Meet the stars of Hollywood's Golden Age!

Who were the stars of Hollywood's 'Golden Age?' - The Golden Age of American cinema refers the the period from the 1920s until the end of the 1960s. During this time, big studios such as MGM, Warner Bros., 20th Century Fox, RKO, and Paramount produced classics of American cinema.

It was also a time for some of Hollywood's biggest names. Cary Grant, Marlon Brando, Audrey Hepburn, and so many others wrote their names in the history books with their performances.

We put together a gallery of some of the leading lights of Hollywood's finest age. Let's take a look!

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Marlon Brando - Marlon Brando has become one of the most-studied and inspirational figures for students of acting. He is one of the early pioneers of method acting, inherited by stars like Christian Bale, Jack Nicholson, and Adrien Brody.

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Ann-Margret - With her unmistakable smile, Ann-Margret Olsson became known by her first name alone after starring alongside Elvis Presley in 1964's 'Viva Las Vegas.'

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Cary Grant - Cary Grant was one of the most charismatic actors of the time. His real name was Archibald Alexander Leach, and he starred in more than 30 films throughout his career.

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Charlotte Rampling - Charlotte Rampling was one of the first English actresses to conquer Hollywood. She starred in French, Italian, English, and American films.

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Errol Flynn - He was the definition of a gentleman and never had a hair out of place. Errol Flynn was one of Hollywood's first heartthrobs.

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Britt Ekland - She is known for starring in 'The Night They Raided Minsky's' and playing Bond girl Mary Goodnight in the James Bond film 'The Man With The Golden Gun.'

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Fred Astaire - Fred Astaire was one of the biggest names in Hollywood, for his acting as well as his singing and dancing. Nobody could rock a suit while dancing and singing like Fred Astaire could.

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Brigitte Bardot - The French actress was one of the most-popular sex symbols of the 1960s.

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Hedy Lamarr - As well as being a gorgeous and talented actress, Hedy Lamarr was also an inventor. Together with composer George Antheil, she invented a guidance system for the US Armed Forces that paved the way for the wireless technology we use today.

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Robert Redford - Best known for films like 'The Great Gatsby' and 'Three Days of the Condor', Redford is one of Hollywood's biggest icons, and is still acting today, aged 81.

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Carroll Baker - Caroll Baker starred in more than 30 films and was a sex symbols of the 1960s.

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Gary Cooper - Gary Cooper was one of cinema's favorite cowboys in the 1930s and '40s. With a hypnotizing look in his eye, Gary was a talented and dedicated actor.

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Elke Sommer - This German actress carved out a Hollywood career for herself in the 1960s and '70s.

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Linda Darnell - Darnell became a model aged 11. By 13 she was in the world of acting. She appeared in more than 20 films over the course of her career.

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James Dean - James Dean didn't star in as many films as you may think. That didn't stop him from becoming a cultural icon of the 1950s for his portrayal of rebellion and youth angst.

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Grace Kelly - The actress who became a princess was recognized for her talent on screen, as well as her incomparable beauty.

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Clark Gable - Gable is remembered for his wealth of acting talent, as well as his mustache. He appeared in more than 60 films and in 1999 the American Film Institute named him the seventh-greatest male film star of all time.

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Diana Dors - Diana Dors was undeniably gorgeous and a natural-born actress. She was a star in the 1960s.

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Rita Hayworth - Hayworth's career hit a peak in the 1940s with films such as 'Only Angels Have Wings' and 'Tales of Manhattan.' She is an absolute legend of North American film.

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Anthony Perkins - He will always be known for his role in 'Psycho' but Perkins had one of the most recognizable smiles in 1950s and 60s Hollywood.

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Elizabeth Taylor - Elizabeth Taylor's name is still inexorably linked with Hollywood, and she will always be known as one of the greatest actresses to grace our screens.

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Vivien Leigh - The British actress didn't have a wealth of roles, but they were memorable enough for her to be remembered as a legend of the big screen. She also won two Oscars for Best Actress.

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Sidney Poitier - Poitier, now 91-years-old, is as well known behind the camera as he is in front of it. As well as being a star of the screen, he also directed nine films and was the ambassador to the Bahamas in Japan until 2007.

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Marilyn Monroe - Marilyn Monroe is one of the biggest, if not the biggest, cultural icon of Hollywood's Golden Era. Her life ended tragically young but she will always be remembered by fans.

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Warren Beatty - Warren Beatty is another of the biggest names in Hollywood over the last 50 years. His success came in the 1960s and '70s and was prolonged in the decades to come.

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Ava Gardner - Gardner was one of the most beautiful actresses to grace our screens and an icon of the 20th century. Her acting and exuberance lit-up cinema screens for years.

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Rock Hudson - Rock was one of the most charming actors of his time. He starred in over 30 films over his career and became known for films like 'Pillow Talk.'

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Paul Newman - Newman's blue eyes and the talent behind them made him one of Hollywood's leading men. He always looked good on screen no matter the outfit or the role.

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Audrey Hepburn - Audrey Hepburn conquered the world of Hollywood and became an absolute pop culture icon in terms of style, fashion, and beauty. The American Film Institute ranked her as the third-greatest female legend of cinema.

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Meet the stars of Hollywood's Golden Age!

Take a look at the men and women who won over mid-century audiences with their talent and beauty

17/04/18 | StarsInsider

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The period between the 1920s and 1960s is often referred to as the Golden Age of Hollywood. Big names like Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn made history as they graced the big screens with their elegance and charm. Let's take a look at this unique period of entertainment!