Amazing collection of Hollywood glamour photos from 1960s & 70s is discovered after 40 years hidden in company files

Snapshots from the golden age of Hollywood glamour: Amazing collection of photos from 1960s and 70s is discovered after 40 years hidden in company files 

• John Wayne, Liz Taylor, Greta Garbo and Alfred Hitchcock are some of the big names who feature in the collection 
• Some of the pictures may never have been used before - meaning these could be the only surviving copies today
• Photo taken by renowned photographer Terry O'Neill shows Sean Connery and Brigitte Bardot 'larking around'
• Images are a mixture of film stills and PR shots as well as candid shots accumulated between 1965 and 1975 

By MATT HUNTER FOR MAILONLINE

PUBLISHED: 12:26, 18 February 2016 | UPDATED: 17:04, 18 February 2016

A treasure trove of photographs showing Hollywood greats at work and play has emerged for sale after being lost in a company's cabinets for 40 years.

One picture taken by renowned British photographer Terry O'Neill shows Sean Connery and Brigitte Bardot 'larking around' on the set of their 1968 film Shalako. 

Although some of the pictures would have been widely distributed to the press at the time, some may never have been used and many have been lost over the years, meaning these could be the only surviving copies.

The collection belonged to a South African film distribution company, Kinekor, and were rediscovered when the business was taken over.

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Britt Ekland taken by Peter Sellers at their home in 1965 (left) and Sean Connery and Brigitte Bardot on the set of Shalako, 1968, taken by fashion photographer Terry O'Neill (right)

Actor Cary Grant heads out to a restaurant (left) while model Twiggy is seen with her boyfriend and manager Justin de Villeneuve in 1966

Elizabeth Taylor on the set of Boom! from 1968 - she is one of a number of big stars featured in the photos shot between 1965-1975

The images are a mixture of film stills and PR shots as well as candid shots accumulated between 1965 and 1975.

One picture taken by renowned British photographer Terry O'Neill shows Sean Connery and Brigitte Bardot 'larking around' on the set of their 1968 film Shalako.

In it the Scottish Bond actor is holding the glamorous blonde bombshell in a headlock.

Peter Sellers is captured in fun spirits at home with his wife Britt Eckland and their children, while another shows Steve McQueen on a mini motorbike that is a far cry from the manly machines he was normally known for.

A picture of director Roman Polanski with his new bride Sharon Tate taken in London, 1968, is a rather poignant one. Just 18 months later, while eight-and-a-half months pregnant with their child, she and four friends were brutally murdered at her home by the Manson family - a gang led by notorious criminal Charles Manson.

The collection also includes photos of her father when he was trying to track down her killers.

The 4,500 prints and transparencies are now being sold by Special Auction Services in Newbury, Berkshire. They have been divided into 66 lots which are expected to fetch £7,000.

Film still of Orson Welles in F For Fake taken in Paris in 1971 on the Gare De' Austerlitz (left). Alfred Hitchcock for his 1969 film Topaz (right)

Peter Sellers with his wife Britt Ekland and their family having fun at their home - the picture was taken by photographer Terry O'Neill, 1965

Studio portrait from MGM of John Wayne and Liz Taylor - the 4,500 prints have been divided into 66 lots which are expected to fetch £7,000 at Special Auction Services in Newbury, Berkshire on February 25

Film still of Mia Farrow in Rosemary's Baby, 1968, there are images including from MGM, Paramount, United Artists in the new collection 

David McCallum, Janet Leigh and Robert Vaughn on the set of The Spy in the Green Hat, 1966 - the photos' seller has not been identified 

Hugo Marsh, from the auctioneers, said the British seller, who has not been identified, hadn't been looking for the collection but acquired it through a business deal when Kinekor was taken over.

Mr Marsh said: 'This is a huge collection of film stills and pictures capturing Hollywood personalities.

'It took a long time to go through them but it was an absolute joy - it was almost like archaeology.

