Pillars of the Sky

Universal City: Universal-International, 1956. Vintage publicity photograph from the 1956 film, showing Umatilla actor Gilbert Connor on the Universal lot, flanked by actresses Leigh Snowden, Jane Howard, Cynthia Patrick, Dani Crayne, Gia Scala, and Karen Kadler. Printed mimeo snipe affixed to the verso.

In 1868, the US Army violates a treaty with a local tribe, leading several tribal chiefs to unite forces against the settlers.

From the archive of noted Hollywood still photographer Ray Jones. Born in Wisconsin on January 1, 1901, Jones worked for Paramount Pictures in the early 1930s, and went on to be the head of the still photography department at Universal Pictures in 1935, where he worked well into the 1950s.

Shot on location in Wallowa Lake, Joseph, and LaGrande, Oregon.

10 x 8 inches. Near Fine.

Pitts 3096.

[Book #164823]