Old Yeller [Le Fidele Vagabond]

Paris: Harcourt Studios, 1959. Collection of 6 original black-and-white single weight press photographs from a dog show at Harcourt portrait studios in France, presumed upon the 1959 French release of the 1957 US film, "Old Yeller," the French title being "Le Fidele Vagabond." Housed in the original brown paper envelope with with annotations on the front in manuscript pencil and ink, noting photographer M. Dole. Three photographs with Gravaert watermark, and five with brief manuscript pencil, on the versos.

Among the photographs are two fascinating images behind the scenes of an animal pageant: in one, a mildly bemused audience spotted with various styles of contemporary women's hat fashion, in the other a representative from the youth organization holding a sign reading "Nous cherchons un Maître" (We are looking for a Master). A few pageant officials also seen, a presenter in horn-rimmed glasses, and two dog handlers, one resembling noted Hollywood trainer Rudd Weatherwax, who trained the original Old Yeller with his brother, Frank. Hanging portraits are also seen, all having Harcourt Studios imprint.

7 x 9.5 inches. Near Fine, slight curling.

[Book #143090]