Three original photographs of Pierre Etaix, circa 1963
by Pierre Etaix (subject)
N.p.: N.p., 1963. Three vintage portrait photographs of French actor, director, and comedian Pierre Etaix. Two photographs with press agency stamps on the verso, the third with a press agency stamp and French language mimeo snipe dated 12.1.63 noting that Etaix and Alain Robbe-Grillet were both awarded the Prix Louis-Delluc for Best Film, for "The Suitor" and "L'Immortelle" respectively,... Read More
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Four photographs of Piper Laurie, circa 1950s
by Piper Laurie (subject)
N.p.: N.p., 1950. Four vintage borderless press photographs, all irregularly trimmed for publication, of actress Piper Laurie and four other unknown people at an event, circa 1950s. Laurie has been working in film and television since her film debut in 1950's "Louisa" alongside then actor Ronald Reagan. She is most known for her roles in "Twin Peaks"... Read More
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Original publicity photograph of Patricia Morison [Morrison]
by Patricia Morison (subject)
Universal City: Universal Pictures, 1945. Vintage publicity photograph of actress and singer Patricia Morison in 1945. Date stamp on the verso. Patricia Morison was frequently cast as the femme fatale or villainous "other woman" in Hollywood, and appeared in multiple horror films and films noir throughout the 1940s, including "The Fallen Sparrow" (1943) and "Lady on a Train"... Read More
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Original photograph of Pamela Anderson, circa 2007
by Pamela Anderson (subject)
N.p.: N.p., 2007. Vintage borderless color photograph of Pamela Anderson topless, circa 2007. 6.75 x 9.75 inches. Small tap at top right corner, else Fine.
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Original photograph of Patricia Ellis, circa 1930s
by Patricia Ellis (subject)
N.p.: N.p., 1930. Vintage publicity photograph of actress and singer Patricia Ellis in a long gown with a plunging neck, circa 1930s. Contemporary annotation in manuscript ink noting Ellis' name on the verso. From the collection of artist and author Duncan Hannah. Duncan Hannah was a key figure in the burgeoning New York underground arts scene,... Read More
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Original oversize portrait photograph of Peter Lorre
by Peter Lorre (subject)
N.p.: N.p., 1942. Vintage oversize matte-finish portrait photograph of Hungarian American actor Peter Lorre, circa 1942. Blindstamp on the bottom right corner. 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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Original photograph of novelist Peter B. Kyne, circa 1920s
by Peter B. Kyne (subject)
N.p.: N.p., 1920. Vintage photograph of writer Peter B. Kyne at his desk, circa 1920s. Peter B. Kyne was a novelist and prolific short story writer based out of San Francisco. His works served as the basis for over 100 films released between 1914 and 1952, most notably his first novel "The Three Godfathers," published in 1913... Read More
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Cartouche (Four original photographs of Pierre Repp on the set of the 1962 film, and two candid shots circa 1950s)
by Pierre Repp (subject)
Paris: N.p., 1962. Collection of six photographs, including four vintage black-and-white still photographs and two double weight photographs, showing French actor and comedian Pierre Repp. Four images show Repp on the set of Philippe de Broca's "Cartouche" (1962), as Le marquis de Griffe. The two double weight promotional images were produced by Philips presumably during the mid 1950s, when... Read More
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Original photograph of Pauline Starke, 1926
by Pauline Starke (subject)
N.p.: N.p., 1926. Vintage publicity photograph of actress Pauline Starke, 1926. With a mimeo snipe affixed to the verso, dated 7/8/26, along with the stamp of King Features Syndicate. Starke was best known as a silent film actress, appearing in over 75 films, including "Salvation Nell" (1921), "Love's Blindness" (1926), and "Captain Salvation" (1927), before her retirement... Read More
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Original photograph of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother during her 1958 tour of New Zealand
by Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother [Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon] (subject)
Wellington, New Zealand: Evening Post, 1958. Vintage photograph of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother during her 1958 tour of New Zealand. With a stamp on the verso from the Evening Post, dated February 1958. The Queen Mother visited some of the major cities of New Zealand from February 1 to February 14, 1958, before continuing her tour... Read More
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Original publicity photograph of Ramsay Ames, 1944
by Ramsay Ames (subject)
Universal City: Universal Pictures, 1944. Vintage publicity photograph of actress, dancer, and pinup girl Ramsay Ames in a bikini and matching headband, 1944. Ames appeared in a number of films with Columbia and Universal in the 1940s, including "Calling Dr. Death" (1943) and "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves" (1944). From the archive of noted... Read More
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Original photograph of Richard Cromwell, circa 1930s
by Richard Cromwell (subject)
N.p.: N.p., 1930. Vintage photograph of actor Richard Cromwell, circa 1930s. Cromwell is today best remembered for his roles in "Men of the Hour" (1935), "The Wrong Road" (1937), and "Come on Leathernecks!" (1938). He faded from the public eye after his return to Hollywood, following his military service in World War II. 8 x... Read More
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Original double weight photograph of Robert J. Flaherty with his camera
by Robert J. Flaherty (subject)
N.p.: N.p., 1930. Vintage double weight photograph of director Robert J. Flaherty with a camera, circa the 1930s. With manuscript pencil annotations on the verso. Known as the father of documentary, Flaherty mixed real life footage with staged events to capture portraits of people surviving in extreme environments in films such as "Nanook of the North" (1922),... Read More
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Original photograph of Ray Charles, 1970
by Ray Charles (subject)
Paris: Universal, 1970. Vintage borderless photograph of Ray Charles in performance. With the stamp of Universal Photo to the verso, along with a printed mimeo snipe in French, noting Charles' upcoming performances in Marseille, Bordeaux, and Toulouse. 3.5 x 5 inches. Near Fine.
