Classic Publicity Portraits

A series of vintage publicity portraits of male actors in suits, captured in a formal and stylish manner, evoking a classic Hollywood vibe.

Vintage photograph. Man in suit and tie wearing hat and smiling at camera.

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LEW AYRES.

Herbert Marshall, Publicity Portrait for the Film, "Trouble in Paradise", Paramount Pictures, 1932

Fredric March, Publicity Portrait for the Film, "Trade Winds", United Artists, 1938

Vintage photograph. Man in suit and tie wearing hat and smiling at camera.

HARRY JAMES.

GEORGE SANDERS.

Vintage photograph. Portrait of man in wool suit smiling

Gene Kelly, Publicity Portrait, MGM, 1950

GEORGE SANDERS. 1945.

Vintage photograph. Man in suit and tie smiling at camera.

Photographic portrait of Tom Conway (1904-1967) a British, film, television and radio actor. Dated 20th Century

Lew Ayres (1908-1996), actor, director y productor de cine estadounidense.

Paul Lukas, Publicity Portrait for the Film, "The Casino Murder Case", MGM, 1935

Actor Robert Montgomery, Publicity Portrait for the Film, "The First Hundred Years", MGM, 1938

VALENTIN PARERA.

Paul Henreid (1908-1992), actor y director de cine estadounidense.

Bing Crosby -- "I admit my upper lip has a wrinkle here and there, but let's keep it clean. October 22, 1953. (Photo by G. K. Austin)

ERROL FLYNN.

American Personalities:Sid Caesar Television comedian and mimic; he plays numerous musical instruments and is considered by many to be comparable with Charlie Chaplin. September 27, 1955. (Photo by Camera Press)

HERBERT MARSHALL.

DAVID NIVEN.

FERNANDO SOLER.

JOHN BARRYMORE; JOHN SIDNEY BLYTHE BARRYMORE. 1939.

DAVID NIVEN.

FREDRIC MARCH.

GILBERT ROLAND. 1939.

ALBERTO SORDI.

William Sansom - British Author - His first book, "Fireman Flower", was published in 1944. Since then he has written over a dozen other books. June 8, 1955. (Photo by Camera Press).

HERBERT MARSHALL.

TEROL , PEDRO. CANTANTE LIRICO ESPAÑOL. ORIHUELA 1908 -. REPRODUCCION FOTO.

Herbert Marshall, Publicity Portrait for the Film, "Trouble in Paradise", Paramount Pictures, 1932

DAVID NIVEN.

Eddie Mayehoff, Head and Shoulders Publicity Portrait for the Film, "The Stooge", Paramount Pictures, 1952

Dick Purcell, Head and Shoulders Publicity Portrait for the Film, "Over the Wall", Warner Bros., 1938

Humphrey Bogart in Film Casablanca by Michael Curtiz, Anonymous

Actor Paul Gerrits (1903-1962), Publicity Portrait, Paramount Pictures, 1934

HARRY JAMES.

Vintage Photograph. A man with a serious expression looking down.

SAMUEL GOLDWYN.

1957 - Portrait of Lyndon B. Johnson

Charles Boyer, Publicity Portrait for the Film, "Cluny Brown", 20th Century Fox, 1946

Arturo de Cordova, Publicity Portrait for the Film, "Incendiary Blonde", Paramount Pictures, 1945

VINCENT PRICE in LAURA (1944), directed by OTTO PREMINGER.

HUGH HERBERT.

Portrait of John Barrymore

Studio portrait of businessman smiling

Vintage Photograph. Portrait of man with a serious expression.

Earl Carrol whose shows advertise "most beautiful girls in world is being sued by Canadian producer because girls he supplied were not up to sample. He contracted to supple 33 girls sent 23, of whom Canadian producer claims 13 were merely "ordinary burlesque". September 12, 1950. (Photo by Lansdowne)

LOUIS CALHERN.

