Vidor charles director (15 risultati)

Vintage studio still photograph from the 1945 film. A fictionalized account of Polish pianist Frederic Chopin. As a young child, Chopin is playing a piece by Mozart when he notices Polish people being taken prisoner by Russian authorities. Years later, he works in secret for Polish patriotism, including coming late to an important concert because of a secret meeting, then stops his performance when the Russian Governor of Poland enters, declaring that he does not play for Czarist butchers. He flees to Paris, where Franz Liszt recognizes his genius and George Sand takes him in. Nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Actor. Set in Poland and Paris. 10 x 8 inches. Very Good plus, with pinholes and some creasing at the corners. …

Vintage reference photograph from the 1954 film. Mimeo snipe and provenance stamp on the verso. Based on the 1908 novel by Henry Handel Richardson. A debutante follows her lover to Zurich hoping to marry him, until she meets another musician and must choose between the two. Set in Zurich, Switzerland, shot on location in Zurich, and Pontresina, Switzerland. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. …

Eight vintage full-color British front-of-house cards from the UK release of the 1960 US film. Based on events surrounding the life of Franz Liszt, his scandalous affairs and the passion he displayed while performing. Dirk Bogarde is a natural actor at the piano, being himself an accomplished artist. 8 x 10 inches. Light creases overall, else Near Fine.…

Vintage studio still photograph from the 1960 film, showing actors Capucine and Dirk Bogarde. A dramatization of the life of famed Hungarian composer Franz Liszt, focusing on his affair with Princess Carolyne Wittgenstein. Something of a follow-up to director Charles Vidor's 1945 biographical film "A Song to Remember," caught in development hell for over ten years and ultimately delayed until 1959. Vidor died midway through filming, leading producers to bring in George Cukor to finish the production. 8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus.…

Condizione: Muy Bueno. **RECOMENDADO: Envío Certificado (sólo 2,90 euros, con número de seguimiento). Así evitarás posibles retrasos o pérdidas por parte de la empresa de reparto. (Con el envío ordinario, Correos suele dejar un aviso en el buzón para recoger el paquete en oficina, y pueden producirse retrasos importantes, incluso pérdidas, especialmente durante el Black Friday, Navidad o las vacaciones de verano).…

Three vintage hand-tinted color British front-of-house cards still from the 1952 film. A fictionalized account of the life of Hans Christian Anderson who creates some of his famous fairy tales through his interactions with the people of Copenhagen. Nominated for six Academy Awards. Set in Denmark. 8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus, with creasing and one photograph with bruising at the top left corner.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. This mimeographed copy of the screenplay adaptation of Molnar's play THE SWAN is in a black loose-leaf binder and contains a sequence of scenes, shots & all the dialogue for the entire six-reel length of the motion picture beginning with the opening MGM lion-head logo & continuing through all the opening credits. Filmed in Eastman Color and CinemaScope, the picture starred Grace Kelly, Alec Guinness & Louis Jourdan with Agnes Moorehead, Brian Aherne, Jessie Royce Landis, Leo G. Carroll & Estelle Winwood in supporting roles. John Dighton wrote the screenplay, based on the Ferenc Molnar play THE SWAN. The music was composed by Bronislau Kaper, the producer was Dore Schary, & the film was directed by Charles Vidor. Condition notes: the black loose-leaf binder is a bit worn & rubbed; the title page & the two subsequent pages containing the opening credits are detached & are loosely laid in & are torn with tape repairs & are heavily chipped at the edges. All of the pages in this script have two holes punched at the top suggesting that they once were attached to a two-ring clipboard; the pages are also creased horizontally across the middle & vertically down the center. The last 40 plus pages have been trimmed at the upper corners, but none of the text is affected. The last page (containing the end credits) is detached & loosely laid in; its edges are heavily chipped & it has some edge-tears. Overall, this is a good copy of the screenplay of a little-known Grace Kelly film. No illustrations. Pages: 130.…

