Kim Novak had been the queen of the Cannes Film Festival in 1956. She came again in 1959 as her film "In the Middle of the Night" was presented. Cary Grant had been separated from his third wife, the actress Betsy Drake, since 1958. The romance between Grant and Kim Novak was one of the highlights of the 1959 Festival. - Photo by Edward Quinn

Kim Novak had been the queen of the Cannes Film Festival in 1956. She came again in 1959 as her film "In the Middle of the Night" was presented. Cary Grant had been separated from his third wife, the actress Betsy Drake, since 1958. The romance between Grant and Kim Novak was one of the highlights of the 1959 Festival.

Actor Cary Grant looks on with an amused smile as Kim Novak covers her face in delighted surprise. The pair, whose romance was a highlight of the 1959 Cannes Film Festival, are seated at a gala event. Dressed in a tuxedo, Grant turns towards Novak, who wears a light, one-shoulder evening gown. Behind them, a spectacular fireworks display illuminates the night sky, creating a sparkling backdrop for this candid moment of shared joy.


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