Vintage Film Performances

A collection of dynamic black-and-white images depicting various performers in dramatic poses, showcasing classic cinema and dance artistry from the mid-20th century.

An American Center of Theatre Arts -- Mexican born Jose Limon, considered by many critics the leading male dancer of his generation, gives a performance of "Dances Mexicans," based on Mexican Indian material. Mr. Limon is one of the leading artists in the recently formed New York City Dance Theatre which had its initial season is December 1949. The Dance Theatre is part of the New York City Center, a private, non-profit organization which also presents opera, ballet and drama at modestly-scaled prices. April 04, 1952.

CHARLIE CHAPLIN in THE GREAT DICTATOR (1940), directed by CHARLIE CHAPLIN.

An American Center of Theatre Arts -- Mexican born Jose Limon, considered by many critics the leading male dancer of his generation, gives a performance of "Dances Mexicans," based on Mexican Indian material. Mr. Limon is one of the leading artists in the recently formed New York City Dance Theatre which had its initial season is December 1949. The Dance Theatre is part of the New York City Center, a private, non-profit organization which also presents opera, ballet and drama at modestly-scaled prices. April 04, 1952.

JOANNE WOODWARD in RALLY 'ROUND THE FLAG, BOYS! (1958), directed by LEO MCCAREY.

GENE KELLY in CREST OF THE WAVE (1954) -Original title: SEAGULLS OVER SORRENTO-, directed by ROY BOULTING and JOHN BOULTING.

John Ireland, on-set of the Film, "Cargo to Capetown", Columbia Pictures, 1950

JOHNNY WEISSMULLER in TARZAN AND THE MERMAIDS (1948), directed by ROBERT FLOREY.

PETER LORRE and LON CHANEY JR. in MY FAVORITE BRUNETTE (1947), directed by ELLIOTT NUGENT.

JAMES STEWART in SHENANDOAH (1965), directed by ANDREW V. MCLAGLEN.

BILL RAISCH in THE FUGITIVE (1963).

TONY CURTIS in ARRIVEDERCI, BABY! (1966) -Original title: DROP DEAD DARLING-, directed by KEN HUGHES.

TARZAN AND HIS MATE (1934), directed by CEDRIC GIBBONS.

HARRY LANGDON in THE STRONG MAN (1926), directed by FRANK CAPRA.

SABU in THE THIEF OF BAGDAD (1940), directed by LUDWIG BERGER, WILLIAM CAMERON MENZIES, MICHAEL POWELL, ALEXANDER KORDA, ZOLTAN KORDA and TIM WHELAN.

Shirtless Muscular Cowboy Stands High Above Camera c.1959

TYRONE POWER in THE MARK OF ZORRO (1940), directed by ROUBEN MAMOULIAN.

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

CHARLIE CHAPLIN in THE RINK (1916), directed by CHARLIE CHAPLIN.

Gordon Scott becomes the eleventh Tarzan in the history of the famous jungle adventures. Based on a character created by Edgar Rice Burroughs, "Tarzan's Hidden Jungle" is the latest picture to join the long line of its action-packed predecessors. The picture was produced by Sol Lesser and will be distributed by RKO Radio. October 14, 1955.

FERNANDO FERNAN GOMEZ in JUAN SOLDADO (1973), directed by FERNANDO FERNAN GOMEZ.

A Friendly Rope -- We called on the Great Karachi at the Show. He claims to be the only man in the world who performs the Indian rope trick.Karachi told us not to examine the rope too closely. I dont want you fellows to pull it to pieces, he said.From one corner of his mouth, he added: The ropes tuned up for the show.When Karachi performs the trick, his eyes become more intense, and he hisses at the rope. He holds it firmly, and its own rigidity seems to prevent it from falling for a second or two. April 13, 1952.

FALLING DOWN (EV002012_H)

EIJIRO TONO in YOJIMBO THE BODYGUARD (1961) -Original title: YOJIMBO-, directed by AKIRA KUROSAWA.

Original Film Title: THE 7TH VOYAGE OF SINBAD. English Title: THE 7TH VOYAGE OF SINBAD. Film Director: NATHAN JURAN. Year: 1958. Stars: KERWIN MATHEWS.

12/31/1953. Manuel Dicenta in "The created interests", represented by the Lope de Vega company and directed by José Tamayo.

Germany: Leni Riefenstahl (1902-2003), Berlin, 1934-35

HANS ALBERS in MUNCHHAUSEN (1943), directed by JOSEF VON BAKY.

