Original vintage photograph Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves old movie cinema

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Description

Original black and white photograph from the film "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves," shown here placed on a carved wooden cabinet. The image shows four characters in oriental costumes characteristic of film adaptations of the tale. In the lower right corner, a printed cartouche clearly indicates the film's title, "Universal Film S.A.," as well as the main cast (Jon Hall, Maria Montez, Turhan Bey) and the technology "In Technicolor," even though the photograph is in black and white.

The scene depicted features three characters in the foreground: a woman wearing a turban and two men in traditional attire, one wearing a wide belt and the other a loose coat. A fourth character, crouching, completes the composition on the right. The background features drapes and a set evoking mid-20th-century Hollywood Orientalism. The photograph reveals a marked contrast, typical of period silver halide prints, with a noticeable sheen on the surface and some visible reflections on the photo.

The lower left corner of the photograph shows a slight crease or sign of wear, while the rest of the print appears free of major tears. However, the edges show some signs of age, consistent with professional or promotional use.

The visible inscription states: "Universal Film S.A. Montez - Hall - Bey in Technicolor Ali Baba and the 40 thieves Andy Devine." This confirms the authenticity of the subject and the probable use of this print for in-cinema promotion or press at the time of the film's release.

The photograph is placed on an old carved wooden cabinet, but only the front face of the photograph is visible in this shot. No details of the back or edges are observable.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Visible signs of wear: light creases, marks on the edges, surface with reflections and signs of age.

Did you know? The film "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves" is a Universal production released in 1944, famous for its lavish sets and costumes inspired by the Arabian Nights. Maria Montez, an iconic adventure film actress of the 1940s, plays one of her most famous roles in it.

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