Stars of the Silver Screen

Always the epitome of style, Audrey Hepburn fittingly started out as a model before being spotted by a movie producer. Her first major film, Roman Holiday, won her an Academy Award for Best Actress and catapulted her to stardom.

Known as the first lady of the screen Bette Davis’ is one of the Hollywood greats. Her striking presence, paved the way for future female leads.

Clark Gable was a breed apart and one of the biggest box office stars of all time.  The cameras loved him and he didnt let you forget that he was by far the tallest, most handsome, charming man in Hollywood.

After becoming a movie star at the age of just 12 in National Velvet, Dame Elizabeth Taylor emerged as a beacon of the Hollywood studio system.

Sinatra’s film career took off when he starred with Gene Kelly in Anchors Aweigh and On The Town.

His dance routine to the title song in Singin’ in the Rain is one of the most iconic in Hollywood history.

James Stewart achieved stardom for his portrayal of the ordinary man who battles against the throes of adversity as highlighted in two of his most loved films, Mr Smith Goes to Washington and It’s a Wonderful Life.

Katharine Hepburn’s, who’s movie career covered over 60 years, was known for playing empowered, intelligent and sophisticated women.

Born in a New York ghetto to Russian-Jewish immigrants, Kirk Douglas turned himself into a genuine megastar through boundless determination, impeccable physique and dashing good looks.

Widely considered the greatest actor ever, Marlon Brando’s performances were as dazzling as his own larger-than-life personality.

Initially talent spotted while dancing underage in a Tijuana nightclub act, it wasn’t until Margarita Cansino changed her name to Rita Hayworth that her Hollywood career really took flight.

A film industry phenomenon with an unparalleled cross-over appeal in both European and American cinema, Sophia Loren was equally at home playing gritty realism, in Two Women, as delivering frothy comedy opposite Cary Grant on a Houseboat.