James Hall (1900-1940), American actor, 20th century. Artist: Unknown

Robert Morley, Publicity Portrait for the Film, "Marie Antoinette", MGM, 1938

Robert Young. April 23, 1951.

GARY COOPER.

LEWIS MILESTONE.

HERBERT MARSHALL.

ERNST LUBITSCH.

RALPH BELLAMY.

RAY MILLAND. 1939.

GARY COOPER.

West German Personalities: Heinz Sielmann - Naturalist And Photographer -- Well-known in this country for his appearances on television, and in particular for his film about a cuckoo. He has recently signed a three year contract with B.B.C. television. His work in Germany is financed by the cultural ministries of the Federal Government. June 22, 1955. (Photo by Peter Abbey, Camera Press).

HERBERT MARSHALL.

RVD / Royal House photo collection. Prince Bernhard. 1951

ALAN LADD. 1958.

ERROL FLYNN. 1940.

Studio portrait of businessman smiling

Studio portrait of grumpy businessman

Adolphe Menjou, Publicity Portrait for the Film, "State of the Union", MGM, 1948

Fred Astaire in the 50's Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures

Henry Fonda, Publicity Portrait for the Film, "War and Peace", Paramount Pictures, 1956

Photograph of David Niven (1910-1983) an English actor, memoirist and novelist.

Photograph of Clive Brook (1887-1974) an English film actor.

Clem Dawe. December 15, 1947. (Photo by Athol Shmith Studio).

BOB HOPE in THE SEVEN LITTLE FOYS (1955), directed by MELVILLE SHAVELSON.

Studio portrait of businessman smiling

British Conductors: Stanford Robinson -- Conductor of Opera Orchestra and Opera Organiser, B.B.C.. November 9, 1954. (Photo by Camera Press).

Vintage Photograph. Man sits for studio portrait while looking to the left of frame with his whole body turned that direction.

Anefo photo collection. Freddie Lennon at Schiphol (head). March 18, 1966. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

Don Ameche (1908 - 1993), American actor and voice artist.

Melvyn Douglas, Publicity Portrait for the Film, "This Thing Called Love", Columbia Pictures, 1940

RVD / Royal House photo collection. Prince Bernhard. 1951

Arthur Treacher, Publicity Portrait for the Film, "You Can't Have Everything", 20th Century-Fox, 1937

George Sanders, Publicity Portrait for the Film, "The Ghost and Mrs. Muir", 20th Century Fox, 1947

Fred J. Perry. September 28, 1952.

CHARLES BOYER.

FREDRIC MARCH.

GLENN FORD. 1948.

William Henry in Paramount Pictures.

Studio portrait of businessman smiling

JACK LEMMON in THE ODD COUPLE (1968), directed by GENE SAKS.

man in suit and tie smirking at camera eyebrows raised

LEON, RAFAEL DE . ESCRITOR ESPAÑOL 1908-1982. AÑO 1942.

1950s PORTRAIT ACTOR BOB HOPE LOOKING AT CAMERA

Early 1920's. JOHN GILBERT.

MASSIMO GIROTTI.

J. Allerton. July 16, 1947.

12/31/1953. The journalist Lorenzo López Sancho.

Vintage photograph. Businessman with dark hair in suit and tie

William Lundigan, Publicity Portrait for the Film, "House on Telegraph Hill", 20th Century Fox, 1951

PAUL NEWMAN. 1957.

Poll photo collection. Portraits. Portrait of Willem van de Poll by Herman de Bruyn in Eindhoven. undated. Eindhoven, Noord-Brabant

LEON AMES.

JACK HOLT.

Robert Mitchum in the 50's

RONALD COLMAN in RANDOM HARVEST (1942), directed by MERVYN LEROY.

Comedians Al Thomas and Bob Dyer will be together at the Red Cross "Tars and Stars" on March 17th,and again on Monday, March 19th when Al is guest star in the Bob Dyer Show. March 17, 1945.

