Artist Index: Film Photography

Photographer unknown. Portrait of Marlene Dietrich for "Dishonored". 1931. Vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print. 25,8 x 20 cm. Negative number in lower right; annotated in pencil on the verso.

In the 1931 film "Dishonored," Marlene Dietrich delivered a captivating and sophisticated performance as a Viennese prostitute turned Austrian spy during World War I. Her portrayal showcased her alluring and complex character, solidifying her status as an iconic actress of classic Hollywood cinema. – Some handling/crease marks, crease in lower right, a few light surface scratches, slightly soiled, otherwise in good condition.

United Artists. Shirley MacLaine in "Irma la Douce". 1963. 2 vintage gelatin silver prints. 17,7 x 22,7 cm and 23,5 x 17,8 cm. Negative number and printing/layout marks on recto of one print; typewritten labels, date stamps and newspaper clipping on verso of one print, the other annotated in pencil on verso.

In the 1963 film "Irma la Douce," Shirley MacLaine delivers a charming and endearing performance as Irma, a charismatic and lovable Parisian prostitute. Her portrayal infuses the character with a blend of innocence and charm, establishing her as a pivotal figure in the romantic escapades and comedic scenarios that unravel in this Billy Wilder-directed movie. – Edges slightly rubbed, some handling creases and smudge marks, one print buckled, otherwise in good condition.

Photographer unknown. Portrait of Hedy Lamarr for "Dishonored Lady". 1947. Vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print. 25 x 21 cm. Typed press text label on the verso

Some irregularities to ferrotype surface, otherwise in very good condition.

Stills from the film "Die Drei von der Tankstelle", directed by Wilhelm Thiele. 1930. 60 vintage matte gelatin silver prints. Each circa 21,5 x 27,5 cm. Most with Ufa logo in the negative in lower right corner, mounted to album pages (isolated foxing more at beginning and end of album), bound together in contemporary color silk album, signed and dedicated by Erich Pommer in ink to Werner Richard Heymann, Christmas 1930 on front flypaper, gilt-stamped title page.

A comprehensive album with a wide selection of film stills and publicity portraits of the main stars Lilian Harvey, Willy Fritsch, Heinz Rühmann and Oskar Karlweis. The German musical film was a large success and even outgrossed "The Blue Angel". Some of the songs were performed by the Comedian Harmonists and remain popular today. The album is dedicated by the producer Erich Pommer to the composer of the film music Werner Richard Heymann. In this very good condition, it is an exquisite and rare piece of German film history. – Some photos slightly faded, especially at beginning of album, some photos with mirroring in edges, otherwise most in very good condition.

Provenance: From the estate of Werner Richard Heymann.

Photographer: George Hurrell (1904-1992). Studio portrait of Bette Davis. 1939. Vintage gelatin silver print. 23 x 18,5 cm. Photographer stamp, Spanish agency stamps and typed press text label on the verso.

Some handling creases, especially in right side, otherwise in good condition.

Photographer: Eugene Robert Richee (1896-1972). Portrait of Marlene Dietrich. 1932. Vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print on double weight paper. 20,5 x 25,5 cm.

A few minimal handling marks, slight oxidation mirroring in edges, otherwise in good condition.

Photographer unknown. Portrait of Grace Kelly. 1956. Vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print. 23,7 x 17,3 cm. German agency/copyright stamp on the verso.

Some handling marks/creases, otherwise in very good condition.

Film still of Marlene Dietrich in "Der blaue Engel". 1930. Vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print on double weight paper. 24 x 30 cm. Film title in lower margin, letter stamp on verso.

Pinholes in corners, some indentation marks/surface scratch marks, a few creases, scratch in emulsion in upper right.

Photographer unknown. Publicity shots of Zarah Leander for the film "La Habanera". 1937. 2 vintage gelatin silver prints on Agfa-Brovira paper. 24,3 x 18 cm.

One print with slightly bumped corners, otherwise in very good condition.

Lit.: Münchner Illustrierte Presse. 2. September 1937, Vol. 14, No. 38, ill. front cover.

Advertising photos for the film "This, That and the Other!" (German title "Nicht freigegeben"), director Derek Ford. 1969. 6 vintage ferrotyped hand-colored gelatin silver prints on doubleweight paper. Each circa 29,5 x 23 cm.

Pinholes in corners, some edge wear, curled in edges, some creases.

Scene from the film "Metropolis". 1926/27. Vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print. 21,3 x 28 cm (23,4 x 29,8 cm). Ufa logo and number 57 in the negative in lower left corner; Photo:Ufa reproduction limitation stamp and film title stamp on the verso.

Although "Metropolis" did not enjoy the expected success during its premiere, audiences were impressed with the technical tricks and visual effects, which remain an iconic element of cinematography today. This scene shows the still intact "Heart Machine" of the worker's city just before the masses begin to storm it. – Some handling creases in margins, a few light handling marks, corners bumped, slight oxidation mirroring in edges, otherwise in very good condition.

Portrait of Marlene Dietrich for the film "Martin Roumagnac" (1946). Vintage gelatin silver print. 28 x 23,5 cm. IFA archive stamp, annotated and layout notes in pencil on the verso.

This image was published on the cover of the German magazine Illustrierte Filmbühne Nr. 263 on the occasion of the German premiere of the film Martin Roumagnac in 1948. – Stronger creases especially in corners and edges with some loss in emulsion layer.

Film still of "S.O.S. Eisberg", directed by Arnold Fanck. 1932-33. Vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print on doubleweight paper. 20,5 x 27 cm. Number 39 in lower left in the negative.

Some light discoloration in sky area, otherwise in very good condition.

Photographer unknown. Charlie Chaplin in "The Gold Rush" and "The Adventurer" 1925/1917. 2 vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver prints. Each circa 26 x 20 cm. 1 with collection stamp and 1 with typed text and annotated in pencil on the verso.

Some handling marks/creases, one with pinholes in corners, a few tears in edges, some light soiling, otherwise in good condition.

Photographer unknown. Film stills from the UFA film "Der letze Mann" (The Last Laugh) with Emil Jannings, directed by Friedrich W. Murnau. 1924. 7 vintage gelatin silver prints on doubleweight paper (2 ferrotyped). Each circa 29 x 23 cm. 2 with UFA logo in the negative in lower left corner.

One photo with small tears in upper edge, some with light mirroring in edges, otherwise in good condition.