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Original photograph of Ruhollah Khomeini, circa 1980s
by Ruhollah Musavi Khomeini (subject)
London: Keystone [Press Agency], 1980. Vintage borderless photograph of Iranian revolutionary, religious leader, and politician Ruhollah Khomeini, circa 1980s. Keystone Press Agency stamps and annotations in manuscript ink on the verso. Khomeini served as the first Supreme Leader of Iran from 1979 until his death in 1979, having suffered five heart attacks in ten days. From... Read More
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Two original photographs of Rose Hobart, circa 1930s
by Rose Hobart (subject)
Universal City: Universal Pictures, 1930. Two vintage double weight publicity photographs of actress Rose Hobart, circa 1930s. Mimeo snipe on the verso. 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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Two original photographs of Ruth Roland, circa 1920s
by Ruth Roland (subject)
N.p.: N.p., 1920. Two vintage reference photographs of actress Ruth Roland, circa 1920s. Roland began as a vaudeville actress as a child, and was hired by director Sidney Olcott for her first credited film appearance with Kalem Studios in 1911. She went on to work under contract with Balboa Films, where she became known for acting in... Read More
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Original press photograph of Rose Marie, 1930
by Rose Marie (subject)
Burbank, CA: National Broadcasting Company [NBC], 1930. Vintage satin-finish double weight publicity photograph of young actress Rose Marie posing in front of a NBC microphone. With manuscript pencil annotations on the verso, along with a date stamp reading April 23, 1930, and a NBC stamp. Marie would go on to become a beloved comedian and television actress,... Read More
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Original photograph of Ruth Taylor, circa 1920s
by Ruth Taylor (subject)
N.p.: N.p., 1920. Vintage linen-backed photograph of Ruth Taylor, circa 1920s. Taylor was best known for her performance as Lorelei Lee in Malcom St. Clair's adaptation of Anita Loos' "Gentleman Prefer Blondes," alongside actors Alice White and Ford Sterling. Taylor also appeared in "Butter Fingers" (1925), "Flirty Four-Flushers" (1926), and "Just Married" (1928). 8 x 10... Read More
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Original photograph of Ray Charles performing in Paris, 1961
by Ray Charles (subject)
Paris: Agence Dalmas, 1961. Vintage borderless photograph of Ray Charles at the organ, performing at the Palais des Sports in October of 1961. Agence Dalmas stamp on the verso. Charles gave a series of seven concerts at the Palais des Sports between October 20 and October 24, 1961, following performances in Zurich and Leon on the 18th... Read More
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Original photograph of Rory Calhoun, 1945
by Rory Calhoun (subject)
Universal City: Universal Pictures, 1945. Vintage publicity photograph of actor Rory Calhoun in a Western ensemble, 1945. Calhoun appeared largely in Western and adventure films throughout the 1940s and 1950s. He is best remembered today for his late-career performances in "Motel Hell" (1980) and "Pure Country" (1992). From the archive of noted Hollywood still photographer... Read More
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Original publicity photograph of Robert Mitchum
by Robert Mitchum (subject)
Universal City: Universal Pictures, 1943. Vintage publicity portrait photograph of actor Robert Mitchum, 1943. Dealer stamp on the verso. Mitchum began his film career in June of 1942, appearing in a minor part in "Border Patrol," a Hopalong Cassidy Western. He would largely act in supporting roles throughout the remainder of 1942 and through 1943, finally appearing in... Read More
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Portrait of Shirley MacLaine (Original photograph, signed by the photographer)
by Robert [Bob] Willoughby (photographer); Shirley MacLaine (subject)
N.p.: N.p., 1989. Original portrait of Shirley MacLaine, taken circa 1960s, Shot, struck, and mounted by photographer, Bob Willoughby, and INSCRIBED by him on the verso: "To Michael [and] Deirdre / Happy Daze! / Bob Willoughby / 11-24-89 / Coolmaine Castle." Full provenance available. After studying with Saul Bass at the Kann Institute of Art in Los... Read More
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Original photograph of Rudolf Nureyev, circa 1970s
by Rudolf Nureyev (subject)
N.p.: N.p., 1970. Vintage photograph of Russian American dancer Rudolf Nureyev in his costume for "Le Corsaire," bowing during a curtain call at the Metropolitan Opera House, circa 1970s. The pas de deux from "Le Corsaire" was one of Nureyev's signature dances. From the archive of the PIX Agency, an American photo house that acted as... Read More
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Original photograph of Ray Bradbury, 1968
by Ray Bradbury (subject)
Burbank, CA: Warner Brothers - Seven Arts, 1968. Vintage reference photograph of writer Ray Bradbury in 1968, taken to publicize the 1969 movie "The Illustrated Man." The film followed a fully tattooed drifter whose tattoos foresee events in the future, and was based on several Bradbury short stories, including "The Veldt," "The Long Rain," and "The Last Night... Read More
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