The Possessors [Les grandes familles] (Collection of 109 original photographs from the 1958 film)
by Denys de la Patelliere (director, screenwriter); Michel Audiard (screenwriter); M. Dole (photographer); Jean Gabin, Annie Ducaux, Jean Desailly, Francoise Christophe (starring)
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About This Item
Paris: Filmsonor, 1958. Collection of 109 vintage black-and-white still photographs for the 1958 French film. All photographs with mimeograph series number on the verso. Images of cast and crew expertly captured, including director Patelliere working with cameraman on the set. Photographs range in size, several with white borders, several credit photographer M. Dole on the recto. Housed in original box with "Papiers as de trefle" paper label, their "open in red light only" warning, and French film title in manuscript ink, on the box top.
Based on Maurice Druon's 1948 novel, the film stars Jean Gabin as the head of a wealthy French family, ruling his fortune and estate with an iron fist, and leaving little room for his heirs to prove worthy of the wealth.
Photographs from 3.25 x 4.5 inches to 9.5 x 12 inches, most under 7 inches. Photos Near Fine overall, slight curling, a few with short creases. Box Very Good.
Based on Maurice Druon's 1948 novel, the film stars Jean Gabin as the head of a wealthy French family, ruling his fortune and estate with an iron fist, and leaving little room for his heirs to prove worthy of the wealth.
Photographs from 3.25 x 4.5 inches to 9.5 x 12 inches, most under 7 inches. Photos Near Fine overall, slight curling, a few with short creases. Box Very Good.
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- Seller
- Royal Books, Inc. (US)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 143106
- Title
- The Possessors [Les grandes familles] (Collection of 109 original photographs from the 1958 film)
- Author
- Denys de la Patelliere (director, screenwriter); Michel Audiard (screenwriter); M. Dole (photographer); Jean Gabin, Annie Ducaux, Jean Desailly, Francoise Christophe (starring)
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Filmsonor
- Place of Publication
- Paris
- Date Published
- 1958
- Keywords
- Film Still Photographs | Photographs | French Cinema | 1950s Cinema | On the Set | European Cinema
- Bookseller catalogs
- Film Still Photographs; Photographs; French Cinema; On the Set; European Cinema;
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We are an open shop located in the midtown section of Baltimore. Check our website for directions if you are coming through the Baltimore area. We are open 10AM-6PM EST, Monday through Friday. You may email an order at any time, 24 hours a day.
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- Recto
- The page on the right side of a book, with the term Verso used to describe the page on the left side.
- Verso
- The page bound on the left side of a book, opposite to the recto page.
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...