Charles boyer subject (3 Ergebnisse)

Vintage publicity photograph of French-American actor Charles Boyer, 1940. Universal Pictures stamp on the verso. In 1942, Boyer signed a three-year contract with Universal. His work with the studio resulted in one of the roles for which he is best remembered today, as the villainous Gregory Anton in "Gaslight" (1944), opposite Ingrid Bergman. 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. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine.…

Vintage reference photograph of director Zoltán Korda talking with producer and head of Universal-International William Goetz on the set of the 1948 film noir. Printed mimeo snipe affixed to the verso. From the archive of film historian and author Joel Finler. Based on Aldous Huxley's 1922 short story "The Gioconda Smile," about an unfaithful husband who is wrongly charged with the murder of his first wife. 8 x 10 inches. Slightly curled, else Near Fine. Selby US. Spicer US.…

Vintage borderless double weight publicity portrait photograph of French actor Charles Boyer, circa 1930, for "The Big House," directed by Roy Hill. Printed mimeo snipe and stamp of photographer Clarence Sinclair Bull on the verso. Boyer appeared in several French versions of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer films in the early 1930s, including "Révolte dans la prison" (1931, a remake of this film) and "Le procès de Mary Dugan" (1931, a remake of "The Trial of Mary Dugan"). He appeared sporadically in both French and American films throughout the decade, eventually breaking into international stardom as a result of his appearance in Anatole Litvak's "Mayerling" (1936). 7 x 9 inches. About Near Fine, lightly toned.…