These 20 Vintage Postcards Offer a Rare Glimpse at Celebrity Homes
Before the paparazzi and TMZ, we had to rely on celebrity postcards to get a glimpse into the private estates (and Christmas trees) of Hollywood’s finest. These vintage postcards from the 1920s and beyond showcase the homes of stars like Marilyn Monroe, Kirk Douglas, and Lucille Ball. But these sprawling California estates weren’t just about showing off the glitz and glamour; they also captured the everyday side of fame — complete with some outdated and questionable choices in decor. (We’re judging your poolside gazebo, Bob Hope.)
For history buffs, pop culture fans, or anyone who loves a good dose of nostalgia, these celebrity postcards from the “Movie Star Homes Series” act as a window into a bygone era.
Join us as we take a deep dive into these vibrant celebrity homes of the past.
1. Judy Garland’s Bel Air Home, 1938
2. Marilyn Monroe’s Beverly Hills Home, 1956
3. Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz’s Los Angeles Home, 1958
4. Joan Crawford’s Brentwood Home, 1956
5. Dinah Shore’s Palm Springs Ranch House, 1956
6. Bob Hope’s Palm Springs Home, 1964
7. Jerry Lewis’ Pacific Palisades Home, 1956
8. Danny Thomas’ Beverly Hills Home, 1958
9. Red Skelton’s Los Angeles Home, 1958
10. Kirk Douglas’ Palm Springs Home, 1956
11. Wayne Rogers’ Hollywood Home, 1980
12. Eddie ‘Rochester’ Anderson’s Hollywood Home, 1938
13. Doris Day’s Los Angeles Home, 1958
14. Barbara Stanwyck’s Holmby Hills ‘Shingled Bungalow,’ 1956
15. Loretta Young’s Los Angeles Mansion, 1938
16. Dolores Del Rio’s Hollywood Spanish Villa, 1928
17. Lionel Barrymore’s Beverly Hills Home, 1924
18. Conrad Nagel’s Beverly Hills Home, 1924
19. Ken Maynard and His Wife at Their Spanish-Style Hollywood Home, 1923
20. Bing Crosby’s Palm Springs Home, 1964
