Their work was infused with passion, and for Hollywood's glamorous stars it didn't stop there. Bruno Bernard was allowed into the star's vacation retreats. He took photographs of the stars at play, on the tennis courts, and with their children.Desi and Lucy loved tennis. For Tony Curtis, a rare day off meant time with his paintbrush. Marilyn enjoyed cutting a rug.

They deserved it. These men and women who brought the moviegoing public much pleasure often had arduous routines which included early rising, obligatory costume fittings and demanding directors. Weight watching was a constant as well as mandatory appointments and promotional tours. As lucrative as it sounded, the business of being a Hollywood movie star was stressful and consuming. Sometimes a hobby or sport was the only recipe for sanity.