Unlike many of her contemporaries, Fitzgerald was known for her fierce independence, often prioritizing the artistic integrity of her roles over studio expectations. Beyond the silver screen, she enjoyed a prolific career on Broadway and later became a pioneer in street theater, proving that her passion for storytelling extended far beyond the glamour of Hollywood.

Take a look at these beautiful photos to see portraits of young Geraldine Fitzgerald in the late 1930s and 1940s.

Unlike the more basic Roadster, the Drophead Coupe offered a refined interior with a polished walnut dashboard and a heavy, lined canvas top that provided excellent weather protection. Combining the raw speed of a record-breaking sports car with the elegance of a grand tourer, this 1954 classic remains one of the most prestigious and collectible Jaguars ever built.

Based on the children’s novel by Dodie Smith and released in 1961, it became the first animated film to take $10 million at the box-office. As of this year and including reissues, it ranks third in the highest-grossing animated features of all time.

Renowned for his contributions to major fashion publications like Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue, Laurents possessed a unique ability to blend high-fashion sophistication with a sense of raw, human intimacy. His portfolio is particularly celebrated for its portraits of Hollywood legends and cultural icons, such as his striking captures of Brigitte Bardot, where he utilized soft lighting and precise composition to elevate his subjects beyond mere celebrity into the realm of classical art.

Today, Laurents’ work is remembered as a cornerstone of vintage photography, capturing the glamour and shifting social tides of the 1950s and ’60s with an unerringly graceful lens.

Armed with all her savings, Mrs. M ordered a new Renault 5 in October 1982 from the Sodirac dealership in Chalon-sur-Saône. She opted for a practical 5-door TL model, equipped with the 1108cc engine and a 4-speed gearbox. The uncommon “Shale Blue Metallic” paint option (ref. 602) was selected. The total bill came to nearly 40,000 francs, a considerable sum for Mrs. M., who lived modestly.

The car was then registered with the temporary number 9105 WWA 71 (a sticker) valid for 15 days, before the final registration. Itwas delivered to her home, as she didn’t yet have her driver’s license, having recently failed the test. The car was carefully stored in her barn at the end of October 1982, and it would never leave again. The final license plates were made but never installed; they sat in the trunk.

Ms. M. eventually got her driver’s license, but feeling uneasy behind the wheel, and likely for other personal reasons, she never dared to take her Renault 5 out again.

Forty-three years passed, the car was never touched or moved, dust accumulated, and the odometer remained frozen at its delivery mileage: 12 km. The discovery of this beautiful and improbable sleeping beauty, opening the door, and finally taking it out were truly special moments.

During the probate process, the car almost met a bad end. Fortunately it was saved and will be auctioned by the French house Aguttes on March 15, 2026, in Paris. Given its unique status, experts have placed an initial estimate between 5,000 and 10,000 euros, though “barn finds” with this kind of mileage often spark bidding wars that push the price much higher.

Whether captured in candid moments of laughter on set or in posed promotional shots, the photos radiate a playful, rebellious charm that redefined 1950s femininity. This collection serves as a vivid time capsule, documenting the peak of “Bardot-mania” and the cinematic craftsmanship of a decade that saw the birth of the modern celebrity era.