Cult classics to cinema classics, this marvelous stockpile of movie photos will satisfy those with the most rigid of movie tastes. Action heroes such as Patrick Swayze and Sean Connery are no strangers to this lot, but if action isn't your cup of tea then you're sure to enjoy one of the comedies featuring John Candy or Walter Matthau of one of the dramas featuring Dustin Hoffman or Katherine Hepburn. There's certainly something for everyone to enjoy.
Some of the movies in this lot include but are not limited to Pretty in Pink, The Pope of Greenwich Village, The Postman Always Rings Twice, The Sound of Music, Pale Rider, Pride and Prejudice, Octopussy, Paris Trout, Out of Africa, On the Town, The Odd Couple, and Parting Glances. These movies serve as an accurate representation for the rest of the lot.
Most the photos measure 8" x 10". First generation photo, with the following notations on reverse: Multiple photographers credited, affixed descriptions, editor's markings. (01587)
Designated as a Type 1 photo, this image was developed directly from the original photographers negative within approximately two years of the depicted person/event. Photographers included in the collection include Charles Conlon, George Burke, George Brace, William C. Greene, Alex P. Silverberg, and George Dorrill. Some are identified; many are not but were provided by these world class photographers. Unlike standard wire photos, these images were often hand developed by the photographer and sent to the Denver Post. Therefore, the result is an actual first generation Type 1 photographers print -again, not be confused with the more commonly found wire photo image. First major collection to enter the market of exclusive Type 1 Photo Prints.
News service photos are also included, and in those instances, are identified as such by their respective stampings. Acme Wire Photo, Associated Press, International News, and United Press have provided images to the archives. Reverse images are included for identification purposes. As part of the production process for the newspaper, images may show production notes, photographer's stamps, date codes, and other markings associated with the production of the Denver Post newspaper. In all cases, each selected image is of superior quality, subject matter, clarity, contrast and condition. Each image was archived by the Denver Post. Additional MEARS LOA included with each lot.
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