Vintage Beach Photos of Hollywood’s Golden Icons

Joan Crawford may have been notoriously difficult, but that never stopped her from becoming one of Hollywood’s most legendary stars. From her first role in 1925 to a career spanning over four decades, she built an impressive resume with over 100 film credits and multiple awards.

Perhaps her fiery personality contributed to her four marriages—though in this photo, she looks perfectly at ease, reclining on a beach with her first husband, Douglas Fairbanks Jr. As the son of silent film legend Douglas Fairbanks (Robin Hood, Zorro), their union was pure Hollywood royalty, even if it wasn’t meant to last.