Vintage photographs capture the stars of Tinseltown's Golden Age celebrating Christmas in style. The Second World War was over and all across the country, Americans were rejoicing. Bob Hope was at the height of his career, but he still took time out to entertain the troops. Frank Sinatra and his family joined in some yuletide cheer with Dean Martin. And Marilyn Monroe waited seductively by the chimney in her stockings - with care, of course.
Great photos.....almost all of them long before I was born, (except the 60's ones)but Hollywood at it's height was just the most fabulous era for people, fashion, and sheer glamour!!
Behind the Sign: The Lost Meanings of the Original Hollywood Sign It seems a little crazy, Lost Landmarks spotlighting one the most recognizable landmarks in the world. Just below the summit of Mount Lee, this strange arrangement of giant letters in sans serif font attracts thousands of tourists daily. They clog Beachwood Drive, posing for cell phone and video cameras, oblivious to the frustrated locals just trying to get home. This thoroughly modern icon has been so infused with myth and build-up that my mother, an avid old movie fan, said upon first seeing it in person: "Well, that's disappointing."
Fun facts about that old sign ..."Hollywoodland" .. now over 90 years old, and it was only meant to see 18 months of service. https://www.signs.com/blog/20-fun-facts-about-the-hollywood-sign/
Number 10....only one suicide? I was under the impression more people had jumped and killed themselves.