Life: Great Romances - Vol. 2

The secret romances, the clandestine affairs, and the women who inspired some of the Century's most dynamic characters are all found-in candid and hitherto unseen film-in this new series of the world's greatest love stories. Contains Hollywood movie footage and candid personal films, the majority of which have never been shown before. The material comes from three personal Hollywood collections, which are being brought to you for the first time.



Clark Gable & Carole Lombard: Clark Gable was seen by many to be Hollywood's ultimate matinee idol, and when he fell in love with Carole Lombard, it was plain for all to see that here was a devoted couple, ideally matched. Her tragic death in a car crash almost destroyed Gable, and indeed was an event from which he never recovered.



Douglas Fairbanks & Mary Pickford: When two of Hollywood's most photogenic stars married and established their own studio, few could have imagined the scandal that would follow. Yet, for a while, this idyllic romance captured the imagination and hearts not only of the world's first cinema audiences, but also of the world's great politicians and artistic elite.



Humphrey Bogart & Lauren Bacall: Bogie and Bacall's relationship was certainly among the most enduring Hollywood had ever seen. Despite Bogie's ill health, Lauren Bacall stood by him, and the pair became the paragon of nuptial solidarity among the shifting sands of Hollywood in the 40s and 50s.



Greta Garbo & John Gilbert: Sweden's most distant and enigmatic star, Greta Garbo, was occupied by her privacy. However, when the charming John Gilbert (one of the 'talkies' first casualties) swept her off her feet, the romance nearly led to the demises of both their careers.



Grace Kelly & Prince Rainier: She was the most sought-after beauty of Hollywood. Grace Kelly stood head and shoulders above the crowd, because of her wit, charm and elegance. It was this aloofness which first attracted the young Grimaldi Prince, whose determination won out in the end. A fascinating story of the 1950's jet-set lifestyle in Hollywood and on the French Riviera, of clandestine meetings and the ultimate fairytale ending.