Two Shirtless Sailors Struggle c.1954

CANTINFLAS in THE EXTRA (1962) -Original title: EL EXTRA-, directed by MIGUEL M. DELGADO.

Movie and Television Actor in Chaps c.1956

BOB WALL in GAME OF DEATH (1978).

JERRY LEWIS in HOOK, LINE AND SINKER (1969), directed by GEORGE MARSHALL.

Milan, Teatro Manzoni. Aldo Giuffr® and Nino Taranto during the performance of the comedy Caviar and Lentils by Giulio Scarnicci and Renzo Tarabusi.

CANTINFLAS in PEPE (1960), directed by GEORGE SIDNEY.

FERNANDO FERNAN GOMEZ in HONEYMOON (1956) -Original title: VIAJE DE NOVIOS-.

JOHNNY WEISSMULLER in TARZAN TRIUMPHS (1943), directed by WILHELM THIELE.

MAUREEN O'SULLIVAN and JOHNNY WEISSMULLER in TARZAN, THE APE MAN (1932), directed by W. S. VAN DYKE.

GORDON SCOTT in TARZAN AND THE LOST SAFARI (1957), directed by H. BRUCE HUMBERSTONE (LUCKY).

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

Anefo photo collection. The stage players Hans Tiemeyer and Hans Croiset in the boxing ring, traning for the piece "Fairy tales from New York" by J. P. TOULAAVY, bokstrainer the famous. August 11, 1964

Mickey Rooney, Buddy Bane, Boxer. January 15, 1953.

HENRY WILCOXON; CARL BRISSON.

Original Film Title: THE COLOR OF MONEY. English Title: THE COLOR OF MONEY. Film Director: MARTIN SCORSESE. Year: 1986. Stars: TOM CRUISE.

ELVIS PRESLEY and GARY LOCKWOOD in IT HAPPENED AT THE WORLD'S FAIR (1963), directed by NORMAN TAUROG.

Léonide Massine as the Chinese Conjuror in the ballet Parade by Erik Satie, Anonymous

ERROL FLYNN in THE CHARGE OF THE LIGHT BRIGADE (1936), directed by MICHAEL CURTIZ.

BURT LANCASTER in TRAPEZE (1956), directed by CAROL REED.

STEVE REEVES in HERCULES UNCHAINED (1959) -Original title: ERCOLE E LA REGINA DI LIDIA-.

ROCK HUDSON in THE SPIRAL ROAD (1962), directed by ROBERT MULLIGAN.

Anefo photo collection. Fashion show in the Amsterdam Hilton Hotel. Fire dancer. October 3, 1966. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Audrey Hepburn / Funny Face 1957 directed by Stanley Donen

JAMES DEAN in GIANT (1956), directed by GEORGE STEVENS.

The Triumph Of Mind Over Matter -- Mr. Truxa with his wife carry out their mysterious feat on the top of a lorry in full view of passers-by on Tower Hill, London. Londoners are used to surprises but passers by on Tower Hill in the heart of the City, stood in amazement when they saw a Woman just floating in mid-air without support. The feat was demonstrated by Mr. Truxa, of Denmark, who with his wife as his partner, performs this mystery. The lady places herself on a board which removes the supports and the "subject" just floats in mid-air for as long as Mr. Truxa wishes. He can also cause her body to move and descend in a different place. January 20, 1955.

Nude Tattooed Man with Projection of Saturn Behind c.1962

BILL RAISCH in THE FUGITIVE (1963).

Man all tangled up with a film reel (EV005428_H)

LOU CASTEL in MÁTALO (1970), directed by CESARE CANEVARI.

JAMES STEWART in NO HIGHWAY IN THE SKY (1951) -Original title: NO HIGHWAY-, directed by HENRY KOSTER.

ALEC GUINNESS in THE CAPTAIN'S PARADISE (1953), directed by ANTHONY KIMMINS.

Vintage Photograph. Bass Drummer with band.

JERRY LEWIS and DEAN MARTIN in SAILOR BEWARE (1952), directed by HAL WALKER.

JAMES DEAN in GIANT (1956), directed by GEORGE STEVENS.

SEAN CONNERY in ZARDOZ (1974), directed by JOHN BOORMAN.

BURT LANCASTER in THE CRIMSON PIRATE (1952), directed by ROBERT SIODMAK.

