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Vintage reference photograph of Paul Robeson in full regalia from the 1933 film, struck circa 1970s. With a provenance stamp on the verso. Based on Eugene O'Neill's 1920 play, following a cunning railway porter who gradually manipulates his way into control of a small Caribbean island. Actor Paul Robeson's first sound feature, a breakthrough role which secured the actor's status as one of the first African American leading actors of mainstream cinema. Set throughout the American South and in the Caribbean Islands, shot on location in New York. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine. National Film Registry. Criterion Collection 370.…

Two vintage reference photographs from the set of the 1959 film, including one glossy and single weight, and one matte finish, borderless, and double weight. One photograph shows actor Sidney Poitier talking with producer Sam Goldwyn, and the other shows Poitier with actors Dorothy Dandridge and Brock Peters. One with a provenance stamp on the verso, and both with annotations in manuscript ink identifying subjects on the versos. Based on DuBose Heyward's 1925 novel "Porgy," and its subsequent 1927 opera adaptation by DuBose Heyward and his wife Dorothy, with music and lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin. One of the great, enduring American musicals, following a disabled man in a small fishing village in South Carolina who harbors a woman attempting to flee her disreputable past. Set in South Carolina, shot on location in Stockton, California, with some scenes shot near the San Joaquin-Sacramento River Delta in California. Matte photograph 11 x 8 inches, glossy photograph 10 x 8 inches. Very Good plus, lightly edgeworn, with matte photograph slightly curled. National Film Registry.…

Vintage linen-backed keybook reference photograph from the 1933 film, showing actor Paul Robeson. Printed mimeo snipe affixed to the verso. Based on Eugene O'Neill's 1920 play, following a cunning railway porter who gradually manipulates his way into control of a small Caribbean island. Actor Paul Robeson's first sound feature, a breakthrough role which secured the actor's status as one of the first African American leading actors of mainstream cinema. Set throughout the American south and in the Caribbean Islands, shot on location in New York. 8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus, with light wear along the top edge (image unaffected). National Film Registry. Criterion Collection 370.…