That Norma Shearer was an ideal subject for the photographer's craft is a given, and time has bequeathed to devotees of this great star's beauty and poise a wealth of images to gaze upon. While much has been written about Norma's fussiness regarding lighting and camera angles, as well as her often iron-handed decisions about the photographs that the public was fortunate enough to see, it is important to understand that this actress insisted on nothing less than perfection as part and parcel of the end product she presented to her fans via her studio, MGM. 

The galleries you are about to explore show the gorgeous, even glorious results of what happened when filmdom's First Lady got together with the best photographers and illustrators of her time. Stunning in their visual impact, they attest to a timeless legacy that hard work, exemplary skills, and beauty delivered to an adoring generation of filmgoers-- and they're all just a click away!

Begin with the standard gallery to browse a selection of stunning stills... then delve through the two postcard galleries-- including one in color!-- to examine this unique art form. George Hurrell, whose tenure in Hollywood was made possible thanks to Norma's patronage, is featured in a gallery displaying many of his beautiful images. There are also galleries dedicated to Ruth Harriet Louise, Clarence Sinclair Bull and other famous photographers Norma worked with.  Norma also graced many, many magazine covers during the thirties, and we have collected an assortment for you to see... they'll make you feel like you're back at the Five-and-dime store wondering which ones to buy! Then thrill to a selection of autographed pictures, featuring Norma's distinctive signature. For a taste of Home-and-Hearth Norma, stop by and visit with Mrs. Thalberg. Norma networking? Take a look at the fun photos in Norma et les autres. How about Norma dating, dining, dancing... and marrying? Enjoy Beyond Thalberg, an homage to the men in Norma's life.  Finally, we are especially proud of the movie stills collection featuring scenes from many of her films, so be sure to stop by and indulge in a little time-traveling through the decades when Norma reigned supreme.

We hope you enjoy these images as much as we did gathering them all here for you.

(Introduction by Jimmy)