Published by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer [MGM], Beverly Hills, CA, 1964
Seller: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
Two vintage black-and-white studio still photographs from the 1964 UK film. A remake of Richard Thorpe's 1937 film noir antecedent, based on Emlyn Williams' Broadway play that opened in 1936 and ran for 64 performances. Mrs. Bramson (Washbourne) is a crotchety old lady who hires a handyman (Finney) to help around her isolated estate. The handyman is attractive and engaging, but Olivia (Hampshire), Mrs. Branson's daughter, is suspicious of his motives. Shot on location in England. 8 x 10 inches. About Near Fine.
Published by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer [MGM], Beverly Hills, CA, 1964
Seller: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
Vintage reference photograph from the 1964 film, showing actor Albert Finney. With the stamp of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer on the verso, along with a stamp noting the film's title for the French release, "La Force des tenebres." Based on the 1937 film, which was based in turn on the 1935 play by Emlyn Williams. A blue-collar sociopath charms his way into the home of a reclusive, wealthy invalid, where he seduces both her daughter and her maid while posing as the household butler. Set and shot on location in Hertfordshire, England. 8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus, slightly wavy, with pinholes and light rust to the corners.