Muhammad Ali

Muhammad Ali; with his larger than life persona, athletic ability, and accomplishments there are many photos of him that are considered iconic. Because of this there are many that slip through the cracks. This is one such gem; it shows Ali literally sitting on a million dollars in 1963. The best aspect of the photo is his facial expression.

Louis Armstrong plays a song for his wife while in Egypt in 1961

 Louis Armstrong plays a song for his wife while in Egypt in 1961. The Sphinx seems to be enjoying it too. He’s not singing along because he doesn’t know the words.

Chet Baker in a recording session, Los Angeles, 1953, photo by William Claxton

 

The Real Lawrence of Arabia - T.E. Lawrence poses for Lowell Thomas in England.

Carole Lombard

 

A Young Clark Gabel

 

Charlie Chaplin