The Graves of AFI's 50 Greatest Screen Legends

Welcome to Hollywood Graveyard. Join us today as we count down the American Film Institute's list of the 50 greatest legends of classic cinema, by visiting their final resting places.
0:00 - Intro
0:48 - No. 25: Ava Gardner & William Holden
03:36 - No. 24: Mary Pickford & Edward G. Robinson
07:27 - No. 23: Carole Lombard & Robert Mitchum
10:53 - No. 22: Jean Harlow & Sidney Poitier
15:47 - No. 21: Sophia Loren & Buster Keaton
18:50 - No. 20: Lauren Bacall & The Marx Brothers
25:48 - No. 19: Rita Hayworth & Burt Lancaster
28:46 - No. 18: Shirley Temple & James Dean
32:16 - No. 17: Lillian Gish & Kirk Douglas
35:30 - No. 16: Vivien Leigh & Orson Welles
39:46 - No. 15: Mae West & Gene Kelly
43:54 - No. 14: Ginger Rogers & Laurence Olivier
47:22 - No. 13: Grace Kelly & John Wayne
51:21 - No. 12: Claudette Colbert & Gregory Peck
55:37 - No. 11: Barbara Stanwyck & Gary Cooper
59:05 - No. 10: Joan Crawford & Charlie Chaplin
1:04:04 - No. 9: Marlene Dietrich & Spencer Tracy
1:08:09 - No. 8: Judy Garland & James Cagney
1:12:41 - No. 7: Elizabeth Taylor & Clark Gable
1:17:26 - No. 6: Marilyn Monroe & Henry Fonda
1:22:53 - No. 5: Greta Garbo & Fred Astaire
1:27:38 - No. 4: Ingrid Bergman & Marlon Brando
1:32:02 - No. 3: Audrey Hepburn & Jimmy Stewart
1:36:47 - No. 2: Bette Davis & Cary Grant
1:42:39 - No. 1: Katharine Hepburn & Humphrey Bogart
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Produced by Arthur Dark
Music by Giuseppe Vasapolli
Featuring Jumpin' Up
"Somebody's Wrong" by Isham Jones
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Marlene Dietrich footage courtesy of Grace.
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[@kathikamholz2100]

He really does

[@jomac841]

Almost 2 hours of Hollywood Graveyard? Yes please!

[@Kcm836]

I’d include William Powell! I’m sad he wasn’t on the list. However, nicely done Arthur and the HG team! I love every minute of your videos.

[@BelievingRebel]

What an amazing tribute. As always, you are respectful without coming across as starstruck. I hold you in very high esteem, sir.

[@fgameshunter1782]

Dick Van Dyke is an screen legend and still alive.

[@MAYA-uh6ss]

I pass by the James Dean memorial junction all the time when I drive to and from college, loved watching his movies to pass time during the pandemic 😊

[@ImOutASAP]

Arthur, I want you to know I really appreciate how much you honor all these people by the research and details you include from their lives and filmographies. Kudos, sir.

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[@alyjay1088]

@@Alab20725 actors and 25 actresses. So worth it

[@toddjohnson4002]

Pretty much 👍💯

[@milt6208]

I will have to break it into two.

[@nikihollingsworth9791]

Love it!!!!

[@PeppieP]

Well Arthur that was bloody brilliant - an Oscar winning performance. Thank you so much for all you do for this channel. Love you x

[@mileshigh1321]

This is a real labor of love from Hollywood Graveyard! The time and effort putting this together makes it a Hollywood epic on its own!

[@Ms.HarmonyJ]

Mr. Dark, your videos are absolutely fantastic and I thoroughly enjoy every single one of them.

[@rudiluyckx9068]

Deze is een van de beste Hollywood graveyard ik heb er van genoten , nu nog de top 100 .Groetjes R

[@bambinoandmore46]

All these icons and nary a flower of respect from anyone . The families seem to have forgotten them. Lucky we have you Arthur❤

[@libertygiveme1987]

@bambino - It is said that after someone has been gone over 60 years, regardless of who they are, they receive fewer and fewer visits, so fewer flowers. I believe that to be the case.

