Editore: Universal-International Pictures, Los Angeles, 1948
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
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Vintage publicity photograph from the 1948 film, showing teenage actress Carol Yorke made up to look gaunt and plain on the left, and made up to look glamorous on the right. Printed mimeo snipe affixed to the verso. Based on the 1922 novella by Stefan Zweig, about a pianist in 1900s Vienna who receives an important letter from a woman from his past, and must figure out how to escape a duel he is due to fight the next morning. The first film produced by Rampart Productions, an independent company formed by Joan Fontaine and her husband William Dozier. 10 x 8 inches. Faint tide mark on the top edge of the recto, else about Near Fine. National Film Registry.
Editore: Universal Pictures, Universal City, 1947
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
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Two vintage publicity photographs from the 1947 film, both showing actor Nigel Bruce. Printed mimeo snipe affixed to the verso of one. Loosely based on the 1926 novel "His Majesty, the King," by Cosmo Hamilton. King Charles II lives in exile in the Netherlands after being deposed by Oliver Cromwell and his supporters. There, Charles falls in love with a farm girl while hiding from Cromwell's assassins. 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 the still photography department at Universal Pictures in 1935, where he worked well into the 1950s. 10 x 8 inches. Very Good plus.
Editore: Gamma Film, Paris, 1955
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
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Vintage borderless reference photograph of actors Martine Carol and Peter Ustinov in costume on the set of the 1955 film. With the stamp of Tele-Magazine on the verso, along with manuscript pencil annotations regarding layout. Based on the novel "La vie extraordinaire de Lola Montes" by Cecil Saint-Laurent. A once-renowned European courtesan and former dancer is reduced to working in a New Orleans circus as the main attraction. A film which did poorly in theaters upon release, but is now acclaimed for its crucial influence on the French New Wave cinema movement. Director Max Ophuls' final film before his death two years later, in 1957. Set in New Orleans, shot on location in Austria, Germany, and France. 9 x 7 inches. Very Good plus, lightly edgeworn with faint creases to the bottom edge. Criterion Collection 503. Godard, Histoire(s) du cinema. Rosenbaum 1000.
Editore: Universal Pictures, Universal City, 1947
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
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Two vintage publicity photographs featuring Douglas Fairbanks Jr. and Paula Corday from the 1947 film. Both photographs with mimeo snipes affixed to the versos, one also with a provenance stamp on the verso. 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 the still photography department at Universal Pictures in 1935, where he worked well into the 1950s. Loosely based on the 1926 novel "His Majesty, the King," by Cosmo Hamilton. King Charles II lives in exile in the Netherlands after being deposed by Oliver Cromwell and his supporters. There, Charles falls in love with a farm girl while hiding from Cromwell's assassins. 8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus.
Editore: Paris: Jeannic Films, circa 1950., 1950
Da: Wittenborn Art Books, San Francisco, CA, U.S.A.
Manoscritto / Collezionismo cartaceo
Condizione: Good. 8 page flyer with printed cover. 31 x 24 cm. Very rare.Provenance: Archive Jean ROBIN. Jean Robin : impressario of the dance, administrator and Director of tours of the ballets of the Champs-Elysées from 1945 to 1951, creator and director of the Festival International de Danse de Paris from 1963 to 1989, artistic director of the theater of the Champs-Elysées from 1954 to 1967, creator and director of the festival "Mai de Versailles" from 1961 to 1977, general secretary of the Orchestra of Paris from 1967 to 1976, director of the theater of the Gaité Lyrique from 1967 to 1973, vice-president of the International Center of the dance . Jean Robin is considered a pioneer for having established an annual event of truly international scope, dedicated to dance in all its forms. He collaborated with many artists (Cocteau, Boris Kochno, Sauguet, Auric, Roland Petit, Jean Babilée, Maurice Béjart, Rudolf Noureev.).
Editore: Columbia Pictures, Culver City, CA, 1952
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
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Vintage borderless reference photograph from the 1952 French anthology film, showing director Max Ophuls with a camera crew, filming a scene with actor Jean Gabin, who appears in the episode "La Maison Tellier." Based on three short stories by Guy de Maupassant: "Le Masque" (1889), "La Maison Tellier" (1881), and "Le Modele" (1883). An exploration of pleasure and its repercussions. Set and shot on location in Paris and Calvados, France. 7 x 9.5 inches. Near Fine. Criterion Collection 444.
Editore: Columbia Pictures, Culver City, CA, 1952
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
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Vintage reference photograph from the 1952 French anthology film, showing actors Jean Galland, Paul Azais, and Gaby Bruyere, who appear in the episode "Le Masque." With manuscript pencil annotations on the verso. Based on three short stories by Guy de Maupassant: "Le Masque" (1889), "La Maison Tellier" (1881), and "Le Modele" (1883). An exploration of pleasure and its repercussions. Set and shot on location in Paris and Calvados, France 9.25 x 7 inches. Very Good plus, with a light diagonal crease to the bottom right corner. Criterion Collection 444.
Editore: Franco London Films, Paris, 1953
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
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Vintage test photograph of Charles Boyer as "General Andre de." in the 1953 French-Italian film. In the film he wears a mustache, not so in this image, and likely this session occurred just before or after filming was complete. Based on de Vilmorin's 1951 novel. Generally considered to be Max Ophuls' masterpiece, the third of four acclaimed films he made after his return to France in 1950, and a 1950s masterpiece. Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Costume, Black-and-White (Rosine Delamare and Georges Annenkov). 11.5 x 14.75 inches, small white border, double weight, full-color, printed on Agfa photo paper. Very Good, with moderate rubbing and curling, a few short tears and creases. Criterion Collection. Ebert II. Godard, Histoire(s) du cinema. Rosenbaum 1000.
Editore: Gamma Film, Paris, 1955
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
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Vintage borderless reference photograph of director Max Ophuls demonstrating a curtsy to actress Martine Carol on the set of the 1955 film. With manuscript pencil annotations regarding layout on the verso. Based on the novel "La vie extraordinaire de Lola Montes" by Cecil Saint-Laurent. A once-renowned European courtesan and former dancer is reduced to working in a New Orleans circus as the main attraction. A film which did poorly in theaters upon release, but is now acclaimed for its crucial influence on the French New Wave cinema movement. Director Max Ophuls' final film before his death two years later, in 1957. Set in New Orleans, shot on location in Austria, Germany, and France. 9 x 7 inches. Near Fine. Criterion Collection 503. Godard, Histoire(s) du cinema. Rosenbaum 1000.
Editore: Columbia Pictures, Paris, 1952
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
Fotografia
Collection of 20 vintage borderless reference photographs from the 1952 film. One photograph with the stamp of Columbia Pictures on the verso. Based on three short stories by Guy de Maupassant: "Le Masque" (1889), "La Maison Tellier" (1881), and "Le Modele" (1883). An exploration of pleasure and its repercussions. Set and shot on location in Paris and Calvados, France. 9.75 x 7.25 inches. Very Good plus, with light edgewear and creasing at the corners. Criterion Collection 444.
Editore: N.p., N.p., 1935
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
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Three vintage reference photographs from the 1935 film. Annotations in manuscript pencil on the versos in French. A farm girl gets tangled up with a depraved Parisian after starting a new job as a performer at a seedy music hall, but finds redemption in her relationship with a wholesome milkman. One of two films written by notorious French author Colette, the other being Marc Allégret's "Lake of Ladies" in 1934. Shot on location in Paris and in Hyères. 9.5 x 7 inches. Very Good plus, lightly creased at the corners, one with faint foxing on the bottom edge of the verso.