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Actress Ilona Massey poses for a photograph while playing tennis. Original caption: Playtime is white time, and Ilona Massey, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer player, chooses a three-piece outfit, combined of tuck-in blouse, shorts and wrap-around skirt of white sharkskin, with pocket initials embroidered in black.

Actress Ilona Massey poses for a photograph, seated on the grass with a Scottish Terrier. Original caption: Ilona Massey, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer player, rests between badminton games, for which strenuous moments she wears a slip-on sweater of pale blue angora and white flannel shorts, with matching blue side stripes.

Actress Ilona Massey poses for a photograph while playing golf. Original caption: Golf smartness is personified in Ilona Massey, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer player, who wears a one-piece dress of herringbone linen, with tan leather buttons and belt. The waist has an action back and the inverted front pleat of the skirt allows plenty of freedom.

Actress Ilona Massey poses for a picture while sitting on a swing. Original caption: White sharkskin is smart in slacks and three-quarter-length coat, featuring big patch pockets and tie belt, worn with a halter of red and white polka-dot silk. Chosen by Ilona Massey, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer player.

Actress Ilona Massey poses for a photograph in a garden while holding a black Scottish Terrier. Original caption: Gazelle and suede combine in this costume worn by Ilona Massey, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer player. Worn over a two-piece outfit, with tuck-in blouse of turquoise blue suede, is a swagger coat in natural gazelle, with hand stitching outlining front opening and pockets. Hat of matching brown suede with lone pheasant feather trim.

Professional portrait of Hollywood actress Monica Lewis.

Dancer and actor Gene Kelly served as a Master of Ceremony and performed at the Inaugural Gala held January 19, 1949.

Singer and actress Lena Horne performed the song "Stormy Weather" at the Inaugural Gala held January 19, 1949.

Actress Margaret O'Brien performed at the Inaugural Gala held January 19, 1949.

Singer Jane Powell performed "Love Is Where You Find It" and "Buttons and Bows" at the Inaugural Gala held January 19, 1949.