Rock Hudson and Vera-Ellen – Taking in the Sun

Vera-Ellen has performed with some of the most gorgeous leading men in her career, including Gene Kelly, Donald O’Connor, Fred Astaire, and Danny Kaye. She was also partnered with Rock Hudson, who was regarded as one of the most eligible bachelors at that time, and their image as a loved-up couple was cemented by many movie producers.

In a 2018 NPR conversation with writer Mark Griffin, Vera-Ellen and Hudson said they had their faces painted with gold color to look like Mr. and Mrs. Oscar at the Flashbulbers Ball. In this antique picture, taken circa 1955, both stars were enjoying the dog days of summer.