Black And White Image Collection (#8)

Portrait of a swan on a white background
Portrait of swan near the village of Reach, Cambridgeshire, England, UK.

Detail of seed from Chinese Lantern Plant, Physalis Alkekengi
Detail of seed from Chinese Lantern Plant (Physalis Alkekengi).

Indian roller with catchlight on thin branch
Indian roller (Coracias benghalensis benghalensis) with a catchlight in its eye perches on a thin branch in a forest. Shot in Bandhavgarh National Park, India; Madhya Pradesh, India

Close-up black and white portrait of an Australian Shepherd's face; Weaverville, North Carolina, United States of America

Purple coneflower 'Fatal Attraction', Echinacea purpurea
Black and white image of Purple coneflowers 'Fatal Attraction' (Echinacea purpurea); Bronx, New York, United States of America

Black and white portrait of a grey and white cat; Weaverville, North Carolina, United States of America

Bengal tiger stands looking out past tree trunk
Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris tigris) pokes its head past a tree in a forest, letting its mouth hang open. It has orange, black and white stripes on its head; Madhya Pradesh, India

Slow pan of tiger in forest
Male Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris tigris) walks through the forest, which is blurred in the background. He has orange and black stripes with white patches on his head and chest

Close-up of half polar bear face
Black and white close-up of half polar bear face (Ursus maritimus); Arviat, Nunavut, Canada

Black and white drawing of a turtle

Map showing the route taken by William Dampier on his expedition which reached the shores of New Holland, now Western Australia, in 1699. From a contemporary map

Stereoview Slide, a brides preparations on her wedding day preparing for the ceremony, circa 1900. A maid and friend helping the bride to dress

Black and white image of a twisted and gnarled Juniper tree in Canyonlands National Park; Moab, Utah, United States of America

Black and white image of the sun shining through morning fog and heating the morning dew, Olympic National Park on the Washington Coast; Kalaloch, Washington, United States of America

Black and white image of morning sun rays through the morning fog in the Olympic National Park on the Washington Coast; Kalaloch, Washington, United States of America

Black kite in flight
Black and white image of a Black kite (Milvus migrans) in flight with blurred wingtips; Tanzania

Monochrome confusion of wildebeest drinking from stream
Monochrome confusion of wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) drinking from stream, Serengeti National Park; Tanzania

A black and white panoramic picture of Hout Bay with Hout Bay Beach on the left and the marina
black and white image, fishing harbour, fishing boats, yachts, prote, Gallo Landscapes, 933112844

Ice Cold In Alex

Ice Cold In Alex

Sylvia Syms on the set of Ice Cold In Alex (1958)
Sylvia Syms (who played sister Diana Murdoch) during a pause of the filming of Ice Cold In Alex on location in Lybia

A portrait of Joan Greenwood
as Sibella Holland taken for Richard Hamers Kind Hearts and Coronets

Kind Hearts And Coronets

The Man In The White Suit

The Man In The White Suit (1951)
Joan Greenwood in a scene from the classic Ealing comedy

The Man In The White Suit

A behind the scenes image from the filming of The Man In The White Suit (1951)
Alec Guinness in a playful shot with two children taken on the set of Alexander Mackendricks The Man In the White Suit

The Man In The White Suit

The Man In The White Suit

The Man In The White Suit (1951)
filming the classic Ealing Comedy

Alfie Bass in a portrait for The Lavender Hill Mob (1951)
A portrait of Alfie Bass as Shortie for the promotion of The Lavender Hill Mob (1951)

A portrait of Alec Guinness for the promotion of The Lavender Hill Mob (1951)
Alec Guinness as Holland in a portrait taken for the publicity of Charles Chrictons The Lavender Hill Mob (1951)

The Lavender Hill Mob

A production still image from The Railway Children (1970)
The main cast of the film directed by Lionel Jeffries wave on the platform of the station

The Lady Killers

Veronica Hurst as Miss Simpson in a production still image from Peeping Tom (1960)
Veronica Hurst as Miss Simpson with Jack Watson in a scene from Michael Powells Peeping Tom (1960)

Peeping Tom

Peeping Tom

Peeping Tom

The Wicker Man

The Wicker Man

The Wicker Man

The Servant

Harry Andrews and John Mills on the set of Ice Cold In Alex (1958)
Actors Harry Andrews and John Mills at Elstree Studios on the set of Ice Cold In Alex the famous quicksands sequence

John Mills on the set of Ice Cold In Alex (1958)
John Mills is helped to be ready for the filming of the famous quicksands sequence in Ice Cold In Alex (1958) filmed at Elstree Studios

Anthony Quayle during the filming of Ice Cold In Alex (1958)
Anthony Quayle and director J. Lee Thompson on the set of the famous quicksands sequence of Ice Cold In Alex at Elstree Studios in 1957

A pensive Julie Christie on the set of Don t Look Now (1973)
Julie Christie as Laura Baxter, the main character in Nic Roegs Don t Look Now (1973) based on a Daphne Du Mauriers original story

Julie Christie in Nic Roegs Don t Look Now (1973)
Julie Christie as Laura Baxter, the main character in Nic Roegs Don t Look Now (1973) based on a Daphne Du Mauriers original story

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Capturing the timeless allure of black and white imagery, this collection takes us back to iconic moments in cinema history. From the gripping production stills of 'Ice Cold In Alex' (1958), featuring the talented John Mills and Jenny Agutter in 'The Railway Children' (1970), to Orson Welles mesmerizing as Harry Lime in 'The Third Man', these monochromatic snapshots transport us to a bygone era. Intriguingly, a production portrait from 'Ice Cold In Alex' (1958) showcases Anthony Quayle, John Mills, Sylvia Syms, and Harry Andrews immersed in their roles. Meanwhile, a striking black and white poster for 'The Cruel Sea' (1953) evokes both mystery and suspense. Adding a touch of dark humor is the unforgettable cast of characters from 'The Lady Killers'. Tom Courtenay's captivating performance in 'Billy Liar' (1963) captures our attention with its raw emotion. A moment frozen in time from the final sequence of 'Ice Cold In Alex' (1957) leaves us on edge as we witness an intense climax unfold. And who could forget Peter Cushing's portrayal as Dr. Who or the heartwarming tale of adventure found within 'The Railway Children'. Black and white images have an undeniable power to evoke nostalgia while highlighting the artistry behind classic films. They remind us that even without color, storytelling can be vividly brought to life.