Vintage Beach Photos of Hollywood’s Golden Icons

Her name might not be as familiar today, but in early Hollywood, Betty Grable was pure box office gold. Throughout the 1930s and ‘40s, she starred in 42 films that raked in over $100 million—a staggering feat for the time.

For 12 consecutive years, she ranked among the top 10 highest-grossing stars, setting a record that cemented her status as a Hollywood powerhouse. By 1946 and 1947, she wasn’t just a movie star—she was the highest-paid woman in the U.S. With success like that, it’s no wonder she could afford a bit of well-earned relaxation by the beach.