20 vintage photos of celebrities at red-carpet events

Fern McErlaneJan 14, 2024, 06:25 IST

Audrey Hepburn (left), Jayne Mansfield (center), and Mamie Van Doren (right).Left - NBC Universal ,Center - New York Daily News Archive, Right - Earl Leaf

The first red carpet was rolled out in 1922 for the Egyptian Theatre premiere of "Robin Hood."
Ever since, celebrities like Elizabeth Taylor and Grace Kelly have attended in elegant outfits.

Actress Mary McAllister attended the premiere of "The Broadway Melody" at Hollywood's Chinese Theatre in 1929.

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In 1933, star Fritzie Ridgeway and her husband arrived at the premiere of "Calvacade" at the same theater.

Fritzie Ridgeway and her husband, Constantine Bokaleinakoff, attend the premiere of "Calvacade" at the Chinese Theatre, Los Angeles, in January 1933.Bettmann/Getty Images

Later in 1933, Charlie Chaplin was spotted among other stars at the premiere of "The Bowery."

Rupert Hughes, Paulette Goddard, Charlie Chaplin, and Dr. Emil Ludwig (left to right), pictured on their arrival at the United Artists Theatre to attend the gala film premiere of "The Bowery."Bettmann/Getty Images

Also in 1933, actress Marlene Dietrich stepped out with director Josef von Sternberg at a Hollywood red-carpet event.

Actress Marlene Dietrich and motion picture director Josef von Sternberg arrive at the Hollywood premiere of "I'm No Angel," which starred Mae West and Cary Grant.John Springer/Getty Images

Dietrich appears here again in 1936, flanked by Constance Collier and Douglas Fairbanks Jr.

German-born US actress Marlene Dietrich attended the premiere of her latest film, "The Garden of Allah," in Leicester Square, London, in the company of Constance Collier and Douglas Fairbanks Jr.Sasha/Hulton Archive/Getty Images

Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney attended the "Captains Courageous" premiere in 1937.

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In 1939, at the Beverly Hills Theater, Mayo Methot and Humphrey Bogart attended the premiere of "Confessions of a Nazi Spy."

Mayo Methot and Humphrey Bogart attended the world premiere of "Confessions of a Nazi Spy," a film based upon Leon G. Turrou's expose of a German spy ring, at the Beverly Hills Theatre in April 1939.Bettmann/Getty Images

Elizabeth Taylor was pictured at the September 1951 premiere of her film "The Lady With The Lamp."

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Over in London in October 1952, Queen Elizabeth II shook hands with Charlie Chaplin at the Empire Cinema premiere of "Limelight."

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Zsa Zsa Gabor arrived on the red carpet in 1953 with a date.

Actress Zsa Zsa Gabor and her date, contractor Hal Hayes, at a premiere on January 1,1953.Moviepix/Getty Images

Shirley Temple attended the television premiere of "Jack Rourke" in Los Angeles on September 16, 1953.

Tom Harmon listens as Chas Black speaks and Shirley Temple looks on as they attend the television premiere for "Jack Rourke" in Los Angeles, California.Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

In 1954, Mamie Van Doren attended the Los Angeles premiere of "A Star Is Born."

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At the 1954 26th Annual Academy Awards, Audrey Hepburn stepped out in a Givenchy gown.

Actress Audrey Hepburn, wearing a Givenchy gown, at the 26th Annual Academy Awards at the NBC Century Theatre in New York City on March 25, 1954.NBCUniversal/Getty Images

On December 15, 1954, Grace Kelly arrived at a premiere with her father and brother.

Actress Grace Kelly, star of the movie "The Country Girl," arrives at its premiere with her father, John Brenden Kelly (right), and brother, John Jr. (left).Bettmann/Getty Images

Actor Aldo Ray carried his wife Johanna down the red carpet at the May 18, 1960, London premiere of "The Day They Robbed The Bank Of England."

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Anouk Aimée and Pierre Barouh attended the Paris premiere of the film "Grand Prix" together on March 11, 1967.

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Actress Jayne Mansfield gracefully signed autographs while being lifted by Mickey Hargitay at the "Spirit of St. Louis" premiere.

Actress Jayne Mansfield is lifted by Mickey Hargitay as she signs her autograph at the premiere of "Spirit of St Louis" in Los Angeles, California, on April 11, 1957.New York Daily News Archive/Getty Images

Goldie Hawn and her husband Gus Trikonis held hands as they arrived at a London film premiere on January 30, 1970.

Actress Goldie Hawn and Gus Trikonis at a film premiere in London on January 30, 1970.Mirrorpix/Getty Images

Entertainer Altovise Davis attended the "That's Entertainment!" premiere in Beverly Hills on May 20, 1974.

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On March 20, 1975, Lisa Farringer and Freddie Prinze arrived at a Studio One afterparty for the West Coast premiere of "Tommy."

Lisa Farringer and Freddie Prinze attend a party at Studio One in West Hollywood, California, in 1975.Fairchild Archive/Getty Images

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