Cinematography Collection (#6)

The Post Office and Curb Flower Market, Adderley Street, Cape Town, South Africa, c1930s. Main street of the central business district (downtown) of Cape Town. From " Tour of the World"

The Beautiful Union Buildings and Gardens, Pretoria, Transvaal, Union of South Africa, c1930s. Neoclassical Government Buildings of the Union of South Africa

The Drums of Africa - in the Village of Ikoko on Lake Ntomba in Belgian Congo, c1930s. Lake Tumba in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is inhabited by the Mongo people

The Ancient Sphinx and Recent Excavations, Giza, Egypt, c1930s. Creator: Unknown
The Ancient Sphinx and Recent Excavations, Giza, Egypt, c1930s. Limestone statue of a reclining sphinx, with the body of a lion and the head of a human

An Eskimo Family at Fort Magnesia, Cape Sabine, Ellsmere Land, c1930s. Creator: Unknown
An Eskimo Family at Fort Magnesia, Cape Sabine, Ellsmere Land, c1930s. Fort Magnesia was the winter quarters of Robert Steins Arctic Expedition to Ellesmere Island in 1899 -1900

Eugene Lauste recording the first combined moving image and sound, c1905, (1935). Eugene Lauste may be seen already experimenting with " Talkies"

State Dining Room, Presidents Mansion, Washington, D. C. U. S. A. c1900. Creator: Unknown
State Dining Room, Presidents Mansion, Washington, D.C. U.S.A. c1900. Dining room in the official residence and workplace of the President of the United States

Long John Baldry, Rod Stewart, The Animals, Steam Packet, Richmond Jazz Festival, London, 1965
Long John Baldry, Rod Stewart, The Animals, Steam Packet, The 5th National Jazz and Blues Festival, Richmond, London, 1965

Paul Wegener as Svengali, c1928. Creator: Unknown
Paul Wegener as Svengali, c1928. Portrait of German actor, writer and film director Paul Wegener (1874-1948) in the character of Svengali in the 1927 film of the same name

Marion Morgan dancers, between 1914 and 1927. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Marion Morgan dancers, between 1914 and 1927

Marion Morgan dancers, between 1914 and 1927. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Marion Morgan dancers, between 1914 and 1927

Eadweard Muybridge, 1830-1904, between c1890 and c1904. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Eadweard Muybridge, 1830-1904, between c1890 and c1904. Half-length portrait, seated, facing left. a.k.a. Edward James Muggeridge. [Photographer, investigator of animal locomotion]

Eadweard Muybridge portrait, between c1890 and c1904. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Eadweard Muybridge portrait, between c1890 and c1904. Three-quarter length, seated portrait. [Photographer, investigator of animal locomotion]

Edward, Prince of Wales, with photographer, WW1
Edward, Prince of Wales, with photographer H D Girdwood of Realistic Travels, First World War. 1914-1918

French soldiers using film of a cavalry charge for rifle practice. 1912
540413 French soldiers using film of a cavalry charge for rifle practice. 1912. by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: From Le Petit Journal, (Paris, 30 June 1912)

Cameramen under fire while filming an engagement while reporting on the First Balkan War, 1912-1913 (print)
540943 Cameramen under fire while filming an engagement while reporting on the First Balkan War, 1912-1913 (print) by French School

Advertisement for current movie in town, Westley, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Advertisement for current movie in town. The child is a flood refugee of March 1938 from southeast Missouri. Westley, California

Movie poster, vicinity of Moundsville, Alabama, 1936. Creator: Walker Evans
Movie poster, vicinity of Moundsville, Alabama. [ Roxy E.Mt.V. ; (Three Godfathers, starring Chester Morris and Irene Hervey]

Houses, Atlanta, Georgia, 1936. Creator: Walker Evans
Houses. Atlanta, Georgia

Movie theatre on Saint Charles Street, Liberty Theater, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1935 or 1936. Creator: Walker Evans
Movie theatre on Saint Charles Street. Liberty Theater, New Orleans, Louisiana

Movie posters, vicinity of Moundsville, Alabama, 1936. Creator: Walker Evans
Movie posters vicinity of Moundsville, Alabama. [ Under Two Flags starring Ronald Colman and Claudette Colbert; Captain Blood starrring Errol Flynn

John Travolta. Creator: Dan Springer
John Travolta

Toshiro Mifune. Creator: Dan Springer
Toshiro Mifune

The Rat Pack-2. Creator: Dan Springer
The Rat Pack-2

Tommy Lee Jones. Creator: Dan Springer
Tommy Lee Jones

The Rat Pack-1. Creator: Dan Springer
The Rat Pack-1

Woody Allen. Creator: Dan Springer
Woody Allen

Danny Trejo. Creator: Dan Springer
Danny Trejo

Robert DeNiro. Creator: Dan Springer
Robert DeNiro

Spike Lee. Creator: Dan Springer
Spike Lee

Laurence Fishburne. Creator: Dan Springer
Laurence Fishburne

Samuel L. Jackson. Creator: Dan Springer
Samuel L. Jackson

7th and D Sts. NW, Washington, DC. Creator: Chris Suspect
7th and D Sts. NW, Washington, DC

