Gielgud, John. (1904–2000)
Six Signed Photographs in "The Barretts of Wimpole Street"
Six signed photographs of the great British actor, who is shown in the 1957 film The Barretts of Wimpole Street with co-stars Jennifer Jones, Virginia McKenna, and Bill Travers. Six different scenes from the film are pictured, each signed by Gielgud and with two dated [19]58. Pencil notes on the verso; a few small staple holes; overall fine. Each 8 x 10 inches (20.4 x 25.8 cm).The Barretts of Wimpole Street is a 1957 Metrocolor CinemaScope film originating from the United Kingdom, and was a re-make of the earlier 1934 version by the same director, Sidney Franklin. Both films are based on the play of the same name by Rudolf Besier, which portrays the young disabled poet Elizabeth Barrett (Jennifer Jones), whose abusive father (Gielgud) prevents her from pursuing her passion. Bill Travers plays Robert Browning, who would become her husband.
From the collection of Paul McMahon, a critic, photographer and artist who worked for more than 13 years touring with Marlene Dietrich as the icon’s stage manager, announcer, dresser, secretary and escort, and later spent 25 years as an arts and entertainment reviewer and photographer with Gay Community News, Esplanade, Tommy’s Connection, The Mirror, Bay Windows and other publications. (17988)
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