Who Were/Are The Most Beautiful People In Cinema?
By DW Davis
@DWDavis (25797)
United States
February 23, 2016 6:40pm CST
Today I was channel surfing and came across the 1966 classic "This Property is Condemned," starring Robert Redford and an almost painfully beautiful Natalie Wood.
About the only two movies I remember seeing Natalie Wood in are "Miracle on 34th Street," and "West Side Story."
"This Property is Condemned" is the screen version of the Tennessee Williams' play. The screenplay was written by Francis Ford Coppola. If you are familiar with the play, Natalie Wood portrays Alva. The story is set during the Depression.
But I'm not doing a review of the movie. Seeing Natalie Wood as she was in 1966, and she was heartbreakingly lovely in this movie, got me to thinking about who folks think were the most beautiful women and most handsome men of the silver screen were.
Natalie Wood definitely goes on my list after seeing her in "This Property is Condemned." Sophia Loren would be another.
As for men, I'm not much of one to judge men by their looks, but Robert Redford , so I'm told, makes most ladies lists of handsome actors.
I'm not asking who your favorites are as far as talent; I'm wondering who it is that sets your heart racing when you see them on the silver screen.
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16 responses
@moonchild117 (1990)
• Philippines
24 Feb 16
Sophia Loren and Audrey Hepburn have timeless beauty. I think Brad Pitt is handsome, there's one scene in the Benjamin Button movie that he looked so perfect. 
I like the looks of Idris Elba, too.
I like the looks of Idris Elba, too.4 people like this
@moonchild117 (1990)
• Philippines
24 Feb 16
@DWDavis Her face is really really pretty. I like that even as she aged, she never lost her beauty.
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@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
24 Feb 16
The gals are always into Brad Pitt! That Thelma and Louise thing lives forever!
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@FourWalls (86939)
• United States
24 Feb 16
I think Paul Newman was stunning...maybe it was just those blue eyes. 
I tend to gravitate toward to "golden age" movie stars, people like Gregory Peck, Cary Grant, and William Holden. I thought Michael Rennie was gorgeous in The Day the Earth Stood Still. And, when they were younger, I didn't think there were any better looking men in Hollywood than Al Pacino and James Caan. Sadly, age hasn't been kind to either of them.
As for women, Ingrid Bergman's entrance in Casablanca takes my breath away...and I say that as a heterosexual woman! She was beauty personified. I can't say I really enjoyed many of her movies, but Elizabeth Taylor was amazing with looks. And speaking of Casablanca, Bogey's darling Lauren Bacall has to be included on the list.
I tend to gravitate toward to "golden age" movie stars, people like Gregory Peck, Cary Grant, and William Holden. I thought Michael Rennie was gorgeous in The Day the Earth Stood Still. And, when they were younger, I didn't think there were any better looking men in Hollywood than Al Pacino and James Caan. Sadly, age hasn't been kind to either of them.
As for women, Ingrid Bergman's entrance in Casablanca takes my breath away...and I say that as a heterosexual woman! She was beauty personified. I can't say I really enjoyed many of her movies, but Elizabeth Taylor was amazing with looks. And speaking of Casablanca, Bogey's darling Lauren Bacall has to be included on the list.3 people like this
@FourWalls (86939)
• United States
24 Feb 16
@JohnRoberts -- Yeah, you just put your lips together and BLOW! 
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@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
24 Feb 16
I am impressed by the Michael Rennie mention. He is basically a forgotten fine actor. I was never into Ingrid Bergman but Lauren Bacall... well, you do know how to whistle don't you?
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@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
24 Feb 16
@FourWalls Unfortunately I'm not Bogie! Can you believe Bacall was 19-year-old nervous wreck performing that scene? True.
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
24 Feb 16
I think a young Elizabeth Taylor was striking, your right Natalie Wood was gorgeous, I loved her in Splendor in the Grass. These days, Mark Harmon is a hunk in my eyes and Clint Eastwood in his younger days was my idea of gorgeous.
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@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
24 Feb 16
I forgot to mention Splendor in the Grass in an earlier response. Most definitely one of Natalie's best performances. Also not to be missed is Love with the Proper Stranger with Steve McQueen.
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@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
24 Feb 16
Wow, an Anna Magnani mention! Kudos! She is what you call earthy and a supreme actress.
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@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
24 Feb 16
@DWDavis Steve McQueen is another epitome of cool guy. Can you say Bullit? I can watch that chase scene a billion times.
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@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
24 Feb 16
@DWDavis Check out Sophia's Oscar winning performance in Two Women. Not a glamorous role.
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@DWDavis (25797)
• United States
25 Feb 16
@JohnRoberts I'll look that one up. It sounds like a more challenging role than what she usually did.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
24 Feb 16
Julie Christie in Dr. Zhivago and in Fahrenheit 451 for sure, and oh, so many more, lol.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
24 Feb 16
@JohnRoberts Oh yes, she was beautiful. I better check Netflix and watch those again!
@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
24 Feb 16
Oh yes, Julie Christie was quite the dish in her day. Don't forget Darling and Shampoo and McCabe and Mrs. Miller.
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@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
24 Feb 16
Thumbs up to anyone appreciating Natalie!
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@crossbones27 (53005)
• Mojave, California
26 Feb 16
I always have trouble remembering peoples names these days.I don't follow movies like I once did. I used to like Sandra Bullock a lot, and think I still do, but she has not been in many movies that I am into lately
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@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
24 Feb 16
The young Tony Curtis was indeed beautiful. When he was married to Janet Leigh, they were the most gorgeous couple in Hollywood.
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@trivia79 (7827)
• El Segundo, California
24 Feb 16
@JohnRoberts I go with my current generation hehe 
@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
24 Feb 16
That is a young person talking but "Hermione" is a very cute young woman.
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@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
24 Feb 16
Natalie Wood is my supreme favorite movie star/actress. All time numero uno since I was a boy. I wax forever on her but those interested in her other movies, must sees are Rebel Without a Cause, Inside Daisy Clover, The Searchers and Gypsy.
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@DWDavis (25797)
• United States
25 Feb 16
@JohnRoberts *head hung in shame* I have not. I need to take steps to correct this oversight.
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@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
24 Feb 16
@DWDavis You have not seen Rebel Without a Cause with James Dean!?!?!?
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@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
24 Feb 16
I will mention my number two favorite: Jacqueline Bisset. Surely, you guys remember The Deep.
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@Poppylicious (11134)
• United Kingdom
24 Feb 16
Jared Leto, Norman Reedus, Claire Danes, James Spader ... all set my heart a'flutter and make me go gooey at the knees.
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