Al Pacino. Creator: Dan Springer
Al Pacino

2001: A Space Odyssey Space Station, 1968. Creator: NASA
2001:A Space Odyssey Space Station, 1968. This the classic space station image from the movie 2001: A Space Odyssey, directed by Stanley Kubrick in 1968

Animal Locomotion, Plate 758, 1887. Creator: Eadweard J Muybridge
Animal Locomotion, Plate 758, 1887. [Bird in flight]. Collotype, from " Animal Locomotion"

Animal Locomotion, Plate 174, 1887. Creator: Eadweard J Muybridge
Animal Locomotion, Plate 174, 1887. [Woman skipping]. Collotype, from " Animal Locomotion"

Animal Locomotion, Plate 319, 1887. Creator: Eadweard J Muybridge
Animal Locomotion, Plate 319, 1887. [Man throwing a weight]. Collotype, from " Animal Locomotion"

Man Bicycling, 1890s. Creator: Etienne Jules Marey
Man Bicycling, 1890s. Gelatin silver lantern slide (chronophotograph)

Animal Locomotion, Plate 535, 1887. Creator: Eadweard J Muybridge
Animal Locomotion, Plate 535, 1887. [Hands]. Collotype, from " Animal Locomotion"

Movie poster "Sporting Fever"by Alfred Dobbelt, 1928
Movie poster " Sporting Fever" by Alfred Dobbelt, 1928. Private Collection

Movie poster "A Perfect Gentleman"by Clyde Bruckman, 1928
Movie poster " A Perfect Gentleman" by Clyde Bruckman, 1928. Private Collection

Joint Stock Company Emblem "La SocieteErmolieff-Cinema"
Joint Stock Company Emblem " La Societe Ermolieff-Cinema", 1920-1921. Private Collection

Stanstead from the Lea, 1880s. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
Stanstead from the Lea, 1880s. A work made of photogravure, plate viii from the album " the compleat angler or the contemplative mans recreation, volume i" (1888); edition 109/250

Costume hat worn by Diana Ross as Billie Holiday in Lady Sings the Blues, 1972
Fur hat worn by Diana Ross in the Paramount Pictures produced 1972 film " Lady Sings the Blues", a biographical drama directed by Sidney J. Furie about jazz singer Billie Holiday

Costume worn by Diana Ross as Billie Holiday in Lady Sings the Blues, 1972
Fur-trimmed jacket and evening dress worn by Diana Ross in the Paramount Pictures produced 1972 film " Lady Sings the Blues", a biographical drama directed by Sidney J

Horse saddle used by stuntman Ernest "Ernie"Robinson, ca. 1971
A horse saddle used by African-American stuntman Ernie Robinson (born 1932). It has two stirrups toward the front. Each stirrup is covered in leather where the foot rests

Stereoscope, 1905-1920. Creator: A. Mattey
Stereoscopes, dating from 1832, were devices for viewing a pair of separate stereoscopic images, depicting left-eye and right-eye views of the same scene, creating a single three-dimensional image

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"Cinematography: A Timeless Art Captured Through the Lens" Step back in time to the enchanting world of cinema, where iconic stars and breathtaking visuals come alive. Elizabeth Taylor, the English-American actress known for her mesmerizing beauty, graced the screens of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer productions in the 1950s. Her radiant presence illuminated every frame with an undeniable charm. Herbert Marshall, a distinguished British film and theatre actor during 1934-1935, brought depth and sophistication to his roles. His performances were a testament to the power in capturing emotions that transcend time. Greta Garbo's portrait from 1927 by artist Russell Ball is a hauntingly captivating glimpse into her enigmatic persona. The mastery behind this artwork mirrors the artistry found within cinematic masterpieces. From adventure-filled tales like "Swallows and Amazons" to monumental moments captured in "Lincoln Triumphant, " cinematography has immortalized history on celluloid. The grandeur of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D. C. , frozen in time during the c1930s, stands as a testament to both architectural marvels and visual storytelling. The pioneering work of Ponting Cinematographs showcased their prowess through "The Bow of Terra Nova" captured between 1910-1913. This remarkable footage transports us back to Captain Scott's ill-fated Antarctic expedition, evoking awe-inspiring landscapes frozen forever on film. Ava Gardner, an American actress who captivated audiences throughout the 20th century under Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's banner, epitomizes timeless elegance on screen. Her magnetic presence continues to inspire generations even today. In 1940, Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh ignited sparks as they shared unforgettable chemistry in their iconic roles. Their performances remind us how actors become vessels for cinematographers' visions - bringing characters vividly to life before our eyes.