[@keepontravelin]

Over the years, I have become more and more invested into this channel. The music at the beginning of every show after the intro just gets you excited and in the mood to see what’s coming up. What draws me most is how much I am learning from Arthur’s narration. Countless times I’ve said to myself “wow! That came from him/her! Unbelievable.” It almost hard to believe at times their life is over because their work still influences you today to the point you think they are still walking around. Just an incredible channel. Mr. Dark you certainly found a way to honor these individuals and teach us as well. Thanks for all you do. I’ll continue supporting this channel. 😊

[@morales1961]

This is one of the best channels on KZbin. It's so well done it deserves a spot on the History Channel.

[@chriscoleman6956]

So many great that is gone stars

[@Miimisky]

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[@billyrodriguez1878]

Arthur, if only You Tube had an Oscar like award. You would be as huge as Bogart himself!!!

[@dpl6004]

After watching this I'm dizzy, a little surprised to see Sophie Loren, but guessed most every person when you said the cemetery or section. Thank you Arthur hugs.

[@andrefalconer6537]

Just Watched Fifty of the Classic Screen legends, Brilliant. I've allways had an interest in The Hollywood Classic Actors, & Films, 30s,40s 50s. 60s.70s Who have Died. God Bless them all.

[@kimberlystanley2529]

I first saw Dame Elizabeth Taylor in 1987 at a shopping mall in Hudson's Department Store promoting her perfume, and she came back to Hudson's again to promote another one of her perfumes in 1992 at the same mall. There were so many people there to see her..gosh i was so excited to see her as well, miss her so much.😊 I love Hollywood Graveyard.

[@karolinesmail489]

White diamond s I wear it every day love Elizabeth ❤️

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Oh I love White Diamonds, I have been a fan since my teens, and I still wear it.

[@keishahill9496]

The Greatest Screen Legends indeed Arthur......LETS GOOOO

[@julainehalashewski8727]

I love the graves that have flowers planted on top. Makes it feel nicer than just grass.

[@joanneowen4540]

I was delighted when this video popped up..totally brightened a cold,dark day.There is something delightful and comforting going back to a more entertaining past. The scenery is always beautiful.Thank you

[@yossarian1385]

Thank you, Arthur! This will be prime viewing for us this evening. Peace to you & yours.

[@Karin-]

They certainly don't make them like that anymore, do they? A fabulous array of talents that will never be forgotten. Thank you for another amazing video 😊

[@kimberlygluvna6075]

This tribute was amazing! With all the technology today nobody can measure up to these Actors and Actresses that started the movies. Thank you for your work Arthur. You are truly appreciated for keeping this era alive. I’m 67 years old and haven’t seen any new movies in years. I go to the classics.

[@karolinesmail489]

Iam 60and agree 💯👍

[@susanwallace2258]

I'm 77 and agree. I have 600 movies on DVDs. I don't watch the new ones. I LOVE the classics!

[@oceania68]

I've seen all those movies growing up, it is so surreal that many of these actors were around our my (our) life time, only to see that their passing was so long ago, save for those that were in recent years. Life is indeed a flicker of candle light in the wind. A great tribute, Arthur. May those whom have journeyed home rest in eternal blissful light.

[@gustavoperez5480]

And many of those movies from those legends we can find those here in KZbin.

[@pmafterdark]

Such a wonderful 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 tribute to so many great stars that have left us, but have given a legacy of incredible work for us to always enjoy.

[@psinclairjr]

So well produced! Great period music, classy and very respectful, very good abbreviated career history, great film clips, and fantastic videography. Please keep these amazing videos coming!!!!

[@nicci6751]

What a ride! Thank you so much for all of your hard work, Arthur.

