Maria Schneider at the 1975 Cannes Film Festival (Original photograph)
by Maria and Bernardo Bertolucci Schneider (subjects)
N.p.: N.p., 1975. Original vintage press photograph of Maria Schneider and Bernardo Bertolucci at the 1975 Cannes Film Festival. Schneider was at Cannes to promote Michelango Antonioni's Palme d'Or nominated film, "The Passenger," in which she starred opposite Jack Nicholson. Bertolucci, of course, had directed her to instant stardom three years earlier in "Last Tango in Paris."... Read More
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Original portrait photograph of Sean Connery, circa 1960s
by Sean Connery (subject)
N.p.: N.p., 1960. Vintage black and white portrait photograph of actor Sean Connery, circa 1960s. 6.5 x 8.5 inches. Very Good plus, with manuscript pencil annotations regarding layout to the right margin of the recto.
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Original photograph of Monica Vitti and Michelangelo Antonioni in Paris, circa 1963
by Michelangelo; Antonioni Monica Vitti (subjects)
N.p.: N.p., 1963. Vintage borderless black and white photograph of Michelangelo Antonioni and Monica Vitti at the Place Charles de Gaulle in Paris, with the Arc de Triomphe in the background. With the stamps of Cinemonde Archives and Parimage on the verso. Vitti and Antonioni enjoyed a prolonged romantic and professional relationship throughout the late 1950s and... Read More
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Original photograph of Jean-Luc Godard and Anna Karina, circa 1960s
by Jean-Luc; Godard Anna Karina (subjects)
Amsterdam: N.p., 1960. Vintage photograph of Jean-Luc Godard and Anna Karina, circa 1960s. With the stamp of Combi Press photography studio on the verso. Karina and Godard married in 1961, after working together on "Le Petit Soldat," and were considered one of the more iconic and celebrated couples of the early 1960s, with Karina appearing in eight... Read More
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Original photograph of Jane Wyman and Maureen Reagan, circa 1940s
by Jane; Wyman Maureen Reagan (subjects)
N.p.: N.p., 1940. Vintage press portrait of actress Jane Wyman and her daughter Maureen, circa 1940s. Printed mimeo snipe affixed to the verso. Wyman's husband at the time, then-actor Ronald Reagan, was ordered to active duty in 1942, and served in the US Air Force and the First Motion Picture Unit until the end of the war in... Read More
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Original photograph of Tennessee Williams in Central Park, circa 1971
by Tennessee Williams (subject)
London: Camera Press, 1971. Vintage borderless oversize photograph of writer Tennessee Williams sitting on a bench, surveying the ducks in Central Park, circa 1971. Printed mimeo snipe and agency stamps on the verso. 8 x 12 inches. Near Fine.
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Original oversize photograph of Truman Capote, circa 1973
by Truman Capote (subject)
N.p.: N.p., 1973. Vintage satin finish oversize photograph of writer Truman Capote sporting a "The Sonny and Cher Show" sweatshirt with a striped scarf and loafers. Capote appeared as a guest on "The Sonny and Cher Show" in August of 1973. From the archive of the PIX Agency, an American photo house that acted as... Read More
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Three original publicity photographs of Tala Birell, circa 1930s
by Tala Birell (subject)
N.p.: N.p., 1930. Three vintage double weight publicity photographs of actress Tala Birell, circa 1930s. Annotation in manuscript ink on the versos. 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 the Sex Pistols in Atlanta, Georgia, 1978
by [The Sex Pistols] John Lydon [Johnny Rotten] (subject)
London: London Features International, 1978. Vintage photograph of the Sex Pistols during the first performance of their 1978 US tour, at the Great Southeast Music Hall in Atlanta, on January 5, 1978. Mimeo snipe and the label of London Features International on the verso. Initially scheduled for nine dates, the Pistols' tour was cut short after five... Read More
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Original photograph of Thomas Hart Benton sketching outdoors, 1959
by Thomas Hart Benton (subject)
New York: United Press International, 1959. Vintage press photograph of Regionalist painter and muralist Thomas Hart Benton sketching a buffalo skull outdoors in 1959. Printed mimeo snipe and United Press International stamp on the verso. From the archive of the PIX Agency, an American photo house that acted as an intermediary between emigre photographers (as well as... Read More
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Original photograph of Tom Wolfe
by Tom Wolfe (subject)
N.p.: N.p., 1988. Vintage borderless photograph of writer Tom Wolfe, sitting with a copy of his successful 1987 novel "The Bonfire of the Vanities." Mimeo snipe on the verso. Wolfe's novel was adapted for film by Brian De Palma in 1990. 7 x 5 inches. Fine.
