THIRD MAN, THE (1949) 28393

Original U.S. Gelatin Silver Print (Photograph) 8x10 inches Fine Plus Condition

Original U.S. Selznick Releasing Organization 8x10 gelatin silver print of actor Joseph Cotten for the Carol Reed mystery thriller, THE THIRD MAN (1949) starring Joseph Cotten, Alida Valli, Orson Welles, and Trevor Howard. This story, written by Graham Greene, is about an American pulp fiction writer (Cotten), who arrives in postwar Vienna only to find that the friend who invited him (Welles) is dead under mysterious circumstances. The ensuing mystery entangles Cotten in his friend's involvement with the black market, with the multinational police, and his Czech girlfriend (Valli). This excellent thriller was nominated for three Academy Awards, including Best Director for Reed and Best Editing. Robert Krasker won the Oscar for Best Cinematography. THE THIRD MAN is also remembered well for its intoxicating score by zither player Anton Karas. This original silver gelatin photograph was from the archive of theater. It shows signs of general use. It is somewhat sepia in its appearance. MovieArt Austin guarantees that this photograph is from the first U.S. release of this film. MovieArt Austin will sell no reproductions

Joseph Cotten - Actor
Trevor Howard - Actor
ORSON WELLES - Actor
SIR CAROL REED - Director
VALLI - Actor
Bernard Lee - Actor
Wilfrid Hyde-White - Actor
Eric Pohlmann - Actor