Must-See Photos From the Golden Age of the Academy Awards

When you think of iconic Oscars moments, what comes to mind? Certainly, some of the more viral moments from the last few years pop up, or maybe some of the wilder acceptance speeches from the last 25 years. But the Academy Awards have been around for nearly a century, long before live TV and live-tweeting amplified what happens at the ceremony into a collective talking point. Feast your eyes on these images of classic Hollywood stars gathering for the industry's biggest party—in glorious black and white.