Rare Photos from the Movie Sets of Old Hollywood Classics

Freshly married Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward share a laugh as director Richard Brooks welcomes them on set. There’s an easy warmth here—professional respect mixed with personal joy—as two of Hollywood’s brightest talents step into one of their most significant collaborations.

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958) was a turning point for both, cementing their status as serious actors and a formidable couple. Offscreen, the affection was genuine. On screen, the intensity crackled. This moment captures the rare overlap of love, craft, and perfect timing.