ALBERTO CLOSAS.

RALPH BELLAMY.

TREVOR HOWARD.

The Rt. Hon. David Eccles, M.P., Minister Of Works. November 27, 1951. (Photo by Camera Press).

Sir Harold Campbell, Kt. March 30, 1949. (Photo by Pictorial Department)

In a survey of world reading habits, UNESCO found that American thriller writer Mickey Spillane had a greater public than William Shakespeare.Mickey Spillane, whose show, "Spillane's Mike Hammer" starring Darren McGivern, will replace "Dr. Hudson's Secret Journal" on Tuesday *****. January 21, 1955.

Studio portrait of businessman

ROBERT MITCHUM in UNDERCURRENT (1946), directed by VINCENTE MINNELLI.

Noah Beery (1882-1946), actor de cine estadounidense.

Theatres Urged As War Memorials - Community theatres in every town are advocated by ex Sgt. Dennis Glenny as World War II memorials.A former professional actor in England, Mir. Glenny enlisted in the AIF and was appointed senior lecturer in Army Education .The interest of the troops in better-class plays, even when produced under primitive conditions in New Glinea, was astonishing, he said last night They were far more popular than concerts and films.He urged ex- Dennis Glenn service and other organisations to give a lead and pointed out that a group of Wagga citizens had already formed a dramatic group, a documentary-film club and a musical Society. August 10, 1947.

John Loder. G-B-D Player. December 01, 1937.

ALEC GUINNESS.

Barton MacLane, Publicity Portrait for the Film, "Dr. Socrates", Warner Bros., 1935

MIGUEL LIGERO.

CLIFTON WEBB.

PRESTON STURGES.

Reginald Owen. February 28, 1939.

Mr. Eric Bush. October 25, 1935.

LAURENCE OLIVIER in REBECCA (1940), directed by ALFRED HITCHCOCK.

Mr. R. E. Denison (Deputy-Chairman, Associated Newspapers Ltd., etc. see Australian "Who's Who"). June 09, 1953.

WALLACE FORD.

REX HARRISON.

El cantante Andy Williams.

JOHN WAYNE in WAR OF THE WILDCATS (1943) -Original title: IN OLD OKLAHOMA-, directed by ALBERT S. ROGELL.

RVD / Royal House photo collection. Prince Bernhard. 1956

Man; inscribed 'R.S Smith Esq' gelatin silver negatives, black-and-white negatives, studio portraits

James Francis Cagney Jr. (1899 - 1986), American actor and dancer, both on stage and in film

James Cagney (1899-1986), American actor, early 20th century. Artist: Unknown

GENE KELLY.

The Rt. Hon. Viscount Chaplin. Anthony Freskyn Charles Hamby Chaplin, 3rd Viscount Chaplin, of St. Oswalds, Blankney, in the country of Lincoln. December 31, 1952. (Photo by Bassano, Camera Press).

Freddie Carpenter who has just arrived in Australia from London to produce "Follow The Girls", J.C. Williamson's bright new musical to go into the theatre Royal after "Rose Marie". September 03, 1946. (Photo by Cannons, J C Williamson Theatre Ltd)

DAVID NIVEN.

Vintage Photograph. Man in suit and tie with dark hair

Claude Allister (1888-1970), English actor, 20th century. Artist: Unknown

12/31/1960. The French couturier Guy Laroche.

DAVID NIVEN.

Anefo / London photo collection. Portraits / Persons / Anefo London series. Mr. M.l. Kalff. {1940-1945}. Britain, London

Gil Lamb, Paramount comedian & dancer opening Tivoli Sydney "Revue Continentale" October 18th Monday. December 22, 1948.

Vintage Photograph. Man sits with a suit jacket and striped tie he smiles with a surprised look on his face.

Composer Marc Blitzstein, 1947

ROBERT DONAT.

