Hollywood Graveyard: Exploring the Final Resting Places of AFI's Top 50 Screen Legends

🌟AFI's top 50 screen legends are actors or teams who had significant screen presence and started their careers in or before 1950.

💫Ava Gardner rose to fame in the 40s and became a leading lady in the 50s and 60s, starring in films like 'The Killers' and 'The Barefoot Contessa'.

🎬William Holden was one of the biggest box office draws in the 50s and 60s, known for his performances in films like 'Sunset Boulevard' and 'Network'.

🌸Mary Pickford, known as America's sweetheart, helped shape the film industry as one of its first stars and a founding member of United Artists.

🔥Jean Harlow, Hollywood's first blonde bombshell, was known for her zany and screwball comedic performances in films like 'Hell's Angels' and 'Platinum Blonde'.

What criteria were used to determine AFI's top 50 screen legends?

—AFI's top 50 screen legends are actors or teams who had significant screen presence and started their careers in or before 1950. They were selected based on a vote from 500 nominees.

What are Ava Gardner's most famous films?

—Ava Gardner rose to fame in the 40s and became a leading lady in the 50s and 60s. Some of her most famous films include 'The Killers', 'The Barefoot Contessa', and 'Mogambo'.

Which films is William Holden known for?

—William Holden was known for his performances in films like 'Sunset Boulevard', 'Network', 'The Bridge Over the River Kwai', and 'Key Largo'.

What were Mary Pickford's contributions to the film industry?

—Mary Pickford, known as America's sweetheart, was one of the first stars of the film industry. She helped shape the industry as a founding member of United Artists and appeared in films like 'Tess of the Storm Country' and 'Coquette'.

What were Jean Harlow's most iconic roles?

—Jean Harlow was Hollywood's first blonde bombshell and was known for her roles in films like 'Hell's Angels', 'Platinum Blonde', and 'Bombshell'.

00:00Introduction to Hollywood Graveyard and the history of AFI's top 50 screen legends.

00:38Visit Ava Gardner's grave at Sunset Memorial Park and learn about her rise to fame and notable films.

02:13Discover William Holden's final resting place, learn about his career as a box office draw, and explore his iconic filmography.

03:33Visit Mary Pickford's tomb at Forest Lawn Glendale and explore her contributions to the film industry as one of its first stars and a founding member of United Artists.

05:56Explore the grave of Jean Harlow at Forest Lawn Glendale and learn about her status as Hollywood's first blonde bombshell and her iconic comedic roles.

10:56Visit Robert Mitchum's memorial at Odd Fellows Cemetery and discover his reputation as a tough leading man in film noir and westerns.

11:57Conclusion and final thoughts on the exploration of AFI's top 50 screen legends' final resting places.