[@jeffreyroberts7438]

What a wonderful list of people who touched everyone through their talent and presence. So many missing; James Mason, Steve McQueen, Paul Newman and on and on!

[@robj.p.4105]

Their main body of work had to have been completed prior to the some of the names you mentioned, I remember that from the AFI presentation I think, McQueen and Newman will be shoo-ins for the next one I'm sure.

[@marykaybrown4764]

Arthur, this was the best almost 2 hours I have ever spent watching what I love. You are a national treasure bringing us these video masterpieces. Thank again and again!

[@dc9702]

Arthur, You did it again… your videos NEVER disappoint. A true masterpiece of tribute!! Excellent job

[@yvanduclos1963]

Wow! Bravo Arthur Dark! This episode is the masterpiece of your career since the very first time I discovered you on KZbin. Since then, Hollywood Graveyard has become THE reference for paying tribute to the legends of American and international cinema and show business. It is a perfect and flawless production that you are presenting to us today. Once again bravo and thank you Mr. Dark for the extraordinary work of research, archive films as well as for the visual and sound presentation worthy of an Oscar!

[@ATHikers]

This presentation is deserving of an Oscar. It touched my soul.

[@Pitlizard]

This was amazing! Thank you! I was a bit surprised to not see Olivia De Havilland on the list.

[@wmarkdyer]

Also Erroll Flynn

[@rustylee9861]

Yes! I was hoping James Dean was on the list! I hope to go see his grave someday! =)

[@Bh-jf2bu]

I live right next to the cemetery in Fairmount Indiana where Jimmy and the rest of the Dean family is buried

[@TERROROGRAPHER]

I would like to visit his grave too and his new museum this year.

[@susanwallace2258]

I have driven through the area of James Dean's accident. Very sobering!

[@kaymad143]

Arthur Dark, you've done it again, kept me at computer to watch this, I appreciate the way you tell us the actors/actresses' stories. I love learning about the history of the movies/stage and tv shows. These 50 people deserve to be remembered for sure. I will look for many of their movies so I can watch them in action.

[@Dana-fn5zt]

I also will look for their movies! Love Katherine Hepburn

[@kaymad143]

I have been to her grave and saw her home, my old doubles partner gave her tennis lessons. She was a nice but tough lady.

[@Roller_Ghoster]

Now its frosty lets be warmed by those stars of yesteryear. And its video 1 of 2024 from Arthur Dark!

[@docdurdin]

This was a Fabulous Special, Art. The pinnacle of Hollywood at it's best.

[@rubymarie4541]

Way to go 1 hour & 48 minutes .. so worth the while .. ❤

[@southernbellekari]

OF COURSE OUR AVA IS UP FIRST !!!!! 😭🙌🏻🙏🏼❤️ In loving memory of the most beautiful ever! Ava Lavinia Gardner 🌹🌹🌹

[@alp7928]

She was the beyond beautiful ❤️

[@angelasuezanne1736]

My daughter was named after her 🩷

[@healthyheadstones6664]

Absolutely fantastic Arthur!! 🎉🎉🎉 Bravo Bravo!!!!

[@Kuulei265]

You had me holding my breath that I would NOT see Jimmy Stewart on the list!! He evoked such emotion, I felt terribly sad to see him go.

[@kepckatherinec805]

I have great fondness and respect for the movie industry folks who set aside their careers, in order to serve in the WWII Armed Forces. My favorite is Jimmy Stewart, who demonstrated in his personal life the same humility, strength and dedication seen in many parts that he played. Truly admirable. As was Clark Gable, who enlisted in part to honor his wife Carole, after she died in a plane crash during her efforts to boost troop and national morale during the war. Thank you for this long and moving tribute to these and other very special stars!

[@Kuulei265]

@@kepckatherinec805 I don’t know if you know this, but Jimmy Stewart’s only son, Robert I think his name was, died during the Vietnam Conflict. That is true devotion of ANY parent.

