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Spencer Tracy at a dinner banquet in the early 40s. Original size here.

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Spencer Tracy… oh, it doesn’t matter what he’s doing, does it? Look at all of this. 1940. Original size here.

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“You’re still not in Stage Three.” — Katharine Hepburn as Mary Matthews, in STATE OF THE UNION (1948). read more

A Valentina-clad Katharine Hepburn at an undisclosed film premiere in 1946, as chaperoned by David Wayne look-a-like, Billy Grady.

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Katharine Hepburn in 1967, by Dan Wynn. read more

“I don’t think you should ever look as though you have made a tremendous effort. I think it should be just a lucky happening. Now, a lucky happening takes a lot of time; if something is agonizingly perfect, it becomes exhausting, doesn’t it? And a person at a differe read more

I’m thinking this is Bogie’s funeral. Not 100% positive — I’ll inquire and edit this, later — but I’d timestamp it ‘57, anyway. She’s in dire need of a hug and a stylist a cup of chamomile tea. (Source: bonaventures) read more

Oh, I adore this. ‘68. Please click the source link, as it directs you to an article on the latest book on Hepburn, ‘Rebel Chic’, which highlights the actress’ relevance as a style icon.(via katharinehepburn)

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“Now, one of the best ways of improving the conditions under which any class works is to give that class the suffrage. Legislators make the laws regulating the conditions of work and hours in factories, and legislators, naturally, pay most attention to the interes read more

blondeeyedbluehaired: Katharine Hepburn talks to the BBC in a sixteen minute inter view, in 1991 about: Her relationship with Spencer Tracy Her parents, and their influence on her Her relationship with Cary Grant Starting out as an actress Having children Marriage Acting Dealing w read more

Katharine Hepburn, Sir Robert Helpmann and producer, Michael Benthall, arrive into Sydney, Australia for a Shakespearean tour with the Old Vic. May 19th, 1955. Hepburn and Helpmann were to headline in three of the Bard’s plays: The Taming of the Shrew; Much Ado About No read more

Katharine Hepburn - One of the most discussed stars of the stage and screen, she is also the most reserved. Regarded as a very astute business women, she manages all her own affairs. She has no interest in glamor clothes, and limits her wardrobe to three dresses, though read more

I’m here for a hot minute, so have this. 2:40 - 3:35. Aw. Couple.

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classichollywoodforever: weatherall: Katharine Hepburn after the hurricane of 1938. I love the fact that she’s just like “whatever” about the whole situation. She’s “whatever” about life in general. I have nothing to add to this, other than I’ read more

“Katherine Hepburn’s love for Joe Stalin is no secret!” The misogyny of the times is in full force, here. “A very impetuous little woman” is the string of adjectives I find the most offensive. Who you callin’ “little,” pa read more

Epifania!!!!! Hello, favorite! (You look like Sherlock Holmes in that trench.)(Source: frdirector)

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tracylord: Classic Hollywood Meme | 04 People that should have worked together ↳ Katharine Hepburn and Ingrid Bergman Hahahaha, you people are EVIL. Howevs, this is exactly what I would do to the Ol’ Girl, too. I’d give her a supporting role in a Gene Tier read more

“People say to me ‘Too bad you didn’t have any children.’ Well, I’m not dumb enough to think I could have handled that situation because I’m a totally concentrated person. I can do one thing at a time. I’m a One-Track Charlie.&# read more

classicnatalie: “During the 1950s, Hepburn purchased her personal address books from Smythson, including this specially commissioned ‘London California New York’ engraved address book, in which she recorded details of friends such as Sir Laurence Olivier, Vivien Leigh read more

“I put on an inch and a half in ‘Philadelphia Story,’ and an inch in ‘As You Like It,’ which I’ve just finished,” she said.“Isn’t it madly fascinating?” she added excitedly. “My doctors say I’m hype read more