John Wilson Play (6 results)

Vintage photograph from the set of the 1953 film. Director John Ford and star Clark Gable take a smoke break in between shots. With a mimeo snipe on the verso. Based on the 1928 play "Red Dust" by Wilson Collison, previously adapted to film under that name in 1932, starring Gable, Jean Harlow, and Mary Astor. "Mogambo" moves the action from French Indochina to Africa, where it was shot on location. Ava Gardner and Grace Kelly received Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress nominations, respectively, for their roles in the film. 10.25 x 8 inches. Near Fine.…

Vintage publicity photograph for the 1924 film showing star John Gilbert relaxing with a book at his home. With a mimeo snipe on the verso. Based on the 1914 Russian play by Leonid Andreyev, first published in English in 1922. The first film put into production under the newly formed Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, and the first to feature Leo the Lion, although it was not the first film released by the studio. The second film directed by Sjostrom, known as "the father of Swedish cinema," after his move to Hollywood at the behest of Louis B. Mayer, and a breakthrough picture for him, as well as stars Chaney, Shearer, and Gilbert. 8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus.…

Vintage double weight reference photograph from the 1932 pre-Code film, showing director Victor Fleming and a camera crew watching as actors Clark Gable and Jean Harlow film an intimate scene. Based on the 1928 play by Wilson Collison, about a love triangle on a rubber plantation in French Indochina. The film was the second of six films Gable and Harlow made together, following "The Secret Six" in 1931. Basis for the 1953 John Ford film "Mogambo," starring Gable and Ava Gardner. Set in French Indochina. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine, with two short closed tears at the top edge, repaired with paper tape on the verso. National Film Registry.…

Vintage reference photograph from the 1964 film, showing director Joseph Losey on the set. One photograph with the stamp of Israel Film Archive and a printed mimeo label on the verso. Based on the 1964 play "Hamp" by John Wilson, in turn based on the 1955 novel "Return to the Wood" by James Lansdale Hodson. During World War I, a British soldier is accused of desertion after being the sole survivor of his a bloody attack. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine.…

Three vintage reference photographs from the 1953 film, two showing Ava Gardner talking with Clark Gable from an outdoor shower, and one showing Gardner tending to Gable's arm wound. Stamps specific to the film's French release on the versos. Based on the 1932 film "Red Dust" (also starring Clark Gable), which was in turn based on Wilson Collison's 1928 play. While on a safari in Kenya, a hunter is ensnared in a love triangle between a young American socialite and an anthropologist's unfaithful wife. Set and shot on location in Kenya, in Okalataka, Mount Kenya, Mount Longonot, and Lake Naivasha. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine.…

Two vintage matte-finish photographs taken on the set of the 1953 film, one showing director John Ford and actor Clark Gable enjoying a coffee break, and one showing Ford in conversation with actress Ava Gardner. One photograph with a number stamp on the verso, noting No. 1616X112. Based on the 1932 play "Red Dust" (also starring Clark Gable), which was in turn based on Wilson Collison's 1928 play. While on a safari in Kenya, a hunter is ensnared in a love triangle between a young American socialite and an anthropologist's unfaithful wife. Set and shot on location in Kenya, in Okalataka, Mount Kenya, Mount Longonot, and Lake Naivasha. 5 x 4 inches. Near Fine. Complete collation details available on request.…