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Classic Crime Film Moments

Black and white stills from mid-20th century crime films. The scenes depict tense conversations and dramatic plots, highlighting the noir aesthetic with shadows and stylish attire.

USA - 1955 - In this TV medical drama, a mother tenderly cares for her bedridden son who has an intense blood disease.

PACO MARTINEZ SORIA in ESTOY HECHO UN CHAVAL (1977), directed by PEDRO LAZAGA.

JAMES MASON in LOLITA (1962), directed by STANLEY KUBRICK.

JACK LEMMON in IRMA LA DOUCE (1963), directed by BILLY WILDER.

LEE J. COBB in 12 ANGRY MEN (1957), directed by SIDNEY LUMET.

ARTURO FERNANDEZ in COLLEGE BOARDING HOUSE (1959) -Original title: LA CASA DE LA TROYA-, directed by RAFAEL GIL.

HENRY FONDA in 12 ANGRY MEN (1957), directed by SIDNEY LUMET.

Radio (All Star Show). Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Marlon Brando, Guys and Dolls, 1955 directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz (Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures)

ROSSANO BRAZZI in DARK PURPOSE (1964) -Original title: L' INTRIGO-, directed by GEORGE MARSHALL and VITTORIO SALA.

JAMES STEWART in YOU GOTTA STAY HAPPY (1948), directed by H. C. POTTER.

HOWARD VERNON in AUTOPSY OF A CRIMINAL (1963) -Original title: AUTOPSIA DE UN CRIMINAL-, directed by RICARDO BLASCO.

JACK LEMMON in THE APRIL FOOLS (1969), directed by STUART ROSENBERG.

YVES MONTAND in LIVE FOR LIFE (1967) -Original title: VIVRE POUR VIVRE-, directed by CLAUDE LELOUCH.

LEE VAN CLEEF in THE BIG COMBO (1955), directed by JOSEPH H. LEWIS.

PETER SELLERS in AFTER THE FOX (1966) -Original title: CACCIA ALLA VOLPE-, directed by VITTORIO DE SICA.

HUMPHREY BOGART in THE DESPERATE HOURS (1955), directed by WILLIAM WYLER.

Seven Day's reporter Keith Smith had a fair go at Sydneys hooligan problem in his feature “When The Sun Goes Down” (Channel 7, 9.40 p.m. yesterday) — but his attempt lacked visual impact. September 18, 1953.

Anefo photo collection. Television game Erik Sikkes in which Willy Walden plays the leading role. January 5, 1964

Well Dress Man in Suit Lighting a Cigarette c.1951

SATURNINO GARCIA in JUSTINO, A SENIOR CITIZEN KILLER (1994) -Original title: JUSTINO, UN ASESINO DE LA TERCERA EDAD-, directed by LA CUADRILLA.

MONTGOMERY CLIFT in TERMINAL STATION (1953) -Original title: STAZIONE TERMINI-, directed by VITTORIO DE SICA.

LA NAO CAPITANA (1947), directed by FLORIAN REY.

Composer writing notes on sheet music (OV2023_09)

JOSE FERRER in MOULIN ROUGE (1952), directed by JOHN HUSTON.

Anefo photo collection. ICC competition for young comedians in Nieuwe de la Mar in Amsterdam. Floris de Graaf at work. April 26, 1968. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Joop Doderer in the musical "no no nanette". undated

MANOLO ESCOBAR in JUICIO DE FALDAS (1969), directed by JOSE LUIS SAENZ DE HEREDIA.

DON ADAMS in THE NUDE BOMB (1980), directed by CLIVE DONNER.

He is Charles Camilleri, 24 (Pictured) small, dark and now Britain's top piano accordionist.A year ago the fast talking Camilleri arrived in Britain flat broke.He only made the top because his girl encouraged him and made him save the fare. And he admits he owes everything to the girl pretty, slim June Harris, 22, of Allison Rd. Kensington. September 29, 1955.

MANUEL LUNA in RUSTIC CHIVALRY (1935) -Original title: NOBLEZA BATURRA-, directed by FLORIAN REY.

ALFREDO LANDA in PRESTAME QUINCE DIAS (1971), directed by FRANCISCO MERINO.

HENRY FONDA in 12 ANGRY MEN (1957), directed by SIDNEY LUMET.

FRANCISCO RABAL in THE BEEHIVE (1982) -Original title: LA COLMENA-, directed by MARIO CAMUS.

Georges Guetary the popular singer from Paris rehearsing for one of his series of BBC programmes. June 11, 1947.

MANOLO ESCOBAR in MI CANCION ES PARA TI (1965), directed by RAMON TORRADO.

MARCELLO MASTROIANNI in MARRIAGE ITALIAN STYLE (1964) -Original title: MATRIMONIO ALL'ITALIANA-, directed by VITTORIO DE SICA.

RONALD REAGAN and DANNY CHANG in HONG KONG (1952), directed by LEWIS R. FOSTER.

DONALD SUTHERLAND in THE DAY OF THE LOCUST (1975), directed by JOHN SCHLESINGER.

Original Film Title: ICE PALACE. English Title: ICE PALACE. Film Director: VINCENT SHERMAN. Year: 1960. Stars: RICHARD BURTON.

c.1930 Sheet Music, Hawaiian Paradise, Musician photograph on green album cover

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