Hollywood Oasis

Scenes from the Palm Springs Racquet Club

The Palm Springs Racquet Club celebrates the work of famed photographer Bernard of Hollywood, and features hundreds of exclusive photographs and memorabilia from the iconic Racquet Club during the Golden Age of Hollywood, including stars like Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor, and more

Dr. Bruno Bernard, also known as Bernard of Hollywood, was the most soughtafter glamour photographer of the 20th century. His portraits of stars like Clark Gable, Marilyn Monroe, Gregory Peck, Ginger Rogers, John Wayne, Marlene Dietrich, Rita Hayworth, Elvis Presley, and Lucille Ball helped define the look and mythology of Hollywoods Golden Age. Celebrated by audiences, collectors, and curators, Bernards work reached its pinnacle when the Modern Museum of Art named his image of Marilyn Monroe, Marilyn in White, the most iconic photograph of the century. His vast portfolio remains a c