Hollywood's Golden Era: A Time of Vacation and Glamour
During the studio era of Hollywood from the late 1920s to the 1960s, stars' images were tightly managed by studios and their PR machines, with staged vacation photos playing a role in creating and selling their fame. However, as the traditional studio system disintegrated, actors began taking more control over their careers and image. Vacation photos became more relaxed and candid, often taken by paparazzi or photographer friends. These images were still carefully curated to portray beauty and glamour.