[@lauramcintyre483]

He was Jimmy Stewart's stepson. He and his brother were the children of his wife's first marriage.

[@Kuulei265]

@@lauramcintyre483 Thank you for the clarification!!

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Damn, I wondered where you went. Time to get my popcorn and soda and enjoy.

[@SarahLovesU2]

What a treat to have almost 2 hours of touring with Arthur Dark! Amazing video!

[@elizabethm6657]

Given how talented all these actors and actresses were, it's amazing that most of them never won an Oscar and we're only given honorary Oscars

[@susanwallace2258]

It makes me wonder at the validity of the Oscars when so many of these greats never got one!

[@jerrydtuff]

D.E.W. ... THANK YOU ARTHUR DARK. YOU SHARED ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL TRIBUTE TO THE LIVES OF THE SCREEN STARS WE ALL GREW UP SEEING AND HEARING THEIR HOLLYWOOD🌟 NAMES. WE WILL REMEMBER.

[@play4u67]

Bravo Mr. Dark!!! You did an extreme justice to all of these fine, wonderful and extremely talented actors/actresses of our time and some that were before our time!! Once again, you never cease to amaze us, your Hollywood Graveyard family!! Thank You so much once again for such an amazing tribute filled with so much knowledge and brilliance!! You've truly out-done yourself :-)

[@louferrao2044]

I love Hollywood Graveyard! Arthur always shows so much respect when doing his tributes. Job well done Sir.

[@kathymetzger5862]

A great tribute to all of these actors and actresses 😊there will never be any others like them miss all of them. Thanks again

[@lazyhazeldaisy9596]

Mr Dark a Masterpiece of past actors who will never be forgotten, many thanks.

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No one is more excited than me to open you tube to a notification from Hollywood Graveyard, whoop whoop!!!😊

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Oh my gosh!!!! What a wonderful way to get home from work!!!! Almost two hours, im already in heaven thank you!!!

[@spacedoutagain]

This is well worth my time! Thank you ❤

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This was absolutely amazing!!!! I loved hearing these stories of the greats of Hollywood Cinema. Thank you!!

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Such a pleasure to watch Hollywood Graveyard ! 😊

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[@venomousnate7263]

This is really cool. Going through Legendary 25 Actor and 25 Actresses. Already early but it’s always excellent filmography and narration.

[@terryl7874]

Excellent! The movie goers know talent when they see it.

[@skygrace3008]

I enjoyed watching this video, Theses stars can’t be replaced,This is the best it will ever be, Thank you so very much ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@pussycatjackson]

A Hollywood Graveyard video that’s over an hour and a half long? Is it my birthday already?!

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As always, I thank you. It’s wonderful. How I wish my husband could have seen this! He always loved watching these!

[@randybourdon2791]

Once again, you outdid yourself with this episode Arthur! Thank you.

[@Boogledigs]

Arthur - if I could award you an oscar for this video, I'd award you two. Every second was a total delight. You must have put in very long hours to edit this one. Thank you for this classic video. It is AMAZING!

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Fantasticoooooooooo! ! ! ! ! ! ! Thank you very much. My actors 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖🎬🎥📷📹📺

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As always, Mr Dark. It's a pleasure to be in your company today.❤

[@ethanhall6965]

What a treat! Almost 2 hours. I set time aside to enjoy these uninterrupted. I just finished watching. I’m sad that’s it’s over. Oh well, I guess I’ll watch it again.

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Bravo Mr. Dark !!!!! This is incredible !!!!! I WILL be watching this again & again.

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My heart does a little leap every time I see a new Hollywood Graveyard video in my mail box!

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Mrs H 🇬🇧... What a pleasure you are for remembering the old goldies...Those that where born & gone before us & those that where In my era...GBNF ❤ Thank You...❤🙏

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Arthur, I always look forward to your Hollywood graveyard series featured. The best of all the grave visits. I also enjoy your films too. Robert m. Jadach, diamond, Illinois.

