Original photograph of Henry Mancini at home, 1969
by Henry Mancini (subject)
N.p.: N.p., 1969. Vintage photograph of composer Henry Mancini at home in 1969, flanked by his personal library and Grammy Awards. Prolific composer, conductor, and pianist Mancini wrote the themes and soundtracks for hundreds of films throughout the late twentieth century, most notably including themes for The Pink Panther film series, "Breakfast at Tiffany's" (1961), and "Victor/Victoria"... Read More
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Two original photographs of Henry Gray, circa 1980s
by Henry Gray (subject)
N.p.: N.p., 1980. Two vintage photographs of blues piano player Henry Gray, circa late 1980s. One photograph features Gray on stage, the other posing alongside fellow musicians Andrew Cornett, Zack "The Cat" Gaines, and Brian Bruce. With manuscript annotations on the versos. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine.
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Original publicity photograph of Helen Walker, circa 1940s
by Helen Walker (subject)
N.p.: N.p., 1940. Vintage reference photograph of actress Helen Walker, circa 1940s. Born in Worcester, Massachusetts, Helen Walker made her film debut in the 1942 comedy "Lucky Jordan," starring Alan Ladd, and would go on to sign with Paramount. Her career fell into decline after her involvement in a highly publicized, deadly car accident in 1946, although... Read More
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Original photograph of Ingmar Bergman, circa 1960
by Ingmar Bergman (subject)
New York: Janus Films, 1960. Vintage photograph of Ingmar Bergman, circa 1960. Stamp reading "Acquired 1972 from The W. Ward Marsh Archives by Marty Davis" on the verso. Bergman began in theater, quickly navigating to screenwriting, then directing, becoming one of the most prolific and influential filmmakers of the twentieth century. He directed over 60 films and... Read More
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Original publicity photograph of Irene Dunne
by Irene Dunne (subject)
Universal City: Universal Pictures, 1942. Vintage publicity photograph of actress Irene Dunne reclining at the beach, 1942. Printed mimeo snipe affixed the verso, noting Dunne's forthcoming appearance in the Gregory La Cava film "Lady in a Jam." Dunne was at the height of her cinematic powers in the 1940s, appearing prolifically in both comic and romantic roles. ... Read More
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Five original photographs of Ione Bright, circa 1910s
by Ione Bright (subject)
New York: Bell Studios, 1910. Five vintage matte finish photographs of stage and early film actress Ione Bright, circa 1910s. One with the blindstamp of Bell Studio on the bottom right corner of the recto, and a stamp stating the same on the verso. From the collection of artist and author Duncan Hannah. Duncan Hannah was... Read More
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Original portrait photograph of Ingrid Bergman for For Whom The Bell Tolls, 1943
by Ingrid Bergman (subject)
N.p.: N.p., 1943. Vintage borderless portrait photograph of actress Ingrid Bergman in shirtsleeves, publicity for "For Whom the Bell Tolls," 1943. From the collection of artist and author Duncan Hannah. Duncan Hannah was a key figure in the burgeoning New York underground arts scene, befriending Andy Warhol and his superstars, Lou Reed, Allen Ginsberg, Patti Smith,... Read More
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Four original publicity photographs of Irene Dunne
by Irene Dunne (subject)
Universal City: Universal Pictures, 1942. Four vintage publicity portrait photographs of actress Irene Dunne. One with a printed mimeo snipe affixed to the verso, all with provenance stamps to same, and two with credit stamps for studio photographer Ray Jones. Dunne was at the height of her powers in the 1940s, appearing in many comic and romantic... Read More
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Original photograph of Julien Duvivier, 1955
by Julien Duvivier (subject)
N.p.: N.p., 1955. Vintage borderless photograph of director Julien Duvivier in Saint-Tropez, France, 1955. Mimeo snipe and an agency stamp on the verso. 5 x 7 inches Near Fine.
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Original photograph of Joseph Beuys, 1982
by Joseph Beuys (subject)
N.p.: N.p., 1982. Vintage photograph of artist Joseph Beuys sitting amongst a crowd at an anti-NATO demonstration held in Bonn, Germany on October 6, 1982. Also scene in the photograph are German Green Party Member of Parliament Gert Bastian, and Beuys' wife, Eva Wurmbach. With the stamps of press agencies Poly-Press and Lynx on the verso. 8.5... Read More
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Original photograph of James Stewart, circa 1950
by James Stewart (subject)
N.p.: N.p., 1950. Vintage oversize photograph of actor James Stewart in a seersucker suit and straw hat, reading a note in what appears to be his trailer, circa 1950s. 11 x 14 inches. Near Fine.