'They're taken over a ten-year period and it's a real slice in time that gives an insight into the industry then.

'It's a real treasure trove of that period of film. A lot of people think of the 20s and 30s as the golden age of film but the 60s and 70s produced some great movies.

'You've got images from films that have come from the Hollywood studios directly - MGM, Paramount, United Artists.

'They are very interesting in themselves because there are some cult films and really good titles there, like Chinatown and Catch 22.

'Then you've got lots of shots of very famous actors and directors - both pictures taken for PR purposes with their involvement and paparazzi shots that they clearly didn't have a say in.

'For example, there's pictures of Greta Garbo, who was very reclusive, doing yoga on her balcony. But then there's close up pictures taken by Cecil Beaton where you can see a real twinkle and he's obviously been able to catch her off-guard.

'You've got great ones of people like Michael Caine and Robert Redford taken early on in their careers.

Steve McQueen on set of Le Mans, 1971 - here he is riding a bike not quite befitting the actor who starred in films like The Great Escape 

A treasure trove of photographs showing Hollywood greats at work and play has emerged for sale after being lost in a company's cabinets for 40 years, pictured left are Henry and Jane Fonda; right is a rare snap of reclusive Greta Garbo taken by society photographer Cecil Beaton

Britt Ekland taken by fashion photographer Terry O'Neill on board her yacht, 1965; and Sharon Tate and Roman Polanski in 1968 shortly after they married in London

'There's one of Sean Connery and Brigitte Bardot which is wonderful. It catches them on set but not filming, just larking around. Who else could put Brigitte Bardot in a headlock and get away with it?

'And a great shot of Steve McQueen, one of the manliest film stars, on a set but he's on the least masculine bike you could possibly imagine.

'A lot of the images come from the Camera Press Agency, a respected British company who used jobbing photographers. The agency would hold on to the negative and send out the prints as required around the world.

'An awful lot have been destroyed but this cache of images has survived.

'Even images that were widely distributed at the time might not have been picked up and used.

'There's certainly pictures I have never seen before and some of them may be very rare and unusual.

'It's difficult to know how much they will make, they may go for far more than we've estimated.

'But there is a big difference between prints produced for exhibition and working prints. The vast majority of these that aren't for movies are all marked up on the back with printing instructions.'

The collection will be sold on February 25. 

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Penelope Cruz rumoured to be next Bond "girl" when she stars in the 24th film aged 40

Penelope Cruz 'to be the oldest ever Bond girl' when she stars in the 24th film aged 40

By CAROLINE GRAHAM

PUBLISHED: 01:15, 2 June 2013 | UPDATED: 01:15, 2 June 2013

Penelope Cruz is set to become the oldest Bond girl ever – at the age of 40.

The Spanish actress, who is pregnant with her second child with actor husband Javier Bardem, will start work on the as yet unnamed 24th Bond movie next summer. 

She will be 40 next April.

In the pink: Spanish actress Penelope Cruz is perfect for the role as she is 'brainy and sexy'

A source close to the production of the £100 million film, likely to be directed by Sam Mendes after his success with Skyfall, said: ‘The producers have tried to get Penelope before, but she has never been available because of other commitments.

‘The discussions have been going on for some time and they are working out the contract details now.’

Cruz will take the title of oldest Bond girl from British actress Honor Blackman, who was 39 when she appeared in 1962’s Goldfinger as Pussy Galore, one of the most memorable Bond girls ever.

Oscar-winner Cruz, who won Best Supporting Actress for her part in the 2008 Woody Allen film Vicky Cristina Barcelona, has spoken of her desire to challenge herself in her career, saying: ‘I like to take roles that stretch and excite me.

Box office hit: The last film, Skyfall, starred Daniel Craig as James Bond who is 45 himself

‘I do what I enjoy doing and want to continually grow as an actress. I like to do all sorts of work.’

Cruz, who already has a two-year-old son, Leo, is due to give birth any day now. 

