World Famous Photos From LIFE Magazine And The Stories Behind Them

Published on 10/05/2022
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Ingrid Bergman, 1949

Here is a photograph by Gordon Parks of the film star Ingrid Bergman, while she was filming the film Stromboli in Italy. The motion picture was directed by Roberto Rossellini. It turned out later that this starlet and the director were having a sordid affair.

Ingrid Bergman 1949

Ingrid Bergman 1949

It might have remained secret had Bergman not fallen pregnant. The way the three women are staring down at the actress would end up taking on new meaning later on.

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The Windsors, 1959

Here’s a shot of a former King of England who lasted less than a year, because he abandoned the throne to be with his wife. The royals managed to hush that up, as they have many things.

The Windsors 1959

The Windsors 1959

For example, Windsor isn’t their original surname, it’s actually Sax Coberg and Gotha, but they changed it to avoid any association with Germans due to them being responsible for both World Wars. Many still remember too well, however.

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