Bob Hope, Entertainer, (1903-2003)

American Broadcasters: Dave Garroway, News Commentator. August 12, 1953. (Photo by Camera Press).

Film - well-known Sydney radio actor, Charles Tingwell, who left with his wife for San Francisco yesterday on his way to hollywood to appear in the film "The Desert Rats". November 09, 1952. (Photo by The Sunday Herald).

John Fullard, Australia's romantic tenor, who has just returned from England, and has taken over the principal tenor role in the Gilbert Sullivan Operas at the Empire Theatre. October 14, 1950. (Photo by J. C. Williamson Theatres Ltd.).

AL JOLSON.

JACK LEMMON PORTRAIT

LESLIE HOWARD.

John Sutton, Publicity Portrait for the Film, "The Hour Before the Dawn", Paramount Pictures, 1944

John Wayne (1907-1979) American film actor

Joseph Herman Pasternak (born Jozsef Paszternak; September 19, 1901 - September 13, 1991) was a Hungarian-born American film producer in Hollywood. Pasternak spent the Hollywood "Golden Age" of musicals at MGM Studios, producing many successful musicals. He produced Judy Garland's final MGM film, Summer Stock, and some of Gene Kelly's early breakthrough roles.

Actor Leslie Howard, Publicity Portrait for the Film, "Outward Bound", Warner Bros., 1930

Terry-Thomas, Publicity Portrait for the Film, "The Vault of Horror", Amicus Productions with Distribution via 20th Century-Fox and Cinerama Releasing Corporation, 1973

Walter Pidgeon, Head and Shoulders Publicity Portrait for the Film, "The Bad and the Beautiful", MGM, Loew's Inc., 1952

Ernesto calindri, 1945

SPENCER TRACY.

Spencer Tracy (1900-1967), American actor, c1930s. Artist: Unknown

ALEC GUINNESS.

Michael Bialoguski polish violinist. August 26, 1944.

12/31/1939. Serious portrait of Ataúlfo Argenta.

Vintage photograph. Portrait of handsome man in tuxedo

DAVID NIVEN. 1951.

Anefo photo collection. Film photos current, "Traum! Nicht Annette". March 26, 1950. Germany

ALEC GUINNESS.

Viscount Garnock - David Lindesay-Bethune, elder son of the 14th Earl of Lindsay. December 31, 1952. (Photo by Bassano, Camera Press).

Visiting Press owner praises 'Sunday Sun' -- Randalph Hearst, associate publisher of the Oakland "Post Enquirer" and son of American newspaper magnet William Randalph Hearst, said he was greatly impressed by the various departments when he paid a visit to "The Sunday Sun" last night.Mr. Hearst, who arrived Yesterday in USS flagship Shangri-la, to which he is temporarily attached as Press representative displayed Particular interest in the sporting and racing sections. May 18, 1947.

Peter Finch. April 29, 1955.

Wallace Beery (1885 - 1949), American film actor.

OTTO KRUGER.

ROBERT DONAT in THE 39 STEPS (1935), directed by ALFRED HITCHCOCK.

Vintage Photograph. Smiling man wearing turtleneck sweater and blazer leaning on wooden step ladder

Gelatin silver print - Michel Normandin, Montreal, Quebec, 1901-1930 American Photo Studio (1944 - 1947)

LEON, RAFAEL DE. ESCRITOR ESPAÑOL. REPRODUCCION FOTO 1954.

Alexander Knox, Head and Shoulders Publicity Portrait for the Film, "None Shall Escape", Columbia Pictures, 1944

Portrait of serious mature man

Walter Pym -- Walter Pym,. of Cammeray, bruising to the chest. July 26, 1937. (Photo by Athol L. Shmith)

REX HARRISON in DOCTOR DOOLITTLE (1967), directed by RICHARD FLEISCHER.

Hume Cronyn, Publicity Portrait, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 1943

Woody Herman, Jazz clarinetist, saxophonist, bandleader and singer (1913-1987)

HUMPHREY BOGART.

