Film Star Chess

Film Star Chess captures an intimate 1955 moment at Romanoff's Restaurant in Beverly Hills, where Humphrey Bogart concentrates on his chess match with restaurateur Mike Romanoff while Lauren Bacall and English actor Bob Cootes complete the scene. Slim Aarons photographed this gathering with his signature ability to reveal the genuine elegance of Hollywood's golden era, preserving the quiet sophistication of an afternoon where cinema royalty gathered not for spectacle, but for the simple pleasure of good company and strategic gameplay. The restaurant's refined interior provides the perfect backdrop for this tableau of mid-century glamour.

More than decoration, Film Star Chess transforms your space into a gallery of Hollywood history, where the legendary poise of Bogart and Bacall becomes part of your daily environment. This photograph elevates any room with its timeless elegance, whether anchoring your study with old-world charm, bringing sophistication to your hallway, or adding a touch of classic cinema glamour to your bedroom. Your guests will discover themselves drawn into the mystique of an era when style was effortless and glamour was genuine, finding in this image a connection to the kind of refined living that never goes out of fashion.

Available in museum-quality lustre or matte finish, professionally framed in your choice of black, white, or natural wood. This Slim Aarons photograph brings the golden age of Hollywood directly into your living space, offering you the opportunity to own a piece of photographic history that captures not just famous faces, but the essence of an unforgettable era. Make this iconic moment yours today.