Rare Photos from the Movie Sets of Old Hollywood Classics

Julie Andrews sits in full nun’s habit, reading Variety aloud to her young daughter Emma, who listens intently on her lap. It’s a wonderfully surreal blend of motherhood and moviemaking—industry headlines meeting lullaby energy in a quiet moment between takes.

The Sound of Music (1965) was a massive production, but this image feels small and intimate. Andrews balanced superstardom with family life effortlessly, even on set. It’s a reminder that behind every iconic performance, real life was still happening—sometimes with a trade paper in hand.