Never Before Seen Photos Of Famous Hollywood Stars Uncovered: John R. Hamilton Archives

Never Before Seen Photos Of Famous Hollywood Stars Uncovered: John R. Hamilton Archives

Images Reveal Intimate Moments With John Wayne, Elizabeth Taylor, Michael Jackson, Woody Allen, Kirk Douglas, Brigitte Bardot, James Taylor, Clint Eastwood and More

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 17, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- A rare and never-before-seen photo collection of intimate moments with famous Hollywood stars has been uncovered by John Wayne's son Ethan Wayne. The collection, by famed photojournalist John R. Hamilton, is an assortment of candid and raw images showcasing Hamilton's private access to the greatest movie stars, musicians, and directors of all time.

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The archive consists of thousands of negatives and slides on over 800 celebrity subjects including James Taylor, Johnny Cash, Marilyn Monroe, Richard Gere, Jayne Mansfield, and many more. Hamilton's insider view reveals authentic and special off-screen moments: Steve McQueen playing Frisbee, a young Clint Eastwood washing his car and eating breakfast in bed, and a teenage Elizabeth Taylor as a cheerleader at an all-star baseball game.

For the first time ever, the photos are being released to the public for viewing through various exclusive exhibits around the country, giving the world an exceptional behind-the-scenes view into the life of these extraordinary stars. A selection of photos will be available for purchase through JohnHamiltonCollection.com, where a portion of the proceeds go to the John Wayne Cancer Foundation, an organization that funds novel and innovative programs that improve cancer patient outcomes and save lives including research, education, awareness and support.

About John R. Hamilton
John R. Hamilton started out as a magazine photojournalist, but he achieved fame as a special photographer on films. The first movie Hamilton worked on was the cinematic classic The Searchers in 1956, and throughout his career he worked on some 77 films. Hamilton's work covered all genres - he shot Elvis in Vegas, the Beatles in America, and Elizabeth Taylor dressed as a batgirl at a charity baseball game. The list of leading men and women Hamilton photographed reads like a "Who's Who" of America's most iconic stars.

About John Wayne Cancer Foundation
Founded in 1985, the John Wayne Cancer Foundation was created in honor of John Wayne after his family promised to use his name to continue his fight against cancer. The John Wayne Cancer Foundation's mission is to bring courage, strength and grit to the fight against cancer. John Wayne Cancer Foundation funds novel and innovative programs that improve cancer patient outcomes and save lives including research, education, awareness and support. The John Wayne Cancer Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity. For more information visit www.johnwayne.org.

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