Tortilla Flat

Victor Fleming (director)
John Steinbeck (novel)
John Lee Mahin, Benjamin Glazer (screenwriters)
Spencer Tracy, Hedy Lamarr, John Garfield (starring)

Beverly Hills, CA: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer [MGM], 1942. Collection of five vintage studio still photographs from the 1942 film. Snipe typed to the verso of one image.

John Garfield plays a Mexican-American named Danny whose grandfather leaves him two houses as inheritance. Unfortunately Danny's friends quickly move in to Danny's newfound homes, and Danny must struggle to find employment and get the girl. Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. Set in Northern California.

8 x 10 inches. Near Fine with light toning to the versos. On the verso of one image are extensive inscriptions in red manuscript ink, as well as a newspaper cartoon cutout. The inscriptions, which are in Spanish, appear to be rough advertising notes.


[Book #140953]