The Court-Martial of Billy Mitchell

N.p. N.p., 1955. Two vintage vernacular snapshot photographs from the set of the 1955 film, one of actor Gary Cooper with uncredited camera operator Albert Myers and director of photography Sam Leavitt, and one of Myers and director Otto Preminger, with pencil and ink annotations on the versos. Photographs belonging to uncredited camera operator Myers.

British born Albert Myers, usually credited as Al Myers, was a camera operator and camera crew member in Hollywood for over 50 years beginning in the late 1920s. He is credited in 30 films from 1927 to 1978, and assuredly worked on many more films uncredited during that time. His credits include "The Virginian" (1946), "Carmen Jones" (1954), "The Man with the Golden Arm" (1955), and "The Defiant Ones" (1958).

Based on the true story of Brigadier General William "Billy" Mitchell and his court martial for questioning the loyalty of his superiors for allowing the air corp to deteriorate. Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Screenplay.

Shot on location in El Monte, California and Washington DC.

3.5 x 3.5 inches and 5 x 4 inches. Very Good plus, with faint soiling.

Olive Films.

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