Sophia Loren poses with flowers on the balcony of her Cannes hotel on May 13, 1959. Years later, another Italian sex symbol, Monica Bellucci, would say, ”When I have to go to Cannes, that is boring to me.”
Jane Birkin takes up photography at Cannes in 1975. Twenty years earlier, the festival had introduced the Palm d’Or award for the first time.
Brigitte Bardot runs barefoot on the sands at Cannes in 1956. That year she appeared in the film that launched her to international stardom, ”And God Created Woman.
Jayne Mansfield strolls on the beach with her chihuahua on May 11, 1964. The year before, Mansfield had become the first mainstream American actress to appear nude in a film, in ”Promises! Promises!”
Kirk Douglas lets his feet do the talking on May 9, 1966. The word ”ciao” (”hello” or ”goodbye” in Italian) is written on the sole of his shoe.
Arnold Schwarzenegger finds a unique way to promote ”Pumping Iron” on May 19, 1977 at the 38th Cannes Film Festival.
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Lovely Glamour oldie pics from Cannes Film Festival ! This year the 66th.