Alfred Hitchcock DIAL M FOR MURDER Archive of five original oversize #153634

Description: Dial M for Murder (Archive of five original oversize special photographs of Alfred Hitchcock on the set of the 1954 film) Author: Alfred Hitchcock (director); Sanford H. Roth (photographer); Frederick Knott (play, screenwriter); Ray Milland, Grace Kelly, Robert Cummings (starring) Title: Dial M for Murder (Archive of five original oversize special photographs of Alfred Hitchcock on the set of the 1954 film) Publication: N.p. N.p., Circa 1954 Description: Archive of five vintage borderless oversize photographs of director Alfred Hitchcock with various cast and crew members on the set of the 1954 film noir. Manuscript ink and pencil annotations to the verso, including cropping annotations, "FILE" stamps, and the stamp of photographer Sanford H. Roth. Four photographs with printed mimeo snipes affixed to the verso, and four photographs with manuscript annotations noting their appearance in the May 24, 1954 issue of Life magazine. Brooklyn-born photojournalist Sanford Roth was best known for his portrait photography, capturing intimate and now iconic images of artists and actors throughout his decades-long career, including Marc Chagall, Joan Crawford, Albert Einstein, Henri Matisse, and Elizabeth Taylor, among many others. Based on the 1952 play by Frederick Knott, who also wrote the screenplay, about a tennis player who arranges to have his wife framed for murder after discovering her infidelity. The only Hitchcock film to be shot in 3D (although the format would ultimately be discarded for theatrical release) and the first of three Hitchcock films to feature actress Grace Kelly, followed by "Rear Window" (1954) and "To Catch a Thief" (1955). One photograph features Hitchcock leaning over a giant rotary dial, a prop made as a result of Warner Brothers' proprietary 3D camera rig. Hitchcock wanted the first shot of the film to feature a finger pressing the letter M on a rotary dial telephone, but the specialized 3D camera was unable to focus the close-up correctly, leading the director to order a giant finger made from wood and a proportionally large dial in order to achieve the effect. Four photographs 10 x 13.5 inches, one photograph 9.5 x 13.5 inches. Lightly edgeworn, else generally Near Fine. Grant US. Selby US. Spicer US. Seller ID: 153634 Subject: 1950s Cinema, Directors, Film Noir, Film Still Photographs, Films Based on Plays, Films with Literary Sources, Mystery and Crime, On the Set, Oversize photographs, Photographers Royal Books Baltimore, MD Royal Books is located in the midtown area of Baltimore, Maryland. Since 1996, we have specialized in rare books and paper relating to twentieth century literature, genre fiction, the arts, and popular culture, with a particular emphasis on cinema. Terms of Sale All books noted as First Editions are also First Printings unless indicated otherwise. All items are guaranteed to be as described, and may be returned at any time for any reason for a full refund, including return postage if not as described. Shipping & International Customers Shipping within the US is free by USPS Media Mail. Please ask us about faster options and international shipping rates BEFORE placing an order. We are happy to upgrade shipping to Priority Mail or to arrange overseas shipping to many foreign countries upon request. If you are outside the US, and would like a quote for shipping prior to making payment, please go ahead and place your order, but do NOT pay for it. We will send a quote immediately for cheapest shipping (typically First Class). If you would like something other than cheapest shipping, let us know by way of an inquiry.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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Location: Baltimore, Maryland

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