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MGM STARS for MGM’s 20TH ANNIVERSARY (1943) Photo

[Los Angeles]: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, [1943]. Vintage original 8 x 10″ (20 x 25 cm) black-and-white double weight matte finish photo. About fine.

In anticipation of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer‘s 20th anniversary in 1944, a LIFE magazine photographer came to the studio in July or August 1943 and staged this group photo which included many of MGM’s stars and contract players. Studio executive Louis B. Mayer is at front center. Amongst the top stars not present that day were Clark Gable (serving with the Army Air Forces), Lana Turner (having a baby) and Judy Garland (on a war camp tour). Color images were also made and have been printed over the years for many MGM-related events. This, with the original text on verso, is an original 1943 release print.

SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE BATHS (1975) Set of 7 photos

[New York: Buckley Brothers Films, 1975]. Set of seven (7) vintage original 8 x 10″ (20 x 25 cm.) black-and-white photos. Some scattered staple holes, overall near fine.

An exceedingly scarce set of photos from this gay American feature film. Parish 213: “Set at the Continental Baths, New York City’s (in)famous gay bath house, the low-budget feature was co-produced by Steve Ostrow the club’s owner who plays himself in this independent release… A highlight… is the cabaret scenes… where female impersonators cavort as Shirley Bassey, Judy Garland, Carmen Miranda and Diana Ross” (one of these photos depicts a performer in the cabaret).

The film, which had a small theatrical release, had a basically sex-positive vibe, and it is a relic from a period of gay liberation, long before the AIDS catastrophe hit.

WIZARD OF OZ, THE (1939) Dorothy and the Wicked Witch

[Los Angeles: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 1939]. Vintage original 7 x 9″ (17 x 22 cm.) black-and-white glossy silver gelatin photo. Minor wear on blank white margins, creases at bottom right corner. Near fine.

Rare are images of Margaret Hamilton as the Wicked Witch of the West. The first three weeks of filming under Richard Thorpe included the scenes in the Witch’s castle. Though Hamilton and Judy Garland had completely different scene appearances, there were a number of stills taken used for the film’s publicity campaign. When the scenes were reshot a few months later for the final version, only a few still photos were taken. This is the absolute best, showing how menacing the Witch is to Dorothy and providing a true horror aspect to the fantasy film.

Original attached printed paper blurb dated 7/6/39 is on verso. A N.E.A. ink stamp is dated 7/13/39, as well as an original newspaper release ink stamping. This photo was issued before the film’s Aug. 1939 release, to pre-publicize the coming film. Size is original format as issued.

WIZARD OF OZ, THE (1939) Meeting the Cowardly Lion

[Los Angeles: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 1939]. Vintage original 8 x 10″ (20 x 25 cm.) black-and-white glossy silver gelatin photo. Very minor wear, fine.

This iconic image of the story’s four main characters was used to publicize the film, including on an original release lobby card. Though there is not a trace of it here, during filming Judy Garland (Dorothy) could not stop laughing at how funny Bert Lahr was as the Cowardly Lion. In the final film, however, there is a hint of her amusement. With Jack Haley as the Tin Man and Ray Bolger as the Scarecrow.

Photo is coded 1060-97.

WIZARD OF OZ, THE (1939) Dorothy and the Scarecrow meet the Tin Man

[Los Angeles: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 1939]. Vintage original 8 x 10″ (20 x 25 cm.) black-and-white glossy silver gelatin photo. Very minor corner wear, fine.

Dorothy (Judy Garland) and the Scarecrow (Ray Bolger) meet the Tin Man (Jack Haley). This set was fully realized on an MGM soundstage. Haley replaced Buddy Ebsen in the role, and though Ebsen pre-recorded the songs (and his vocals remain in the final film on some of the group numbers), he did not film this scene. Photos from this sequence often show Judy wearing flat slippers to appear shorter, but here she wears the iconic ruby slippers.

Photo is coded 1060-83.

WIZARD OF OZ, THE (1939) Dorothy meets the Scarecrow (#1060-52)

[Los Angeles: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 1939]. Vintage original 8 x 10″ (20 x 25 cm.) black-and-white glossy silver gelatin photo. Photo coded 1060-52. Very minor wear at the corners, fine.

Oz was in pre-production for at least a year before cameras turned. When they did in the fall of 1938, the first scene filmed was that in the cornfield, and under director Richard Thorpe. Three weeks later the footage and appearance was deemed unacceptable by the powers of MGM. The set was completely revamped, and the appearances of Judy Garland and Ray Bolger were re-conceptualized as well. Two directors came and went, and on Oct. 31, 1938, Judy and Ray again met in the cornfield to commence another 5 months of filming.

This was one of the earliest photos taken for these days of filming. Here Garland’s hair braids are long; at the end of production, portions of this scene would be filmed again and Judy’s braids would be a different length. The final film includes footage from both filming sessions.

WIZARD OF OZ, THE (1939) Dorothy rides in Munchkin carriage

[Los Angeles: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 1939]. Vintage original 8 x 10″ (20 x 25 cm.) black-and-white glossy silver gelatin photo. Minor emulsion rub at top blank white margin only, fine.

Dorothy (Judy Garland) and Toto (Terry) are presented to the Munchkin community riding in a miniature carriage. This special carriage was designed and built by Cedric Gibbons and his team, and all of the set props and pieces were executed on the MGM lot. This carriage was featured in displays when the film was premiered in various theatres and was recently re-discovered.

Photo is coded 1060-122.

WIZARD OF OZ, THE (1939) Dorothy meets Glinda and the Munchkins

[Los Angeles]: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 1939. Vintage original 8 x 10″ (20 x 25 cm.) black-and-white glossy silver gelatin photo. Fine.

A rare long shot image which shows much of the Munchkin Land set. This set was built entirely on an MGM soundstage. There were no special effects or matte paintings employed and therefore an encompassing image could be taken for still photography. MGM may also have held back on advertising the vast spectacle so audiences would be amazed by the fantasy when seeing the film for the first time. Billie Burke musically introduces Judy Garland to the Munchkins.

Photo is coded 1060-53. There is a vintage 1939 clipping on the verso giving the title, production number, cast (including character actors not given screen credit and only in 1939 press materials) and directing credit.

A beautiful original photo.

LIZA MINNELLI, VINCENTE MINNELLI ON RMS QUEEN ELIZABETH (1951) Photo

[Los Angeles: 1951]. Vintage original 7 x 9″ (17 x 22 cm.) black-and-white glossy silver gelatin print photo. Minor waviness, more prominent at mid-left and right side edges. Tape stains along the top blank white margin, very good.

Unusual at the time, Vincente Minnelli’s separation and eventual divorce from Judy Garland stipulated joint custody of daughter Liza. Here, Vincente leaves the 5-year-old child on RMS Queen Elizabeth to venture to London on her own (chaperoned) to stay with her mother, who was playing a series of concerts for several months at the London Palladium. This was Judy’s triumphant return after leaving MGM the year before. Liza was quite the world traveler starting at an early age.

Original stamps for the Brooklyn Eagle Index Dept., along with the tearsheet from the newspaper in which it was printed (also ink date stamped July 8, 1951). Photo printed specifically for newspaper use.