From the Margaret Herrick Library's generations of Hollywood landmarks to the cinematic preservations of the Academy Film Archive, we proudly present an ongoing spotlight on the rare and exclusive content preserved by the Academy.
Join us for a look at the greatest movie moments as you've never seen them before with treasures to be found nowhere else.
Joan Crawford presents David Lean his Best Director Oscar for “Lawrence of Arabia” at the 35th Academy Awards.
The U.S. premiere of the film’s 50th anniversary digital restoration will be held at the Academy Thursday, July 19.
This behind-the-scenes shot from the Oscar-winning classic “Lawrence of Arabia” (1962), which turns 50 this year, features star Peter O’Toole (center) who got the role after it was originally offered to Marlon Brando and Albert Finney. The new restoration of the film will make its U.S. debut at the Academy on July 19.
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One of the films both Bernard Herrmann and Ray Harryhausen worked on was “Jason and the Argonauts” (1963). This lobby card features Jason (Todd Armstrong) fighting off the seven-headed Hydra.
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One of Hollywood’s most famous director/composer teams was Alfred Hitchcock and Bernard Herrmann, whose birthday is today. In this gag photo from the production of “The Man Who Knew Too Much” (1956), Herrmann had good reason to be tired he also appeared in the film conducting during the famous Royal Albert Hall assassination scene.
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Behind the scenes with Spike Lee:
Married actors Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee on set with the writer/director of “Do The Right Thing” (1989).
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Director Steven Spielberg working with stars Karen Allen and Harrison Ford on the set of “Raiders of the Lost Ark” (1981).
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Before he won an Oscar this year for “The Artist,” costume designer Mark Bridges already had plenty of experience with period clothing. For Paul Thomas Anderson’s “There Will Be Blood,” his research included compiling vintage American ads and fashions from the early 20th century. From the Mark Bridges Collection.
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Before Heather Graham and Don Cheadle slipped on their skates and canary-yellow bell bottoms in “Boogie Nights,” here’s how costume designer Mark Bridges conceived of their outfits with a couple of retro sample clippings for reference. From the Mark Bridges Collection.
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Here’s a look behind the scenes of “The Breakfast Club” (1985). Director/writer John Hughes (left) with Emilio Estevez, Anthony Michael Hall and Ally Sheedy.
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Now here’s something you don’t see every day… Before he became a famous cop and gunslinger, future Oscar winner Clint Eastwood (center) steps up with “Enter the Dragon” star John Saxon (right) at a Universal-International dance class.
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