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Natalie Wood (1938–1981) and Warren Beatty -

Natalie Wood (1938–1981) and Warren Beatty sign autographs for fans during the premiere of 'Splendor in the Grass' (1961) in Los Angeles.

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Frank Sinatra (1915–1998) -

Frank Sintra (center, top left) is barely recognizable as he's swamped by fans seeking his autograph. Ol' Blue Eyes was at the height of his fame in the 1940s and was mobbed everywhere he went.

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Gloria Swanson (1899–1983) -

Gloria Swanson, who first found fame in the silent movie era, obliges autograph hunters in Pasadena, California. After almost two decades in front of the cameras, her film success waned during the 1930s. However, her comeback role in 'Sunset Boulevard' (1950) was widely praised.

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Walt Disney (1901–1966) -

Children from 18 foreign nations as well as local youngsters meet Walt Disney during an international day of goodwill at Disneyland in California in 1956. Many of them managed to sneak an autograph along the way.

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Charlie Chaplin (1889–1977) -

Charlie Chaplin meets female admirers and signs autographs during a visit to London in 1931. Chaplin was in England as part of a 16-day world tour to promote the newly released 'City Lights.'

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Bing Crosby (1903–1977) -

Bing Crosby is besieged by caddies who are getting his autograph at the Winged Foot Country Club golf course in New York. The actor and singer was practicing for the 1940 National Amateur Golf Tournament, but took time out to meet this group of youngsters.

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Sophia Loren -

Fans managed to breach the police cordon to reach Sophia Loren for an autograph as the Italian actress appeared at the III Rally del Cinema in 1956.

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Laurel and Hardy -

The famous comedy duo of Stan Laurel (1890–1965) and Oliver Hardy (1892–1957) signing autographs for children on the set of their second feature film, 'Pack Up Your Troubles' (1932).

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Lady Gaga -

The modern era of autograph hunting produces scenes like this as Lady Gaga signs posters and photographs for fans as she arrives at Dubai International Airport on September 8, 2014, on her fourth world tour.

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Clark Gable (1901–1960) -

Legendary Hollywood heartthrob Clark Gable meets and signs autographs for fans in 1937.  He'd just made 'Saratoga' with Jean Harlow, which became MGM's most successful film of 1937, as well as the most financially successful film of Harlow's career.

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Sean Connery (1930–2020) -

Sean Connery is besieged by Bond fans at the Cannes Film Festival in 1965, the same year 'Thunderball' was released.

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Paul Robeson (1898–1976) -

Celebrated for his distinctive bass baritone voice, singer and stage and film actor Paul Robeson signs the autograph book of a young fan at a concert in 1930. Robeson became famous both for his cultural accomplishments and for his political activism.

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Mick Jagger -

Rolling Stone Mick Jagger autographs a photo for artist Andy Warhol (1928–1987) in New York City in 1977.

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Yves Montand (1921–1991) -

Italian-French actor and singer Yves Montand surrounded by adoring teenage female fans in 1949 as they clamor for an autograph. Montand achieved international recognition in numerous movies, both in Europe and America.

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Ronald Reagan (1911–2004) -

Ronald Reagan signs autographs for female fans through a barbed wire fence in the 1940s. Reagan enjoyed a successful career in Hollywood before turning to politics. He served as the 40th president of the United States from 1981 to 1989.

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President John F. Kennedy (1917–1963) -

President John F. Kennedy signs an autograph for a delighted Washington Senators baseball player before the opening day game against the Detroit Tigers at D.C. Stadium on April 9, 1962. 

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Winston Churchill (1874–1965) -

British politician and statesman Winston Churchill signs an autograph for a young girl during a tour of northern England in 1945, shortly after the end of the Second World War. He was knighted in 1953, becoming Sir Winston Churchill.

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Joe DiMaggio (1914–1999) and Marlene Dietrich (1901–1992) -

Marlene Dietrich, seen here with baseball star Joe DiMaggio at a charity event, signs an autograph for a young fan in 1951.

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Marilyn Monroe (1926–1962) -

Marilyn Monroe signs an autograph for a young boy outside Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood in June 1953. Monroe had arrived with fellow actress Jane Russell (1921–2011) to set their signatures, footprints, and handprints in concrete.

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Elvis Presley (1935–1977) -

Surrounded by enthusiastic teenage fans eager for a sighed photograph, Elvis Presley, seen here in 1956, duly obliges.

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Brigitte Bardot -

London Transport workers are clearly delighted to have French actress Brigitte Bardot sign autographs for them during a 1956 tour of the British capital.

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The Beatles -

One lucky youngster manages to obtain the autographs of all four Beatles after a concert at the Odeon in Southend-on-Sea, England during the Fab Four's Autumn 1963 UK Tour. Pictured are John Lennon (1940–1980), George Harrison (1943–2001), Paul McCartney, and Ringo Starr.

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Keith Moon (1946–1978) -

Keith Moon, drummer with British rock band The Who, signs autographs for fans in London in 1967. In this image, somebody is actually getting their wrist signed.

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Jimi Hendrix (1942–1970) -

Musician Jimi Hendrix, after his arrival in Hamburg, Germany on January 11, 1969, obliges fans with autographs. The famed guitarist was about to embark on a European tour.

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Richard Burton (1925–1984) -

Richard Burton meets a rush of housewives during a break in shooting 'Under Milk Wood' in Wales in 1971. Burton was born in Wales, and his appearance was seen as a local lad coming home.

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David Bowie (1947–2016) -

David Bowie leans out of a window to pass autographs to fans during a visit to Brixton, London, in 1989. Bowie was visiting his birthplace, a return home that attracted worldwide interest.

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Douglas Fairbanks Jr. (1909–2000) -

Douglas Fairbanks Jr., best known for starring in such films as 'The Prisoner of Zenda' (1937) and 'Gunga Din' (1939), signs autographs for the Grosvenor House Girls at the Grosvenor Hotel in London, in 1935.

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Tom Mix (1880–1940) -

Early Western movie star Tom Mix, dressed suitably as a cowboy, rides a horse through crowds of fans in London as they cluster around for autographs. Mix appeared in 291 films, all but nine of which were silent movies. His appearance in Europe in 1938 was part of a tour promoting a circus performing act he'd established after retiring from cinema.

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Cristiano Ronaldo -

Cristiano Ronaldo's superstar status is on par with Hollywood's finest. The Portuguese international is seen signing autographs on the red carpet as he arrives for the 2015 FIFA Ballon d'Or award ceremony at the Kongresshaus in Zurich on January 11, 2016.

Sources: (Film Site)(Walt Disney Archives)

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