The Wild One

Marlon Brando, Lee Marvin, Mary Murphy, Robert Keith (starring)
Laslo Benedek (director)
John Paxton (screenwriter)
Frank Rooney (short story)

N.p. N.p., 1953. Eight vintage reference photographs from the 1953 film. Two photographs with cropping annotations on the verso and one photograph with cropping annotations on the verso and a tipped-on overlay with additional cropping annotations.

Based on the 1951 short story, "Cyclists' Raid," by Frank Rooney. Widely considered the original outlaw motorcycle gang film, firmly installing the rebel biker figure as an American cultural icon and launching Marlon Brando's career from initial stardom into infamy.

Set in Wrightsville, CA, shot on location in Southern California.

8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus to Near Fine.

Scorsese, A Personal Journey Through American Movies. Selby US. Spicer US. Weldon 1983.


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