20 Rare Photos of World-Famous Celebrities In The 20th Century

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Vote up the cool cats who will never go out of style.

While its characteristics change over time, the concept of "coolness" remains constant: it's all about the attitude. Being hip requires personality; a bit of badassery will do the trick, and age need not stand in your way. If you're especially trendy, you'll be happening long after the moment is captured on camera, just like these 20th-century celebrities.

Just because they're in black and white doesn't make them any less cool. If anything, it's old school, which anyone will tell you is the best type of cool.

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  • 1
    429 VOTES

    1938: Judy Garland

    1938: Judy Garland
    Photo: Facebook
    429 votes
  • 2
    432 VOTES

    1972: Debbie Reynolds And Carrie Fisher

    1972: Debbie Reynolds And Carrie Fisher
    Photo: Facebook
    432 votes
  • 3
    438 VOTES

    1960: Alfred Hitchcock

    1960: Alfred Hitchcock
    Photo: Facebook
    438 votes
  • 4
    427 VOTES

    1982: Bill Murray

    1982: Bill Murray
    Photo: Facebook
    427 votes
  • 5
    436 VOTES

    1960: Muhammad Ali

    1960: Muhammad Ali
    Photo: Facebook
    436 votes
  • 6
    389 VOTES

    1957: Marilyn Monroe

    1957: Marilyn Monroe
    Photo: Facebook
    389 votes