Editore: Gaumont, Paris, 1947
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
Fotografia
Vintage photograph of director Jacques Becker and actor Claire Maffei on the set of the 1947 film. With manuscript annotations and a rubber stamp on the verso. A working class couple in Paris find their dreams of a life free of financial hardship about to come true when they win the lottery, only to have the dream snatched away when they lose the ticket on the Metro. Shot on location in Paris. 7 x 5 inches. Near Fine.
Editore: Lorcaster, Paris, 1960
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
Fotografia
Vintage borderless reference photograph of Jacques Becker and Marc Michel on the set of the 1960 film. "Lorcaster" and "636" stamps on verso. Based on the 1957 novel by Jose Giovanni. True story of the 1947 Le Sante Prison break, with one of the real escapees, Keraudy, playing his own character in the film. Jacques Becker's final film, having died two weeks after completing the film. Nominated for the Palm d'Or. 7 x 9 inches. Some light creasing, else Near Fine. Buss, French Film Noir. Criterion Collection 129. Godard, Histoire(s) du Cinema. Grant France. Hayden and Schneider 1001. Selby France. Spicer France.
Editore: N.p., N.p., 1957
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
Fotografia
Six vintage reference photographs taken on the set of the 1957 French film, showing director Jacques Becker talking with cast and crew members. Annotations in manuscript pencil on the versos. Based on the popular Arsène Lupin mystery series created by Maurice Leblanc. Roguish gentleman thief Lupin outwits several prestigious jewelers, the prefect of police, and even Kaiser Wilhelm II. Set and shot on location in Paris. Three photographs 7.25 x 5 inches, three photographs 7.25 x 9.5 inches. Generally Near Fine.
Editore: Gaumont, Paris, 1947
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
Fotografia
Three oversize photographs of director Jacques Becker and actors Claire Maffei and Roger Pigaut on the set of the 1947 film. Manuscript annotations and stamp of Gaumont Eagle-Lion on the versos. A working class couple in Paris find their dreams of a life free of financial hardship about to come true when they win the lottery, only to have the dream snatched away when they lose the ticket on the Metro. Shot on location in Paris. 12 x 9 inches. Near Fine.
Editore: Filmsonor, France / Italy, 1960
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
Fotografia
Collection of 16 vintage borderless single weight still photographs from the 1960 French film noir. A remarkable collection, including still photographs from the film, candid shots, and shots from the set. On-set images include director Jacques Becker with his camera and with the actors, actors Marc Michel and Michel Constantin, and other members of the cast and crew. Notations in manuscript pencil, on the versos of nearly the photos. Based on Jose Giovanni's 1957 first novel, "Le Trou" (The Break). True story of the 1947 Le Sante Prison break, with one of the real escapees, Keraudy, playing his own character in the film. Four photos 7 x 9.5 inches, twelve photos 5 x 7 inches. Very Good plus to Near Fine. Buss, French Film Noir. Criterion Collection 129. Godard, Histoire(s) du Cinema. Grant France. Hayden and Schneider 1001. Selby France. Spicer France.