The source said: ‘She got back into shape fast after the first baby and will no doubt regain her  figure quickly this time.

Memorable: Sean Connery and Honor Blackman, who was 39 in Goldfinger

‘She’ll be a great Bond girl. Bond girls are always brainy as well as sexy, and that’s totally Penelope.’

Cruz and Bardem started dating in 2007 and married in July 2010 in the Bahamas.

They are one of Hollywood’s most low-key couples, shunning the red carpet and preferring to spend most of their time in their native Spain.

Bond Couple: Penelope Cruz's husband Javier Bardem has already starred in a Bond film, Skyfall

Mendes last week said he was in talks to direct the next two Bond movies, which will mark the end of Daniel Craig’s run as 007.

Singer Adele, who won an Oscar for the theme tune to Skyfall, is currently working on her new album. 

She has told producers it is ‘too early’ to discuss whether she will be available to perform another Bond song.

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Pierce Brosnan suggests he won't be taking part in Bond reunion at The Oscars

'They'll be missing one': Pierce Brosnan suggest he won't be taking part in Bond reunion at The Oscars

By SARAH FITZMAURICE

PUBLISHED: 19:19, 11 February 2013 | UPDATED: 20:32, 11 February 2013

Out? Pierce Brosnan has hinted that he will not be taking part in a Bond reunion at The Oscars

This year's Oscars are set to pay tribute to The Bond franchise but one former 007 agent appears to have ruled himself out of the celebrations. 

Pierce Brosnan has hinted that he won't be taking part in the rumoured reunion, which is said to be include all former Bond stars. 

In a video posted to TMZ the Irish-born actor is asked if he will be joining the group at The Oscars and he replied: 'Well, they'll be missing one.'

When the photographer asks for clarification if it will be Sean Connery or himself who will be missing out Pierce just smiled and jumped into his car. 

The Bond fraternity including Daniel Craig, Sir Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton and George Lazenby are set to take to the stage at the star-studded ceremony on February 24, according to the Daily Record. 

But while Pierce appears to have ruled himself out it was initially thought that that Sean Connery would be the person least likely to attend. 

A source told the paper: 'Sir Sean has been invited to take to the stage along with Daniel and the other 007s. As yet, we've not had a no from him. Normally he is quick to turn things down.'

'Sean's relationship with the Oscars is good and we're hoping he'll appear.'

In tribute: The Academy Awards are set to honour the Bond franchise on February 24 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the films. Sean Connery seen in Thunderball in 1965

All on board? All former Bond stars are set to take to the stage including Daniel Craig, but it seems that Pierce has ruled himself out

Past agents: Roger Moore and Timothy Dalton are also thought to be taking part in the celebrations 

The James Bond franchise will be receiving a special tribute during the ceremony to mark its 50th anniversary at the Academy Awards. 

British music icon Adele will be taking to the stage to perform her track Skyfall, from the latest Bond film, which is tipped to win Best Original Song at the ceremony. 

A spokesperson for Pierce was unavailable for comment on Monday.

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Grand slam glory for Andy Murray after one of history's greatest matches

Major Murray! Grand slam glory for Andy after one of history's greatest matches

By MIKE DICKSON

PUBLISHED: 02:04, 11 September 2012 | UPDATED: 06:17, 11 September 2012

It was a celestial wind that blew Andy Murray to a magnificent victory in the US Open, perhaps blown from Fred Perry somewhere on high down on the country he ended up calling home.

From some source - who knows what? - Murray found the momentum to take a dramatic deciding set with a monumental display of guts when it had looked like his legs were going to buckle.

Just champion: Andy Murray has made history with victory in the US Open final over Novak Djokovic

Epic: Murray sealed glory with a kiss after a match which fell a minute short of the longest ever US Open final

This time he was too tired to cry, he could barely walk. History will record it as a minor detail that the 25-year-old Scot, like Perry something of an outsider, just about handled the prevailing gusts better than his old rival Novak Djokovic to win his first Grand Slam title.