Original Film Title: THE CRIMSON PIRATE. English Title: THE CRIMSON PIRATE. Film Director: ROBERT SIODMAK. Year: 1952. Stars: BURT LANCASTER.

Marcel Marceau, mime.

JANE RUSSELL in THE PALEFACE (1948), directed by NORMAN Z. MCLEOD.

Anefo photo collection. Textilia assignment. August 22, 1966

ALFREDO LANDA and TONY LEBLANC in THEY WHO PLAY THE PIANO (1968) -Original title: LOS QUE TOCAN EL PIANO-, directed by JAVIER AGUIRRE.

MARK FOREST in VENGEANCE OF HERCULES (1960) -Original title: LA VENDETTA DI ERCOLE-, directed by VITTORIO COTTAFAVI.

1975 (CA.). Antonio the Dancer during one of his performances.

ANTHONY QUINN in AGAINST ALL FLAGS (1952).

Larry Rivers (August 17, 1923 - August 14, 2002) and his son paint a billboard for the first New York Film Festival in Manhattan's Lincoln Square, 1963. Rivers, born Yitzrok Loiza Grossberg, began as a jazz saxophonist and was a contemporary and friend of Miles Davis. As a painter, he produced pop art that bordered on the abstract and became one of America's most important postwar artists.

FW Murnau (with Cap) with Robert T. Flaherty at the end of the filming of "Tabú" (1931).

DICK VAN DYKE in THE DICK VAN DYKE SHOW (1961), directed by CARL REINER.

BURT LANCASTER and NICK CRAVAT in THE CRIMSON PIRATE (1952), directed by ROBERT SIODMAK.

Actor Kirk Douglas (right), on-set of the Film, "Champion", United Artists, 1949

From Hollywood comes this picture of Walt Disney and Mr. Leo Buring of Sydney, admiring one of the wallabies presented to the cartoonist by Buring Disney's "Mickey's Kangaroo was the result. This Mickey Mouse feature has been received by United Artists in Sydney and will shortly- be released. October 7, 1935.

CORNEL WILDE in AT SWORD'S POINT (1952), directed by LEWIS ALLEN.

DENNIS WEAVER in DUEL (1971), directed by STEVEN SPIELBERG.

ROBERT WAGNER and STEVE MCQUEEN in THE WAR LOVER (1962), directed by PHILIP LEACOCK.

Anefo photo collection. Film 'Storm over Asia "(" Potomok Chingis-Khana ", Director: VSevolod POEDOVKIN, 1928 released in the Netherlands by up-to-date film in 1950. 1928. Russia, Soviet Union

LEX BARKER in TARZAN'S SAVAGE FURY (1952), directed by CY ENDFIELD.

Glass blowing.

Two Nude Males in Bondage Scene c.1953

CANTINFLAS in EL CIRCO (1943), directed by MIGUEL M. DELGADO.

BURT LANCASTER in THE CRIMSON PIRATE (1952), directed by ROBERT SIODMAK.

Scene from ""Jacare"" movie

STEVE MCQUEEN in SOLDIER IN THE RAIN (1963), directed by RALPH NELSON.

James Stewart , Rear Window , 1954 réalisé par Alfred Hitchcock Paramount Pictures

SEAN FLYNN in THE SON OF CAPITAN BLOOD (1962) -Original title: IL FIGLIO DEL CAPITANO BLOOD-, directed by TULIO DEMICHELI.

12/31/1958. Rafaél de Córdova dances in the Roman Forum.

MARLON BRANDO in THE WILD ONE (1953), directed by LASZLO BENEDEK.

STEVE MCQUEEN in THE GREAT ESCAPE (1963), directed by JOHN STURGES.

Anefo photo collection. Action "A ton d'r op" in fodor. Action "A ton d'r on" in Fodor, Jan Wolkers with stool. 12 May 1966. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Haley Mills, on-set of the Film, "The Chalk Garden", Rank Film Distributors, Universal Pictures, 1964

Film still of Dean Martin (1917-1995), Marjie Millar (1931-1966), Pat Crowley (1933-), and Jerry Lewis (1926-2017) from 'Money From Home'

ANTHONY QUINN in GUADALCANAL DIARY (1943), directed by LEWIS SEILER.

MARLON BRANDO in A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE (1951), directed by ELIA KAZAN.

GIULIANO GEMMA in SONS OF SATAN (1968) -Original title: I BASTARDI-, directed by DUCCIO TESSARI.

JERRY LEWIS in THE NUTTY PROFESSOR (1963), directed by JERRY LEWIS.

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