22 Rarely Seen Photos of Lucille Ball
We all know Lucille Ball from the beloved show "I Love Lucy". It was perhaps her most famous role, although her career starting long before that and continued long after. As a young actress she spends two decades making "B" movies, struggling to break out. Later in life, she became television's first female mogul when she took a vice presidency at Desilu Productions. The company went on to produce classics such as 1960's shows The Untouchables, Mission: Impossible and Star Trek.
Here, we compiled 22 photographs that capture Ball from her days as a young starlet all the way up until her second marriage.
1936
Putting brow makeup on boxer Maxie Rosenbloom on the set of Muss 'Em Up.
1938
Appearing on the radio program "The Phil Baker Show".
1939
All glamor in a portrait by Laszlo Willinger.
1940
Goofing around on the beach for a photo shoot.
1942
From the LIFE Picture Collection.
1945
Goofing off with Groucho Marx at CBS's KNK radio studios.
1946
On the set of Lured.
1944
Signing autographs for seamen at a gala celebrating President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
1944
Getting her hair done.
1950
Hanging out at Ciro's nightclub in West Hollywood, California.
1950
Blowing out candles with then husband Desi.
1955
Riding with daughter, Lucie, at an amusement park in Paris.
1955
Breakfast in bed at New York home in the Hilton Hotel.
1956
Killing time with George Reeves behind the scenes of an episode of I Love Lucy.
1958
Enjoying an embrace from Desi at their new Desilu Studios.
1958
Keeping calm in the bustle at her Desilu Studios.
1965
With her children, Lucie and Desi.
1965
Posing for a portrait in Los Angeles.
1973
Laughing with second husband, Gary Morton and singer Sammy Davis Jr. at a Friars Club benefit.
1974
Looking fine in fur at an after party for the Los Angeles premier of Mame.
1980
 Enjoying a candid moment with husband Gary Morton.
1987
Posing with comedienne Betty White.
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