Far more important is the fact that Perry’s ghost may have exhaled its last breath in its haunting of British tennis, with the 76-year wait to find his successor as a major winner finally at an end.

That finally came to pass as New York was brought to its feet when Djokovic blasted a final return long, the two men embracing at the net. It concluded a wildly undulating, gripping 7-6, 7-5, 2-6, 3-6, 6-2 victory that took four hours and 54 minutes.

Disbelieving: Murray's reaction was one of wonder and amazement as he dropped to his haunches

Welcome to the club, pal: Djokovic was gracious in defeat and hailed his old friend's achievement

Murray said: ‘It was incredibly tough conditions. After the third and fourth set it was tough mentally. Novak is so strong, he fights until the end in every match. I don’t know how I came through in the end.

‘Ivan Lendl has been one of the greatest players that ever played, it has been great to have him helping me in the tense moments, not just him but everyone who has been here from the start .’

In front of Scottish knights Sir Alex Ferguson and Sir Sean Connery, Murray met with the destiny that had been denied him four times before, and there will be those who believe the younger man now deserves the same prefix.

Stunning: Both players had to contest with high winds early on, but Flushing Meadows still looked beautiful

The biggest set of Murray’s life, the fifth, began with the momentum in the defending champion’s favour, but Murray, who in sets three and four had drifted into the back court, showed new purpose and secured the break.

The Djokovic fightback further had its sting drawn when Murray consolidated the break for 2-0, the athleticism of the two players belying the the four-and-a-quarter hours they had played.

Suddenly the Serb started to miss again and, when a forehand was sent limply into the net, Murray was two breaks to the good.

Reaching for the top: At times Djokovic seemed out on his feet but he kept on fighting for each point

Eyes on the prize: Murray, too, wobbled when seemingly comfortable, but regained his full focus

But then that jaw-jutting, proud Djokovic pout returned, skidding around the court to pull back to 3-2 down. When the Scot easily held for 4-2 to deafening acclaim, we started to see the Serb crack physically, his legs going into cramp.

Djokovic called the trainer on for a rub of his thighs while the crowd booed and Murray waited to serve. The legs went again, though, and Murray’s path to glory was cleared, serving it out superbly, courageously to 15.

Anyone who saw the opening-set tiebreak would have been glad they did, not that the passages before it were shabby in view of the conditions. 

Famous faces: There was no shortage of interest from the usual, and not so usual, suspects

With the wind cascading down the steep banks of the Arthur Ashe Stadium, Murray’s gale force win against Berdych was proving perfect preparation, but even when he wriggled ahead to 4-2 Djokovic kept snapping away.

With risk management to the fore, one rally took a staggering 54 strokes to complete before Murray capitulated. By the time the tiebreak was forced it was the British player holding on, as he was obliged to do at 5-3 down in the shootout, with American umpire Jake Garner demanding the boisterous crowd calm down. 

Then came the first five set points, the loss of which would have been a spear to the heart. Three of them were spurned with nervous jabs either wide or, on the easiest first one, a backhand driven into the net. The two others were purely down to the Balkan warrior, with an ace taking it to 10-10.

Tit for tat: There were occasions when both players seemed to let the occasion get to them

But another groundstroke from the world No 2 went long and this time Murray, steadying himself as the breeze ruffled his shirt, pulled out a first serve which Djokovic sent beyond the baseline.

Tellingly the Scot had stepped up the power and cut his margin for error in the last few points. 

Though he would never show it, old stoneface Lendl will have been doing cartwheels inside. The tiebreak’s duration would have taken you much of the way to half-time in a football match, the whole first set had taken 87 minutes and the points tally in it was 46-44.

Tricky times: Murray and Djokovic had to find that little bit extra as they teetered on the brink of despair

There was going be a psychological backdraft from it, and this time Murray was able drive on, as we have only seen him do in the Olympic final among the biggest matches of his career.

