Published by Herzog Film, N.p., 1943
Manuscript / Paper Collectible
Vintage program for the 1943 German film. Titles and text in German. A skilled amateur dancer gets her big break when she is discovered by a musical composer, despite the objections of her father. 7.25 x 10.5 inches. Bifold. Very Good plus, lightly age-toned.
Published by Universum Film [UFA], Berlin, 1934
Photograph
Vintage photograph showing a set design illustration from the 1934 German film. A scientist's attempts to transform lead into gold attract the attention of a shady British industrialist. An attempt to capitalize on the success of previous science fiction films "Metropolis" (1927) and "The Tunnel" (1933), and the only science fiction film made while UFA was under the control of the Third Reich. Shot on location in Kiel, Germany. 8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus, slightly wavy at the top edge, and moderately worn on the bottom and right edges.
Vintage borderless reference photograph of Brigitte Helm from the 1934 film. With a manuscript ink annotation to the verso. A scientist discovers a method for turning lead into gold, but is killed in an act of sabotage, leading his assistant to seek revenge. 4.75 x 7.75 inches. Near Fine.
Published by N.p., N.p., 1935
Photograph
Vintage borderless double-weight reference photograph from the 1935 film, showing actors Annabella, Jean Gabin, Fernand Gravey, and others taking a smoke break on the set. Provenance stamp and annotations in manuscript pencil and ink on the verso. A group of male acrobats compete for the affections of their female partner, although the situation grows complicated when one man decides to leave the circus. 8.25 x 7 inches. Very Good plus.