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Original oversize photograph of Tony Curtis in a white outfit and Chelsea boots, circa 1960s
by Tony Curtis (subject)
N.p.: N.p., 1960. Vintage oversize double weight borderless photograph of actor Tony Curtis sporting a light-colored safari-inspired top, slacks, and Chelsea boots, with matching wide-brim hat and gloves, circa 1960s. From the archive of the PIX Agency, an American photo house that acted as an intermediary between emigre photographers (as well as those still living in Europe)... Read More
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Original photograph of Tony Martin, 1938
by Tony Martin (subject)
Los Angeles: Twentieth Century-Fox, 1938. Vintage reference photograph of actor Tony Martin to publicize the 1938 film "Sally, Irene, and Mary." With a mimeo snipe to the verso. Martin performed as a singer and actor for over seven decades, most notably in "The Big Store" (1941) and "Two Tickets to Broadway" (1951). 8 x 10 inches. Very... Read More
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Original photograph of Theodore Seuss Geisel, aka Dr. Seuss, circa 1968
by Theodor Seuss Geisel [Dr. Seuss] (subject)
N.p.: N.p., 1968. Vintage photograph of Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, circa 1968, posed in front of several storyboards for the 1966 animated adaptation of the 1957 children's book "How the Grinch Stole Christmas." Date stamp on the verso reading December 18, 1968. Geisel and animator Chuck Jones worked together to adapt Geisel's beloved story... Read More
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Three original publicity photographs of Virginia Bruce
by Virginia Bruce (subject)
Universal City: Universal Pictures, 1945. Three vintage publicity photographs of singer and actress Virginia Bruce, dated variously between 1940 and 1945. One with provenance stamps on the verso, and one with a printed mimeo snipe affixed to same. Virginia Bruce appeared in over 80 films between 1929 and 1981. She is best remembered today for her appearances... Read More
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Original publicity photograph of Vincente Minnelli, circa 1961
by Vincente Minnelli (subject)
Beverly Hills, CA: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer [MGM], 1961. Vintage press portrait photograph of director Vincente Minnelli, circa 1961, surrounded by posters of his past films. With a mimeo snipe on the verso, along with manuscript annotations translating the snipe into Italian. Minnelli was best known for his successful, big-budget musicals for MGM, including "Meet Me in St. Louis" (1944),... Read More
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Original test photograph of Vera Zorina, circa 1940s
by Vera Zorina (subject)
N.p.: N.p., 1940. Vintage borderless test photograph of actress Vera Zorina, sporting victory rolls, an embroidered short-sleeved peplum top, and wide-leg pants, circa 1940s. Zorina began her dance career at a young age, when she was invited to join the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo in 1933. She enjoyed a brief period in Hollywood, appearing in seven... Read More
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Two original publicity photographs of Vera Zorina, circa 1940s
by Vera Zorina (subject)
Hollywood: Paramount Pictures, 1940. Two vintage publicity photographs of noted actress and dancer Vera Zorina, dated 1941 and 1943. One with the stamp of King Features Syndicate on the verso, the other with a stamp noting the word "PORTRAITS." Zorina began her dance career at a young age, when she was invited to join the Ballet Russe... Read More
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Original photograph of Virginia Van Upp, circa 1946
by Virginia Van Upp (subject)
Culver City, CA: Columbia Pictures, 1946. Vintage photograph of producer and screenwriter Virginia Van Upp, circa 1946. With a printed mimeo snipe affixed to the verso, along with the stamp of National Film Archives. Van Upp began her career in Hollywood as a script reader and editor, gradually working her way up to become a screenwriter, agent,... Read More
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Original publicity photograph of Virginia Weidler, circa 1936
by Virginia Weidler (subject)
Los Angeles: Paramount Pictures, 1936. Vintage publicity photograph of child actress Virginia Weidler in a polka-dot-lined sundress, circa 1936. Mimeo snipe on the verso promoting Weidler's appearance in the 1936 film "Girl of the Ozarks." From the collection of artist and author Duncan Hannah. Duncan Hannah was a key figure in the burgeoning New York underground... Read More
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Original publicity photograph of Virginia Valli, circa 1920s
by Virginia Valli (subject)
N.p.: N.p., 1920. Vintage publicity photograph of Virginia Valli, circa 1920s. Valli appeared in films throughout the 1920s, most notably in King Vidor's "Wild Oranges" (1924), and Alfred Hitchcock's directorial debut, "The Pleasure Garden" (1925). 8 x 10 inches. Very Good, with a small bruise and dampstain to the center image.
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Original photograph of Woody Allen at the Crazy Horse Cabaret in Paris, circa 1965
by Woody Allen (subject)
London: Camera Press, 1965. Vintage borderless photograph of Woody Allen ogling a woman's legs at the Crazy Horse Cabaret in Paris, circa 1965. Mimeo snipe and stamps of Camera Press in London on the verso, along with annotations in manuscript ink regarding cropping. 6 x 10.25 inches. Light wear at the bottom right corner, else Near Fine. ... Read More
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Original oversize photograph of Winston Churchill on the eve of his 90th birthday, 1964
by Winston Churchill (subject)
London: The Associated Press, 1964. Vintage borderless oversize photograph of Winston Churchill on November 29, 1964, a day before his 90th birthday. Printed mimeo snipe and the stamp of Associated Press on the verso. Churchill would die the following year, on January 24, 1965, after suffering a series of strokes. From the archive of the... Read More
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Archive of over 120 family photographs and personal ephemera belonging to William Bendix
by Willam Bendix (subject)
N.p.: N.p., 1962. Archive of over 120 family photographs and personal ephemera belonging to William Bendix, circa 1944-1962. The archive also includes material relating to his wife, Theresa Bendix, and his daughters, Lorraine and Stephanie. Included in the archive is a photograph of Bendix, inscribed by Bendix to his daughter Stephanie: "To My Darling / Stephanie / with... Read More
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Original photograph of Winifred Westover, circa 1920s
by Winifred Westover (subject)
N.p.: N.p., 1920. Vintage linen-backed portrait photograph of actress Winifred Westover, circa 1920s. Westover appeared in several silent films throughout the late 1910s and 1920s, including "Cheerful Givers" (1917), "John Petticoats" (1919), and "Anne of Little Smoky" (1921). 8 x 10 inches. Very Good, with a chip on the right edge and an accompanying closed... Read More
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