Draft script for the 1957 film. In Selznick Studio wrappers, with the insignia on the front wrapper. An original production script, with a perforated distribution leaf preceding the title page. The second film version of Ernest Hemingway's 1929 novel, and also the last film produced by David O. Selznick. Frederick Henry (Hudson) is an American serving in the Italian Army during WWI, where he meets Catherine Barkley (Jones), a Red cross nurse. They have a torrid affair, which results in pregnancy. The two gradually lose contact with one another. But Henry makes it to Switzerland, where Barkley is hospitalized. The baby is stillborn, and Barkley dies shortly afterward. Set in Europe, shot on location in Italy. White titled wrappers, with credits for screenwriter Hecht, (original), director Vidor, and producer Selznick. Title page present, dated 1957, with a credit for screenwriter Hecht. 177 leaves, with last page of text numbered 173. Mimeograph on eye-rest green stock. Pages and wrapper Near Fine, bound with two gold brads. Davenport, p. 122. …

Vintage reference photograph of Marian Marsh and makeup artist Johnny Wallace on the set of the 1937 film. Photograph with two stamps and a mimeo snipe on the verso, one stamp crediting photographer Ray Jones. 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. A magician becomes the key suspect in a millionaire's murder. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine.…

Five vintage hand-tinted British front-of-house cards from the 1957 film. Based on Ernest Hemingway's 1929 semi-autobiographical novel, about an American soldier stationed in Italy whose romance with a Red Cross nurse becomes his only joy amidst the horrors of war. The second film adaptation of Hemingway's novel, and the final film produced by David O. Selznick. Set in Italy and Switzerland, shot on location in Italy. 8 x 10 inches. About Near Fine.…

Vintage photograph of director King Vidor, his wife and screenwriter Elizabeth Hill, and actors Hedy Lamarr and Robert Young, taken to publicize the 1941 film. With provenance stamps on the verso, along with a stamp noting No. 81-422. From the archive of film historian and author Joel Finler. Based on John P. Marquand's 1941 novel. A married businessman locked in a monotonous life recalls his passionate relationship with a beautiful, independent young woman twenty years prior. Lamarr's second film with Vidor, following "Comrade X" in 1940. Set in Boston. 10 x 8 inches. Very Good plus, with light soil to the top edge.…

Vintage black and white reference photograph from the 1946 film noir, illustrating the very essence of the story's bizarre love triangle. With a mimeo snipe on the verso. In the image, a jealous George Macready spies on the activities of his wife Gilda (Rita Hayworth) and Glenn Ford. A superb deep focus shot. Selby US. Silver Classic Noir.…

Vintage reference photograph from the 1948 film, showing actress Rita Hayworth leaning over to talk to director Charles Vidor on the set. Annotations in manuscript pencil on the verso. From the archive of film historian and author Joel Finler. Based on Prosper Mérimée's 1845 novella, and a remake of the 1927 film directed by Raoul Walsh, about a hot-spirited gypsy who captures the hearts of those around her. Vidor, Hayworth, and costar Glenn Ford previously collaborated on the 1946 film "Gilda." 6.5 x 8.5 inches. Very Good, moderately toned.…

Collection of eleven vintage reference photographs from the 1956 film. Included are five photographs of director Charles Vidor, actors Grace Kelly and Alec Guinness, and other cast and crew members on the set. Mimeo snipes on the versos. Based on the 1920 play by Ferenc Molnár, about a young princess who is caught between the man her mother wishes her to marry and her own love interest. Released the same day Grace Kelly became princess consort of Monaco. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine.…

Five vintage reference photographs from the 1956 film, including one showing actor Alec Guinness and director Charles Vidor with a camera crew on the set. Based on the 1920 play by Ferenc Molnár, about a young princess who is caught between the man her mother wishes her to marry and her own love interest. Released the same day Grace Kelly became princess consort of Monaco. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine to Fine.…