Rome: Film Duemila, 1964. Vintage oversize photograph of Monica Vitti on the set of the 1964 film. Agency stamps and holograph notations on the verso, and press demarcation tape and holograph notations (on the tape) on the recto. Antonioni's first color film, and the last in a quartet of films made between 1959 and 1964 about women in modern culture... (read more)

Italy: Nepi Film, 1960. Vintage borderless photograph from the set of the 1961 film. A candid aerial photograph of Mastroianni, Moreau, and two other cast members conversing around a table. With a stamp for Telecine and a few notations on the verso. The second film in the trilogy that begins with "L'Avventura" (1960) and ends with "L'Eclisse" (1962). Shot on... (read more)

Rome: Cineriz, 1962. Vintage borderless photograph of Monica Vitti and Alain Delon on the set of the 1962 film. With holograph notations in blue ink and pencil on the verso. Vittoria (Monica Vitti) leaves her fiance (Francisco Rabal) and enters a new relationship with Piero, a young stock broker (Alain Delon) who is obsessed with material posessions and wealth, his... (read more)

Italy: SpA Cinematografica, 1957. Vintage borderless press photograph from the set of the 1957 film, showing director Michelangelo Antonioni conferring with star Steve Cochran in front of the crew, while child actor Mirna Girardi examines the mud. With an Italian press agency stamp and holograph notations on the verso. A man discovers his mistress is in love with someone else... (read more)

Paris: Les Films Concordia, 1969. Vintage black and white contact sheet comprising 30 photographs from the 1969 film. Included are numerous shots of lead actor Mark Frechette. 8 x 10 inches (20 x 25 cm). Two short closed tears to one edge, else Fine. (read more)

Rome: Iterfilm, 1982. Agency draft script in English for the 1982 Italian film. Antonioni's last film before he suffered a stroke in 1985. Niccolo (Tomas Milian), a recently divorced movie director pursues a new relationship with a younger woman, Mavi (Daniela Silverio), who he imagines could play the leading role in his next film. She quickly vanishes and he embarks... (read more)

France: Various Publishers, 1956. Collection of 45 vintage black-and-white candid photographs of Swedish film star Ingrid Bergman at a gala in France. Three of the photos are rubber-stamped on the verso with a date of October 9, 1956, and take place presumably at a premier of Bergman's then-recent film, "Elena and Her Men," released in France in September 1956. Bergman's... (read more)

Rome: Fair Film, 1970. Draft script for the 1970 film. An English language script for consideration by US filmmakers, though the film was shot in Italian. Based on Alberto Bevilacqua's 1964 novel of the same name. The widow of a worker killed by police joins the militant strike against the factory owners, one of which falls in love with her... (read more)

Germany: Atlas Films, 1955. Original German A1 poster for the 1955 Italian film, featuring an illustration of Sophia Loren, the film credits in hourglass shape to mimic her figure. From the collection of noted film historian Amos Vogel. Full provenance available. Paolo (Marcello Mastroianni) is a Roman cab driver who gives Lina (Sophia Loren) a lift, but she tries to... (read more)

Paris: Cinedis, 1962. Press material for the 1962 French-Italian film, "Comment reussir en amour," from the French distributor and press and film agency, Cinedis. French language throughout. Resembling the star biography and film credit packets often seen with US press kits, this material details film credits, cast and crew biographies, and the synopsis. Based on Annette Wademant's screnplay, one of... (read more)

Paris: France Cinema, 1962. Collection of 75 original black-and-white film still photographs for the 1962 French-Italian film, here under the original French title. Starring actress Saval is prominently featured, as is costar Poiret, with metal crutches in tow, and actress Maillan. Several images show members of the crew during filming, rainy scenes, cars, and large cameras. All with numerical notations... (read more)

Paris: Cinedis, 1957. Collection of 130 vintage black-and-white still photographs and 3 medium-format negatives for the 1957 French-Italian film. The collection consists of two unique but complimentary pieces, one being a set housed in the original paper box with "Crumiere / Paris" paper label, and notations on the box top in holograph ink noting French film title and "B. Bardot,"... (read more)

Japan: Towa, 1957. Two original uncut Japanese stamp sheets for the 1957 French-Italian film. Bardot is amply represented in red and green variants, 10 stamps per sheet, also with an image of the Eiffel Tower. Produced by the Towa Corporation (Japan) with "BB" and film titles in Japanese represented. The film was released in Japan in December, about one week... (read more)

