Director Collection (#7)

Diana, Princess Of Wales, with Diana Donovan the widow of photographer Terence Donovan as they leave his memorial service at St. Georges Church, Hanover Square, London. 10th March 1997

Diana, Princess Of Wales, with Diana Donovan the widow of photographer Terence Donovan as they leave his memorial service at St. Georges Church, Hanover Square, London. 10th March 1997

ITVs World of Sport presenter Dickie Davies with his new director Patricia Mordecai. London Weekend Television Studios, London. 2nd January 1979

Jerry Lewis and his wife SanDee Pitnick at LAP. 16th November 1989

Diana Edwards-Jones makes her own piece of history during the coming general election by being the first woman in charge of a television election special

Ghislaine Maxwell, a Director of Oxford United Football Club, received the Fiat Team of the Year Award at a special luncheon held at The Connaught Rooms

Wedding of Sheran Cazalet and Simon Hornby at Fairlawn in Sussex on 15th June 1968 Guests included: Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Noel Coward (left)

Late Neolithic Statuettes from Hacilar in north-western Anatolia, excavated during the 1960 season by James Mellaart, Assistant Director, The British Institute of Archaeology at Ankara. Date: 1961

Gabriel Leuvielle, 1883 - 1925, aka Max Linder. French actor, director, screenwriter, producer and comedian of the silent film era. From Mundo Grafico, published 1912.

EDITORIAL Andr Deed and his wife Valentina Frascaroli. Henri Andr Chapais, aka Andr Deed,1879 - 1940. French actor and director. Valentina Frascaroli, 1855 - 1957. Italian actress

Goppo, or the Custom Office Director in Canton, Sailing on His Vessel, 1813. Creator: Ivan Vasil'evich Chesky
Goppo, or the Custom Office Director in Canton, Sailing on His Vessel, 1813. In 1803-06, Captain I. F. Kruzenshtern became the first Russian to circumnavigate the globe

DTM Championship 2005, Rd 9, Lausitzring
Volker Strycek (GER), Opel Motosport Director. DTM, Rd9, Eurospeedway Lausitz, Lausitz, Germany. 16-18 September 2005. DIGITAL IMAGE

The F1 Party
Flavio Briatore (ITA), Renault F1 Managing Director. The F1 Party, Duchess Palace, London, England, 7 June 2006. DIGITAL IMAGE

Tricks of Early Cinema: The Siren
3787655 Tricks of Early Cinema: The Siren; (add.info.: Tricks of Early Cinema: The Siren. Creating the illusion of swimming in the sea by lying on a painted cover)

Tricks of Early Cinema: A Train Crash
3787650 Tricks of Early Cinema: A Train Crash.; (add.info.: Tricks of Early Cinema: A Train Crash. Filming a train crash on model railway set)

Tricks of Early Cinema: Car Accident
3787653 Tricks of Early Cinema: Car Accident; (add.info.: Tricks of Early Cinema: Car Accident. A man with amputated lower legs is fitted with false legs that appear to break once he is hit by)

Tricks of Early Cinema: Young girl's dream
3787649 Tricks of Early Cinema: Young girl's dream.; (add.info.: Tricks of Early Cinema: Young girl's dream. Image of dancers performing behind the flat seems to be floating in mid-air)

Tricks of Early Cinema: Flight of the pumpkins
3787651 Tricks of Early Cinema: Flight of the pumpkins.; (add.info.: Tricks of Early Cinema: Flight of the pumpkins. Pumpkins are being filmed rolling down a hill)

Tricks of Early Cinema: A Cat Burglar
3787648 Tricks of Early Cinema: A Cat Burglar; (add.info.: Tricks of Early Cinema: A Cat Burglar. Wall climbing scene filmed on floor)

Shooting the film "Caterina Sforza, the lioness of Romagna", directed by Giorgio Walter Chili, Italy 1959 Italy. Date of Photograph:1959

Ennio Flaiano and Louis Malle, portrayed inside a studio Italy. Date of Photograph:1960 - 1965

Portrait of the Russian actress and director Tat'jana Pavlovna Pavlova, postcard Italy. Date of Photograph:1920-1927

Cinema crew, in the water, films a scene that takes place on the sea. Date of Photograph:1920-1940 ca

The conductor Arturo Toscanini (1867-1957) Italy. Date of Photograph:20/04/1930

The Actor Charlie Chaplin Europe. Date of Photograph:1930 - 1940

Pier Paolo Pasolini at a reception Italy. Date of Photograph:1960 - 1965 ca

The actor Leopoldo Fregoli (1867-1936). Below dedicates autograph to Ugo Ojetti Florence. Date of Photograph:1907

Three children in costume, respectively Pinocchio, the blue fairy and a sailorboy. The small actors are watching a man who seems to be explaining the scene to them. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

The photographer, film and television documentary maker Folco Quilici at work while filming Venice, for the TV series "European man" a documentary made with the collaboration of

