Somebody Up There Likes Me

N.p. N.p., Circa 1956. Two vintage reference photographs from the 1956 film, showing Paul Newman receiving a champion's welcome in Brooklyn, accompanied by Pier Angeli. One with a mimeo snipe and provenance label affixed to the verso.

Based on middleweight boxing champion Rocky Graziano's 1955 autobiography, from his early years suffering abuse at the hands of his father, his dishonorable discharge from the US Army, and eventual rise to boxing stardom. One of Newman's first starring roles. Winner of two Academy Awards for Best Black-and-White Cinematography and Art Direction.

Set in Brooklyn, and shot on location in the Lower East Side and Brooklyn, and at the Grand Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles.

Approximately 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine.

[Book #172053]