Paris: Le Film illustre, 1962. Original French magazine focusing on contemporary international film, actors and actresses, and persons behind the scenes, like set decorators and directors. French text throughout. Italian actress Gina Lollobrigida graces the front wrapper, and Frida Boccara on the rear wrapper. Color centerfolds were also featured, and this issue sports a full-color spread of youthful actors Martine... (read more)

Neuilly-sur-Seine, France: Societe Nouvelle de Cinematographie (SNC), circa 1970. Draft script for the 1970 film. Text in French. One of Marcel Camus' best loved films, a French-Italian collaboration dealing with World War II in a humorous light. The last film made by French actor Bourvil. A British airman falls into the bedroom of a young woman and is coerced into... (read more)

London: Morningside Worldwide Pictures, Circa 1975. Early Revised Draft script for the 1963 British-American film, dated two years prior to its release. First generation reproduction, likely made for educational purposes circa early-mid 1970s, evidenced by the use of a photocopy process (not employed in the UK until the early 1970s). The script's vintage is also evidenced by the postal code... (read more)

France: N.p., Circa 1961. Vintage borderless still photograph from the 1961 film. Starring actress Annie Frattelini is featured in polka dots at the mirror, adjusting a shiny crucifix around her neck. A businessman (Noiret) wants to buy land around the village of Cabosse, claiming his desire for seclusion but with intentions to sell the water from the village fountain, purportedly... (read more)

Los Angeles: American International Pictures [AIP], 1969. Collection of 8 vintage black-and-white still photographs from the 1969 US release of the 1967 Italian-Spanish film. Rubber-stamped on the verso (1 still) is an ownership stamp from Consolidated Theatre Services, a Canadian distributor and cinema. A violent Spaghetti Western, about a robber who hijacks a payroll train, murders everyone aboard and hides... (read more)

Milano, Italy: Tempo, N.d. Vintage borderless photograph of director Luigi Comencini, date unknown but presumably the 1950s. With holograph notations and photographer Federico Patellani's stamp on the verso.Comencini is regarded as one of the masters of Italian comedy, with an oeuvre containing over 50 films featuring notable Italian actors such as Nino Manfredi and Ugo Tognazzi.10 x 8 (25.5 x.... (read more)

Paris: Les Films Ariane, 1964. Collection of 343 vintage black-and-white photographs from the set of the 1964 film, "That Man from Rio," here under the original French title, "L'homme de Rio." Most are rubber-stamped on the versos indicating film studio, Les Films Ariane, still photographer Trigo, Brazilian magazine "O Cruzeiro " and French film title, several with notations in holograph... (read more)

Italy: Beaver Champion Attractions / Jadran Film / Jonia Film, 1962. Vintage black-and-white still photograph from the 1962 UK release of the 1961 Italian-Yugoslavian film. Mimeograph snipe affixed to the verso. Another Peplum (sword-and-sandal) picture from the Italians, starring Cornel Wilde as the Roman Emperor Constantine, capturing his rise to power, and the establishment of religious tolerance and Christianity among... (read more)

N.p. N.p., 1952. Vintage oversize double weight matte finish photograph from the set of the 1952 film. A sobering and striking image of the film's destitute loner and his dog Flike, standing in the streets of Rome late in the evening. Shot by the film's still photographer Angelo Pennoni, using a striking example of designer Virgilio Marchi's meticulously designed and... (read more)

Culver City, CA: Columbia Pictures, 1953. Original Spanish pressbook for the 1953 film12 pages, saddle-stitched, 11 x 14 inches. Criterion Collection 202. (read more)

France: Cinedis, Circa 1957. Collection of 61 original black-and-white single weight photographs from the 1957 French-Italian film, released in the US as "On Foot, On Horse and On Wheels" (1958). Starring actors Noel-Noel and Grey are in nearly every image, with a few featuring Sophie Daumier. All with numerical notations in holograph pencil, housed in an original French Crumiere photo... (read more)

France: N.p., Circa 1967. Two vintage borderless black-and-white reference still photographs from the 1967 Italian-French-German film. From the archives of Maurice Bessy (1910-1993), a French film historian, novelist, and screenwriter ("Deadlier Than the Male," 1956, and a handful of films 1939-1950). Bessy's rubber stamp and name label on the verso of one still, with brief notations in holograph ink on... (read more)

