in classic Hollywood style.

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    Forrest Hobbs
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    - as Esmeralda in the Hunchback of Notre Dame.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hunchback_of_Notre_Dame_(1939_film)

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    #23

    Lauren Bacall

    Black and white portrait of a glamorous 1940s icon with styled hair and classic makeup in Hollywood golden era.

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    #24

    Jane Wyman

    Black and white photo of a glamorous 1940s Hollywood icon smiling on a movie set during filming.

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    #25

    Paulette Goddard

    1940s glamorous Hollywood icon smiling with vintage hairstyle and elegant outfit against zebra print background

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    Joan Leslie

    Black and white portrait of a glamorous 1940s icon with styled hair and flowers, embodying Hollywood elegance.

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    #27

    Priscilla Lane

    Black and white portrait of a glamorous 1940s icon reclining and posing in elegant vintage Hollywood style.

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    Joan Crawford

    Black and white portrait of a glamorous 1940s Hollywood icon wearing a detailed white dress with lace trim.

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    Forrest Hobbs
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Joan Crawford? I know a song about her 😁 (she'd died four years previously): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inlzsea8BYA

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    Barbara Stanwyck

    Black and white portrait of a glamorous 1940s Hollywood icon with vintage hairstyle and floral patterned dress.

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    Donna Reed

    Black and white portrait of a glamorous 1940s Hollywood icon smiling in a checkered blouse.

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    Der Kommissar
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    2 weeks ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Married Donna had an affair with Dean Martin and dld little to hide it. Back in the 50s, people did not flaunt the fact that they were cheating on their spouses.

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