George Gershwin (1898 1937) American composer and pianist. Gershwins compositions spanned both popular and classical genres. He wrote most of his vocal and theatrical works, including more than a dozen Broadway shows, in collaboration with his elder brother Ira Gershwin

Boris Karloff, Head and Shoulders Publicity Portrait, 1932

HERBERT LOM.

VICTOR SCHERTZINGER. 1935.

ERROL FLYNN. 1935.

John Wayne 1907 - June 11, 1979, American film actor, director and producer. In stagecoach 1939

Paul Newman, 1966.

Sydney Star Breaks Into Television -- Australian radio comedian, Dick Bentley, will appear tomorrow night in his first television show on the BBC transmission.Bentley reached London last Tuesday on the Orion.He will compere the show, and a specialty comedy number.Sydney born actor, Eric Worth, is also enjoying success in London. May 1, 1947. (Photo by Noel Rubie Pty. Ltd.).

RVD / Royal House photo collection. Prince Bernhard. 1956

CECIL B DEMILLE.

LESLIE HOWARD in GONE WITH THE WIND (1939), directed by GEORGE CUKOR and VICTOR FLEMING.

DAVID O. SELZNICK.

Hans Braun (1917-1992), barítono, cantante de ópera austríaco.

EDWARD EVERETT HORTON.

Britain's Next Prime Minister -- A new picture of Sir Anthony Eden at his desk. Sir Anthony is now 58.The Announcement of Sir Winston Churchill's retirement from office as Prime Minister is expected Eden - the present Foreign Minister will take over the Preniership. April 4, 1955. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency Limited)

BOB HOPE.

Albert Coates English conductor who will tour Australia for the ABC in 1950 as Guest Conductor. He will be the first of the guest conductors to arrive, and will open his tour towards the end of May. January 1, 1949. (Photo by Rorman L Danvers)

Norman Wisdom, British TV comedian, will be seen here soon in Trouble In Store. March 11, 1954.

Max Factor Sr. & Jr. July 11, 1951.

New York, New York: January 1938. Arthur Godfrey, the popular radio personality who is broadcasting his song and patter show over CBS on Monday and Friday evenings.

PETER SELLERS in THE WORLD OF HENRY ORIENT (1964), directed by GEORGE ROY HILL.

Vintage Photograph. Professional portrait of a man in a suit and tie with studio lighting.

Richard Tauber. October 21, 1947. (Photo by Fayer Of Vienna).

Noel Coward. March 11, 1953.

André Malraux DSO (3 November 1901 - 23 November 1976) was a French novelist, art theorist and Minister for Cultural Affairs. Malraux's novel La Condition Humaine (Man's Fate) (1933) won the Prix Goncourt. He was appointed by President Charles de Gaulle as Minister of Information (1945-1946) and subsequently as France's first Minister of Cultural Affairs during de Gaulle's presidency (1959-1969). In 1923 Malraux undertook a small expedition into unexplored areas of the Cambodian jungle in search of lost Khmer temples, hoping to recover items that might be sold to art museums. On his return, he was arrested by French colonial authorities for removing a bas-relief from Banteay Srei. Malraux, who believed he had acted within the law as it then stood, contested the charges but was unsuccessful. Malraux's experiences in Indochina led him to become highly critical of the French colonial authorities there. In 1925, with Paul Monin, a progressive lawyer, he helped to organize the Young Annam L

Lex Barker to play Tarzan will leave for Africa shortly, photographed at the Savoy hotel, Lex is also a strong man he tears telephone directories in half... June 23, 1950. (Photo by Daily Mail).

El clarientista Artie Shaw (Arthur Jacob Arshawsky).

HUMPHREY BOGART.

EDWARD G. ROBINSON.

GENE KELLY.

William Wyler director of ***** premiers and Mrs. Miniver & beat years of our lives. May 01, 1950.