With Djokovic starting to wear a rueful grin the first four games were won, and even after ceding a break it was 5-3. A horrible, error-strewn bid to close it down came to nothing and the Serb was believing again with the purpose that has seen him win five Grand Slams.

Murray was now intermittently grabbing his thigh, signalling tension-induced cramp. With the two and half hour mark looming after less than two sets that was an ominous warning with the threat of an attritional war coming on.

Court coverage: The athleticism of both men was awesome, with rallies lasting more than 30 shots

Drama to the last: With one game to go, Djokovic, who had seized up, called for a medical time out

But a difference between this year and last for Djokovic is his shifting focus and at 6-5 he pulled out a hideous wide smash, which was followed by a dragged forehand to give Murray the biggest break of his career.

What he has not forgotten is how to fight and, cutting his error count to virtually nothing and serving better, came back ferociously to take the third and fourth sets,  before the strain of pulling level led to a sensational conclusion.

WHY MURRAY'S WIN WAS NEVER IN DOUBT

The omens were good. Fred Perry (below) was the last British man to win a major, the 1936 US Open, and three years earlier broke his  Grand Slam duck at the tournament...  on September 10. 

The only other British winner of the US Open was Laurence Doherty in 1903 - after winning Olympic gold at the 1900 Paris Games, just as Murray did in London.

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Murray blows Berdych away in windswept New York to breeze into US Open final

By SPORTSMAIL REPORTER

PUBLISHED: 21:24, 8 September 2012 | UPDATED: 21:48, 8 September 2012

Andy Murray overcame Tomas Berdych and 'some of the hardest conditions I've ever played in' to reach his fifth grand slam final at the US Open.

A storm delayed the start of play and, although the rain cleared, an extremely strong wind blew the whole way through the match, disrupting play on numerous occasions and making life extremely tough for both players.

Roaring success: Andy Murray reached his second US Open final and fifth grand slam showpiece

But, although Murray lost a tight first set, it was he who coped with the conditions better, surviving a fightback in the fourth set from Berdych to win 5-7, 6-2, 6-1, 7-6 (9/7) in three hours and 58 minutes.

It will be the 25-year-old's second consecutive grand slam final after his Wimbledon loss to Roger Federer and his second US Open final, with his first experience of a major showpiece coming here in 2008, when he also lost to Federer.

Beaten: Berdych lunges in vain as a shot from Murray whizzes past him

Talking about the conditions afterwards to CBS, Murray said: 'You have to focus for every point. The chairs were flying onto the court, it was hard to serve.

'It's some of the hardest conditions I've ever played in and I come from Scotland so that's saying something.'

Cool it: The umpire appeals for calm as Murray and Berdych argue at the net after the Scot's hat was blown off his head

He added: 'From the end of the first set I was in control. At 3-0 in the fourth I had three break points, but from the far side of the court it was very tough so I got broken in the next game. I just tried to hang in there and I did a good job at the end.'

The result also means Murray will overtake Rafael Nadal to become the new world number three, but most importantly it gives him the chance to claim his first grand slam title.

Nice finish: Murray wins a point with a cool shot at the net

Murray will meet either defending champion Novak Djokovic or Spain's David Ferrer in the final and, asked if he feels this is his time after winning Olympic gold, Murray said: 'I hope so. You can never say for sure, I know how hard these tournaments are to win. David and Novak are top, top players.

'When the conditions are like this, anything could have happened. I'll give everything in the final.'

On the attack: The powerful Berdych won the first set, but Murray's nous won through

Serving up a treat: Murray's craft and guile was there for all to see across four compelling sets

All smiles: Ivan Lendl shares a joke with Murray's girlfriend Kim Sears

Blustery: Berdych observes as chairs and debris are sent in all directions by the wind

Windswept: Ball boys rush to pick up players' paraphernalia as strong winds take hold

Keeping cool: Sean Connery was an involved spectator

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