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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 different age is 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.

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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 )

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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 interests of those who elect them. If read more

blondeeyedbluehaired:Katharine Hepburn talks to the BBC in a sixteen minute inter view, in 1991 about:Her relationship with Spencer TracyHer parents, and their influence on herHer relationship with Cary GrantStarting out as an actressHaving childrenMarriageActingDealing with failureHow she thought h 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 Nothing; Measure for Measu 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 she owns dozens of pairs of s 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’m obsessed with the 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,” pally? Katharine Hepburn stood 5'7 read more

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

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tracylord:Classic Hollywood Meme | 04 People that should have worked together↳ Katharine Hepburn and Ingrid BergmanHahahaha, 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 Tierney-Loretta Young-Ingrid 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."If I had a kid, and the kid was read more

O.K., so let’s break this down.That woman is Mrs. Loyal Davis (stage name: Edith Luckett), wife of Dr. Loyal Davis, Chief of Surgery at Northwestern University. Fine. An actress in her own right, she appeared on Broadway and hogged ties with a bunch of fine fellows, including Spencer Tracy and 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, Tony Cur 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 hyperthyroid, which adds up to quite a l read more

“Hey, give me some grainy, uncropped ebay images from 3 computers ago!” –AnonymousI live to serve.No idea when this was snapped. ‘53? Tracy’s in costume for what I believe to be THE ACTRESS. Kate’s just… there. Howya'doin’.

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WHIP OUT YOUR PRAYER MATS AND THE FORMALDEHYDE, THIS PERSON TURNED 29 TODAY.Signing autographs! on May 12th, 1936. Hartford. Photographer unknown (to me)(so, unknown). Hunchy on the right is BFF, Laura Harding.***~H a p p y~~* *~~*B i r t h d a y***~ read more

Sitting for a caricature in her dressing room, on DRAGON SEED (1944). The artist, albeit with back to the camera, is clearly Ginger Rogers.(Somebody help me out, here. Recognize the style?)

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