Anefo photo collection. Minister V.D. Klaauw back at Schiphol i.v.m. Condition Afghanistan, heads. January 10, 1980. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

The Marquess Of Blandford: - John George Vanderbilt Henry Spencer-Churchill, son of the 10th Duke of Marlborough; he was born in 1926. Marquess Of Blandford . . . opened the ball at the Savoy by dancing with Lady Mary Baillie-Hamilton, Princess Margaret stayed until 2.15 am. July 30, 1953. (Photo by Bassano, Camera Press).

Sergei Mikhailovich Eisenstein (22 January 1898 - 11 February 1948) was a Soviet Russian film director and film theorist, a pioneer in the theory and practice of montage. He is noted in particular for his silent films Strike (1925), Battleship Potemkin (1925) and October (1928), as well as the historical epics Alexander Nevsky (1938) and Ivan the Terrible (1944, 1958).

Anefo photo collection. Freddie Lennon at Schiphol (head). March 18, 1966. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

Roger Pryor, head and Shoulders Publicity Portrait for the Film, "The Man They Could Not Hang", Columbia Pictures, 1939

RONALD COLMAN in UNDER TWO FLAGS 1936 (1936), directed by FRANK LLOYD.

El cantante y músico de jazz Cab Calloway.

Jack Gibson, boss of Harrison Gibson furnishers in Ilford

Spencer Tracy. Spencer Bonaventure Tracy (April 5, 1900 - June 10, 1967) was an American actor, known for his natural performing style and versatility. One of the major stars of Hollywood's Golden Age, Tracy was the first actor to win two consecutive Academy Awards for Best Actor from nine nominations.

ROBERT STRAUSS. 1953.

Year: 1953. Stars: ROBERT STRAUSS.

Photograph of Victor Mature (1913-1999) an American stage, film, and television actor.

Thurston Hall, head and shoulders Publicity Portrait for the Film, "Hawaiian Nights", Universal Pictures, 1939

Rex Harrison Unfaithfully Yours 1948

FREDDIE BARTHOLOMEW.

Oil Sultan HereSultan Omar Ali Saifuddin ruler of the small and ancient state of Brunei, in Borneo, seen on arrival here aboard the "Willem Ruys" for a two-months visit to Britain. The Sultan - in his state lies the greatest oilfield in the British Commonwealth - is making his first visit to this country. He is 36, and will study British way of life here. May 20, 1952.

Man; inscribed 'Mr J. Hunter' gelatin silver negatives, black-and-white negatives, studio portraits

Fred Allen, American comedian, (1894-1956)

ALAN LADD.

Frederick Forsyth. November 28, 1953.

CAMUS, ALBERT. ESCRITOR FRANCES. 1913-1960. REPRODUCCION FOTO.

Film Veteran George Bancroft Dead -- George Bancroft , 74, "rough and tough". man of the films,died on Tuesday at Santa Monica, California. December 6, 1939.

Mitch Miller

Billy Daniels. November 16, 1954. (Photo by William Morris Agency Inc.).

Robert Dhery (1921-2004), actor y director teatral francés.

Poll photo collection. Portraits. Portrait of cellist del canho. January 1, 1932

Cataluña. Siglo XX. Portada de la revista QUIEN ES QUIEN, dedicada a las figuras de la Radio en los años 1950. Fotografía en portada de Joaquín Soler Serrano (Murcia, 1919-Barcelona, 2010), publicada en Barcelona,.

Robert Mitchum , The Enemy Below , 1957 directed by Dick Powell (Twentieth Century Fox Film Corpo)

Vintage photograph. Lowell Thomas, American Radio Commentator, (1892-1981)

LOU COSTELLO.

DONALD PLEASENCE in THE GREAT ESCAPE (1963), directed by JOHN STURGES.

MONTY WOOLLEY.

Photograph of Jean-Pierre Rampal (1922-2000) a French flautist. Dated 20th century