Walk on the Wild Side

Edward Dmytryk (director)
Nelson Algren (novel)
John Fante, Edmund Morris (screenwriters)
Laurence Harvey, Jane Fonda, Capucine, Anne Baxter, Barbara Stanwyck (starring)

N.p. N.p., Circa 1962. Vintage reference photograph from the 1962 film, showing actors Laurence Harvey and Jane Fonda in the back of a truck, hitchhiking to New Orleans. With manuscript ink and pencil annotations on the verso regarding layout.

From the archive of film historian and author Joel Finler.

Based on the 1956 novel by Nelson Algren. Hallie, a former artist who now works at an upscale French Quarter bordello, is forced to confront her past when her ex-lover arrives in town. One of the first Hollywood films to openly feature a lesbian relationship, between the madam of the bordello (Barbara Stanwyck) and Hallie (Capucine).

Set and shot on location in New Orleans.

10 x 8 inches. Near Fine.

Grant US.


[Book #152366]