18. Party for a war-time hero.
Life seemed to be one big party for Carole Lombard. She grew from a small-time country girl into one of the most iconic screwball comedy actresses of her time. Twentieth Century was the film that made her a major star. She landed the role after the director Howard Hawks found her drunk and hilarious at a party. However, a crashed plane flight cut her life short after it hit a mountain. She was on her way home from a Wartime event to raise money for war bonds. At the time, Carole Lombard had a goal of 500,000 dollars and managed to secure over 2 million. Keep reading for more rare images from the Golden Age of Hollywood.