Lot 434
Ten Iconic and Rare Photos by Muky: Arsenic and Old Lace, Miracle Worker, Jack Benny, John Garfield & Edward G. Robinson Burt Lancaster. Menyhert Munkacsi (1900-1999) known throughout the film industry for 60 years as "Muky" and who the New York Times called "the Mathew Brady" of film when they profiled/reviewed the outdoor set photography of some 75 films. He was also an accomplished studio photographer working for Warner Brothers from 1930 to 1940.
Diverse collection of some of the most iconic images captured by Muki: Frank Capra directing Peter Lorre and Raymond Massey in ARSENIC and OLD LACE, Anne Bancroft and Patty Duke THE MIRACLE WORKER key art on Japanese film poster with a slightly different shot on the US poster, THE SEA WOLF with John Garfield, Edward G. Robinson and Mrs. Jack London researching documents prior to filming, Jack Benny TO BE OR NOT TO BE, amazing portrait of German actor Albert Basserman, iconic images of Burt Lancaster in THE Swimmer plus three more including Frank Sinatra. Estimated Value $400 - 600
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