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What a great Rundown Well done to all involved 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

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It's almost a 2 hour video!!❤

[@halriggs9328]

Bravo Mr dark you knocked it out of the park again

[@motley123rock]

Welcome back Sir , once again top notch work. It’s like a movie history lesson. Love it.

[@vickijacobs7374]

A wonderful trip through cinematic history, as always. I was giddy when I saw it was almost two hours long! Thank you, Arthur.

[@TheParkLark]

There were two dates that stood out to me; January 6 & January 14. My & my brother’s birthdays. Remarkable. Very interesting episode.

[@richardmatthews4302]

Utterly outstanding, far better than anything that's been on TV for a very long time.

[@terisoto8230]

I love the announcers voice . He gives everyone's announced with special care to give them the most respect. Thank you.

[@JohnnyTong215]

A great tribute to these Hollywood legends!!!!

[@lesm2373]

Cannot thank you enough for the hours and hours of entertainment, education and inspiration you have given us. An amazing body of work done in such a respectful and professional way.

[@shannonmanley9217]

Another Great Video. I totally Agree with this top 50 List. Looking Forward to your next video. God Bless and take care My Friend.

[@tishvaladez2145]

I love your work. Thank you all your hard work.

[@mariakauffman8050]

What an amazing tribute to so many memorable actors/actresses! But I was surprised that there was one I didn't see..........Charlton Heston. Especially given his performances in the epic pictures The Ten Commandments, and Ben Hur.

[@robertadams2857]

Heston must have been #51

[@furnacefighter]

Arthur, I’ve come to believe that you are the “King of KZbin”, top of the list of what Tom Wilson and I refer to as low level celebrities. This work surpasses even your previous accomplishments. You are the best!

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Thank you so much for this. Everything you do turns into gold. ❤

[@carolsherban3027]

Amazing Tribute ty for posting this

[@evelynetaylor2807]

I thoroughly enjoyed this.. Thank you so much Arthur.

[@jamestakacs]

I'm at Jean Harlow now. Sadly, I get up at 1am for work so I have to go to bed. Will watch the rest tomorrow. I can't tell you how much I am enjoying this program. Thank you so much for your work

[@kaykrause4806]

I was too spellbound to leave this wonderful account of all the people I loved watching on the silver screen til it was over. FASCINATING. THANK You.

[@kaylaleave]

Lol ??? Ok??

[@jefferymorris4644]

Thank you for the memories.

[@tomcaldwell5750]

Awesome! Thank you, Mr. Dark! I always enjoy your videos.

[@lillypad9960]

Mr. Dark, impressive would be such an understatement. Much more than entertaining, also. Thank you for bringing these immortal souls back to life. You, sir, deserve an award yourself for the information and love you share of those famous actors. Thank you so much. Blessings from Michigan.

[@dcarteni]

Fantastic piece of Art...

[@BElle-Ballentine]

An almost two-hour video from Arthur and his team. I'm in heaven ♥

[@jordirenaud9438]

The more I watch your channel (which is a lot) the more determined I am to visit these graves and more. I love your channel so much. I often come back to it

[@chnalvr]

What a beautiful and comprehensive set of tributes! I am so glad to see Judy Garland in the top 10.

[@CarolHeney]

This was such an amazing tribute to the stars of yesteryear! The stars I grew up, watching. Thank you for sharing this. Keep up the good work!!

[@gregdiamond6023]

Thanks for a wonderful presentation Arthur. I thoroughly enjoyed it! One actor that I feel was snubbed is Clint Eastwood. So many great roles 2 Mules For Sister Sara the spaghetti westerns Pale Rider and many others. My favorite is The Outlaw Josey Wales.

[@002DrEvil]

I think his roles are probably thought of as too recent to feature on this list.

[@teresajeffries3934]

Clint eastwood isn't dead yet

[@robertwomack6015]

Bravo Arthur 👏. Thank you. Awesome tribute ❤