Paris: Filmsonor / Mondex / Procinex, 1962. Original French program for the 1962 French-Italian film, here under the original French title, "Le diable et les 10 commandements." Illustrated wrappers featuring esoteric cartoons by Vaissier, with original glassine. Contents of the program include film credits, synopsis, actor biographies, and advertisement campaigns; often these programs are illustrated throughout with still photographs from... (read more)

Rome: Cineriz, 1963. Vintage borderless black-and-white photograph from the 1963 Italian film. A striking shot of Mastroianni, refusing to remove his deluxe frames even while steaming in the sauna. 7.25 x 9.5 inches. Fine. Criterion Collection 140. (read more)

Rome: Daimo Cinematografica, 1978. Vintage borderless black-and-white double weight photograph of director Federico Fellini from the set of his 1978 film. With the stamp of photographer Pierluigi Praturlon on the verso. In this image, Fellini toys with the idea of learning the tympani while wearing a dust mask. Born in Rome, Praturlon (better known simply as Pierluigi) embarked upon a.... (read more)

Paris: Roissy Films, circa 1978. Vintage oversize borderless color photograph of Gerard Depardieu and the star chimpanzee from the 1978 film. With holograph ink notations on the verso. An Italian-French production about a man who lives in a New York City basement and works as a jack of all trades for the owner of a wax museum and a feminist... (read more)

Italy: Compagnia Cinematografica Champion, 1964. Vintage borderless press photograph from the set of the 1964 film. Shown is Annie Giarardot (the "ape woman" in the film) in a dressing room with two other semi-clothed, "normal" women, conveying an immediate irony as she looks up at her husband (Ugo Tognazzi) standing in the doorway. With the stamps of both the French... (read more)

London: Grand National Pictures, 1961. Vintage full-color still photograph from the 1961 UK release of the 1961 Italian-French film. Steve Reeves stars, several years after his Mr. Universe triumph, in what is commonly perceived as one of the better films to take on the Trojan War. A handsome Peplum (sword-and-sandal) installment, and one carrying a surprisingly high budget. 8 x.... (read more)

France / Italy: Affiches Gaillard / Cineriz, Circa 1961. Archive of 139 vintage borderless single weight still photographs from the 1961 Italian-French film. Seen in the images is starring actor Fernandel and other members of the cast in action, and a few images of the film crew at work. Notations in holograph pencil, and photographer Civirani's rubber stamp, on the... (read more)

Rome, Italy: Produzione Gallone / Filmsonor, 1951. Original souvenir program, printed in Italy, for the 1951 Italian-French-Spanish film. These programs saw popularity beginning in the 1960s and continued to be produced until the early 1980s and the ever-growing VHS market, with a particularly high distribution in Asian countries. This example features several full-color illustrations of Roman warriors and women, and... (read more)

Los Angeles: Embassy Pictures, 1962. Collection of 6 vintage black-and-white still photographs from the 1961 Italian film. Marcello Mastroianni is a bored man, bored with life and his wife. He falls in love with a younger woman, and since divorce is illegal in Italy unless there is just cause (like catching your spouse committing adultery), he decides to find his... (read more)

Paris: Intermondia Films / Pretoria / Cinedis, 1959. Collection of 11 original black-and-white single weight still photographs from the 1959 French-Italian film. Featuring Jean Gabin dancing gaily in a pub with costar Doll, and a photo of costar Cowl smoking a cigarette, with a single photo credited to photographer Dole on the recto, mimeograph number on the verso, showing a.... (read more)

Paris: Intermondia Films / Pretoria / Cinedis, 1959. Collection of 4 original black-and-white single weight still photographs from the 1959 French-Italian film. Featuring Jean Gabin dancing gaily in a pub with costar Doll, all photos with brief numerical notations in holograph pencil on the verso. Gabin plays a sophisticated tramp who lives during summer in an abandoned construction site. As... (read more)

France / Italy: Productions Sigma, Circa 1957. Archive of 42 vintage borderless single weight still photographs and 2 color transparencies from the 1958 French-Italian film. Seen in the images is starring actress Dany Robin, both on the set and at a birthday party, and other stars of the film in action. Notations on the verso of several photos in holograph... (read more)