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Original photograph of James MacArthur, circa 1965, signed
by James MacArthur (subject)
N.p.: N.p., 1965. Vintage portrait photograph of actor James MacArthur, circa 1965, SIGNED by MacArthur with an inscription reading "Good Luck." MacArthur began his work as a stage actor in the 1940s, until he moved into television and films in the 1950s. His best known films roles include "The Young Stranger" (1957) and "Swiss Family Robinson" (1960). His... Read More
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Original photograph of Joan Barry, circa 1923
by Joan Barry (subject)
N.p.: N.p., 1923. Vintage borderless double weight photograph of British actress Joan Barry. Contemporary manuscript labels affixed to the verso, one mentioning Barry's appearance in Dorothy Brandon's 1923 play "The Outsider." From the collection of artist and author Duncan Hannah. Duncan Hannah was a key figure in the burgeoning New York underground arts scene, befriending Andy Warhol... Read More
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Original photograph of James Dunn, circa 1930s
by James Dunn (subject)
N.p.: N.p., 1930. Vintage portrait photograph of actor James Dunn, circa the 1930s. With label attached to the recto of the photograph identifying the actor. Dunn began his career as a stage actor, landing a lead on Broadway in 1929's "Sweet Adeline." His Broadway performance lead to him getting signed as a player for Twentieth Century Fox... Read More
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Original keybook portrait photograph of Julie London, 1948
by Julie London (subject)
Universal City: Universal Pictures, 1948. Vintage keybook portrait photograph of Julie London, 1948, with a marker annotation of her name in the top margin. From the archive of noted Hollywood still photographer Ray Jones. Born in Wisconsin on January 1, 1901, Jones worked for Paramount Pictures in the early 1930s, and went on to be the head of... Read More
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Two original photographs of Jane Birkin, 1974
by Jane Birkin (subject)
Paris: AGIP, 1974. Two vintage borderless photographs of actress Jane Birkin, taken to promote two television appearances in 1974, on March 14 and May 4. AGIP stamp of photographer Robert Cohen on the versos, along with two printed mimeo snipes. 4.75 x 7 inches. One lightly faded along the bottom edge, else Near Fine.
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Two original photographs of Joan Bennett, 1935
by Joan Bennett (subject)
Los Angeles: Paramount Pictures, 1935. Two vintage publicity photographs of actress Joan Bennett in 1935. Mimeo snipes on the versos of both photographs, promoting Bennett's appearance opposite Bing Crosby in the 1935 film "Two for Tonight." From the collection of artist and author Duncan Hannah. Duncan Hannah was a key figure in the burgeoning New York... Read More
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Two original photographs of Jane Wyman, circa 1958
by Jane Wyman (subject)
N.p.: N.p., 1958. Two vintage press portraits of actress Jane Wyman, circa 1958. Wyman worked as a popular contract player for Warner Brothers for over seven decades. She was best known for "Brother Rat" (1938), "The Lost Weekend" (1945), "Johnny Belinda" (1948, for which Wyman won an Academy Award), "The Blue Veil" (1951), and "All That Heaven Allows"... Read More
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Original photograph of Jane Wyman, circa 1942
by Jane Wyman (subject)
Los Angeles: Vitagraph, 1942. Vintage double weight borderless press portrait of actress Jane Wyman, circa 1942. Tiny Vitagraph insignia on the bottom right corner of the recto, and a faint stamp on the verso dated JAN 7 1942. Wyman worked as a popular contract player for Warner Brothers for over seven decades. She was best known for "Brother... Read More
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Archive of four original negatives of Jayne Mansfield, 1957-1958
by Jayne Mansfield (subject)
N.p.: N.p., 1958. Archive of four vintage photo negatives of actress Jayne Mansfield. One negative with the year "1957" in manuscript ink annotation on the margin of the sleeve, along with the name of the film "The Sheriff of Fractured Jaw," a Western film in which Mansfield starred. From the archive of film historian and author Joel... Read More
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Original press photograph of Jack Dempsey training in Saratoga Lake, 1923
by Jack Dempsey (subject)
N.p.: N.p., 1923. Vintage borderless press photograph of boxing champion Jack Dempsey—in 1923 at the peak of his powers—training at his training camp in Saratoga Lake, New York, in 1923. Newspaper clipping, file stamp, and annotations in manuscript pencil, noting a date of September 7, 1923, on the verso. Dempsey would fight in his legendary match against Argentinean... Read More
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Original photograph of Jacques Tati, circa 1958, to announce commencement of production for "Playtime" (1967)
by Jacques Tati (subject)
N.p.: N.p., 1964. Vintage borderless reference photograph of Jacques Tati behind the camera on the set of "Mon Oncle" (1958), struck circa 1964 to announce the beginning of production on his next film "Play Time" (1967). Italian mimeo snipe and "605" stamp (beneath snipe) on verso. The snipe announces Tati's return to film after six years, referring to the... Read More
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Original photograph of Riza Royce [Wife of Josef von Sternberg], circa 1930
by [Josef von Sternberg] Riza Royce (subject)
N.p.: N.p., 1930. Vintage borderless photograph of actress Riza Royce (then wife of director Josef von Sternberg), circa 1930, with German snipe on verso announcing Royce's lawsuit against Marlene Dietrich for "alienation of her husband" (Josef von Sternberg) and "slanderous allegations." "Agency Trampus" stamp and calligraphic annotation of "Sternberg" in manuscript ink on verso. Photograph housed in glassine envelope... Read More
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Original photograph of John Irving peeling an apple, circa 1980s
by John Irving (subject)
N.p.: N.p., 1980. Vintage photograph of Canadian writer John Irving peeling an apple, circa 1980s. Layout annotations in manuscript ink on the verso, and an annotation on the left margin of the recto. Irving gained renown after the publication of his fourth novel, "The World According to Garp," in 1978. His books published throughout the ensuing decade, which... Read More
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Two original photographs of John P. Marquand, circa 1940s
by John P. Marquand (subject)
N.p.: N.p., 1940. Two vintage borderless press photographs of writer John P. Marquand at his summer home in Kent Island, Newburyport, Massachusetts, circa 1940s. Both with PIX agency stamp on the verso crediting photographer "Huston," and one with a printed mimeo snipe. Marquand received a Pulitzer Prize for his 1937 novel "The Late George Apley." From... Read More
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