The Brown Derby, Hollywood, 1950 Sizes:A3 (297x420mm) Archival Print (Unframed) Rumor has it that some

Rumor has it that some of the hotel rooms are haunted – guests claim to have seen the ghost of a nurse on the second floor and the ghost of a little girl on the ninth floor

King George III was a diligent Monarch who suffered from recurring bouts of madness during his 59-year reign

securing a recording contract and encouraging nightclub goers – and cactuses – to get on the dance floor

Joan Miró and Ezra Pound were some of its celebrated customers

The Brown Derby, Hollywood, 1950 Sizes:A3 (297x420mm) Archival Print (Unframed) Rumor has it that someThe Brown Derby at 1628 North Vine Street in Hollywood was the second Brown Derby to open but quickly became the most famous and the place to see and be seen due to its proximity to the major movie studios. It made its debut on Valentine's Day 1929 and was open 24 hours a day. The Hollywood Brown Derby was the preferred hang out for the gossip columnists (they and the movie executives loved the innovation of tableside phones) and late nights turned