Rare Behind-the-Scenes Photos From Our Favorite Classic Movies

Behind-the-scenes photos show audiences candid snapshots of classic actors and actresses from the films we love. While some of these films went on to win Academy Awards and nominations, filming wasn’t always so serious and strict. Whether practicing, resting, or just goofing around, we get a glimpse of the real personalities of these Hollywood stars. 

Mogambo

Behind-the-scenes of Mogambo. (Photo Credit: Gene Lester / Getty Images)

Actress Grace Kelly can be seen sneaking in a nap between takes and behind-the-scenes of the 1953 film Mogambo, which was filmed in Africa.

Dream Wife

Behind-the-scenes of Dream Wife. (Photo Credit: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer / Getty Images)

Cary Grant is seen reading through his lines for the 1953 romantic comedy, Dream Wife, accompanied by his fluffy friend who looks to be offering his support.

The Seven Year Itch

Behind-the-scenes of The Seven Year Itch. (Photo Credit: Bettmann / Getty Images)

Here we see Marilyn Monroe performing her famous white dress scene from the 1955 film, The Seven Year Itch. The photo captures just how many people were watching as they filmed the shot.

Rebel Without A Cause

Behind-the-scenes of Rebel Without A Cause. (Photo Credit: Warner Brothers / Getty Images)

Natalie Wood and James Dean are seen goofing off behind-the-scenes of Rebel Without A Cause (1955). Dean would infamously die in a car crash just a month before the film was released.

Julius Caesar

Behind-the-scenes of Julius Caesar. (Photo Credit: Hulton Archive / Getty Images)

Marlon Brando is seen reading through the script of Julius Caesar (1953), in which he played Marc Anthony, shirtless under the Californian sun.

The Horse Soldiers

Behind-the-scenes of The Horse Soldiers. (Photo Credit: John Springer Collection / CORBIS / Corbis / Getty Images)

Actors John Wayne and William Holden stand on either side of Constance Towers as she practices shooting a revolver behind-the-scenes of the 1959 Western, The Horse Soldiers.

Dr. No

Behind-the-scenes of Dr. No. (Photo Credit: Hulton Archive / Getty Images)

When they weren’t filming, Sean Connery was holding the ankles of co-star Ursula Andress as she did handstands behind-the-scenes of the 1962 James Bond film, Dr. No.

Carnal Knowledge

Behind-the-scenes of Carnal Knowledge. (Photo Credit: John Springer Collection / CORBIS / Corbis / Getty Images)

Art Garfunkel, Jack Nicholson, and Candice Bergen hang out together behind-the-scenes on the set of the 1971 drama, Carnal Knowledge.

Roman Holiday

Behind-the-scenes of Roman Holiday. (Photo Credit: Paramount / Getty Images)

Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck are seen unwinding between takes of the 1953 film Roman Holiday with a quick game of cards.

The Tin Star

Behind-the-scenes of The Tin Star. (Photo Credit: Richard C. Miller / Donaldson Collection / Getty Images)

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Actor Anthony Perkins is seen taking a much-needed rest, laying his head upon a Coca-Cola bag behind-the-scenes of the 1957 film, The Tin Star.