Published by Paramount Pictures, Los Angeles, 1929
Photograph
Vintage reference photograph from the 1929 film. With manuscript pencil annotation identifying actor Walter Huston and the set as "office" on the verso. Based on the 1928 play by Ward Morehouse. A journalist does not spend enough time with his family due to his work. Shot on location in New York City. 10 x 8 inches. Good, with creasing, pinholes in the corners, one small chip at the top left corner, one small tear at the top right corner associated with pinholes, and adhesive residue on the verso.
Published by Paramount Pictures, Los Angeles, 1933
Photograph
Five vintage double weight internal studio photographs from the set of the 1933 pre-code film. Manuscript annotations on the verso of each. One photo shown. Please inquire to see others. High school students unite against a ruthless gang leader. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine.
Published by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer [MGM], Beverly Hills, CA, 1936
Manuscript / Paper Collectible
Original US herald for the 1936 film. Lang's first Hollywood film and second talkie, considered one of his finest efforts, and one of three films in 1936 that propelled Spencer Tracy to the upper echelons of stardom. An important precursor to film noir, which would develop directly from the expressionist style Lang and others brought to Hollywood from Germany beginning in the early 1930s. 6.75 x 11.75 inches. Near Fine, quite bright, with a coupe of tiny closed tears and light creasing to the top edge. National Film Registry. Grant US. Rosenbaum 1000. Spicer US Precursor.