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Newman-Woodward

Jan. 30, 1958
Los Angeles

Recognize these young movie stars? I read about lots of Hollywood marriages as I go through the old papers--and even more Hollywood divorces. So as Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward celebrate their 50th anniversary, I thought I'd run a few pictures from the early days.

 

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Los Angeles Times file photograph

Woodward and Newman in "The Long, Hot Summer," 1958.

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Los Angeles Times file photo

Newman (reviewing the script of "Rally Round the Flag, Boys") and Woodward at home, November 1958.

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Los Angeles Times file photo

Newman and Woodward--isn't this a great picture? (Even though it's unidentified). A reader tells me this is a scene in "From the Terrace."

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Photograph by the Los Angeles Times

Woodward and Newman arrive for the 1962 Academy Awards, when he was a nominee for his role in "The Hustler."

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Photograph by R.O. Oliver / Los Angeles Times

Woodward and Newman at the funeral of Jerry Wald, producer of "The Long, Hot Summer," 1962.

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Photograph by Fitzgerald Whitney / Los Angeles Times

Newman and Woodward arrive for the 1969 Academy Awards,  when "Rachel, Rachel" (produced by Newman) was a contender for best picture and Woodward was nominated for best actress.

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To complete the story, you need a picture of them NOW.
Hard to believe he's in his 80s.

We will miss you, Paul!

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