Photographer and filmmaker Folco Quilici (1930-2018) and his equipment at the Taj Mahal, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India India Uttar Pradesh, Agra, Taj Mahal. Date of Photograph:1967

Poster for the Hungarian release of Metropolis, directed by Fritz Lang, 1927 (colour litho)
1631906 Poster for the Hungarian release of Metropolis, directed by Fritz Lang, 1927 (colour litho); (add.info.: Metropolis is a 1927 German expressionist epic science fiction drama film directed by)

John Gilbert - American actor, screenwriter and director
John Gilbert (1897-1936) - American actor, screenwriter and director. Gilbert ose to fame during the silent film era and became a popular leading man known as The Great Lover. Date: circa 1920s

The four Cohans, the famous vaudeville act that included George M. Cohan (left) - also with hs sister, father and mother. Date: 1928

Cartoon, Louis Engel and Alexander Henderson
Cartoon, Mr Louis Engel (musician and music critic) and Mr Alexander Henderson (theatre owner and director) - I ll have my bond! (A reference to Shylock in The Merchant of Venice.) 1885

The Last of the Dandies, Her Majestys Theatre, London
The Last of the Dandies, by Clyde Fitch, Her Majestys Theatre, London, proprietor and manager Henry Beerbohm Tree, who directed the production. 1901

Cartoon, J L Shine, comedian and theatre director
J L Shine, comedian and Director of the Gaiety Theatre, London. 1884

Arthur Lasenby Liberty and co-directors in trial studio
Sir Arthur Lasenby Liberty and co-directors in the trial studio. He was the founder of Liberty & Co in London. circa 1900

Ian McKellen (later knighted to become Sir Ian McKellen) pictured here in 1969 at The Liverpool Playhouse where he is directing David Howarths Three Months Gone. Picture taken circa 1st July 1969

Derek Jarman, English film director, stage designer, diarist, artist, gardener, and author seen here close to his Dungeness home, Prospect Cottage. 12th May 1989

Director Franco Zeffirelli during a break in filming Hamlet at Dover Castle chats with members of the crew 23rd April 1990

Bryan Forbes with his wife Nanette Newman and their daughters Sarah, aged 19, and Emma, aged 13, leaving Heathrow Airport for a Caribbean holiday

Richard Attenborough with Robert Downey Jnr and extras on station set of film Charlie Chaplin - February 1992

Anthony Quayle and wife Dorothy Hyson sitting by fire place of their London home - 24 November 1956

SIR JOHN GIELGUD AND GLENDA JACKSON AFTER SHE WON ACTRESS OF THE YEAR AWARD. 15 / 1 / 1985
SIR JOHN GIELGUD AND GLENDA JACKSON AFTER SHE WON ACTRESS OF THE YEAR AWARD. 15/1/1985

Laurence Olivier in costume for production of Othello with Princess Marina in his dressing room at Old Vic - April 1964

Rehearsals for new musical Cabaret, which opens at the Palace Theatre, London (on February 28th), Monday 22nd January 1968. Our Picture Shows

Liverpool Chairman John Smith shows new signing Ray Kennedy the training set up at Melwood with president TV Williams and Club Secretary Peter Robinson

Mr Joe Richards, president of the Football League, poses with Liverpool captain Ron Yeats as Liverpool collect the Second Division Championship trophy. Standing between them is chairman T V Williams

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The director is the mastermind behind the scenes, orchestrating every aspect of a film or production, and are like Auguste Escoffier, crafting a delectable feast for our eyes and minds. Just as Jane Russell in The French Line captivated audiences with her sultry performance, directors have the power to mesmerize us with their creative vision. Orson Welles showcased his brilliance not only as an actor but also as Charles Foster Kane in CITIZEN KANE, a groundbreaking film that he directed. Like Charlie Chaplin's iconic portrayal of the little tramp, directors often leave an indelible mark on cinema history. They bring together talented individuals like the cast and crew of John Guillermins Torment (1949), creating magic on screen. In Hollywood's golden era, directors such as Billy Wilder were revered for their ability to entertain and captivate audiences. Publicity stills from films like Some Like It Hot (1959) remind us of their genius, and are not limited to just filmmaking; they can shape other realms too. Just as Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Team made history in 1908 under S. F. Edge's guidance, directors lead teams towards greatness. Even animals can become stars under a director's watchful eye – Mick the Miller became a film star thanks to someone who saw his potential beyond racing tracks. From bustling streets like Soho in London to grand theaters on Shaftesbury Avenue, directors breathe life into these spaces through their artistic choices. They navigate complex worlds like strip tease card games or even orchestras led by conductors – always ensuring that each element harmonizes perfectly together. Sergei Eisenstein revolutionized filmmaking through his innovative techniques and storytelling prowess. Directors like him push boundaries and challenge conventions to create unforgettable experiences for audiences worldwide. In essence, the director is more than just a title; they are architects of dreams and creators of worlds.