276. METROPOLIS - Vintage Original 8 x 10 BW Single-Weight Silver Gelatin Glossy Photograph Vintage Original 8 x 10 BW Single-Weight Silver Gelatin Glossy Photograph (8 x 10) Fine-

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METROPOLIS (1927)

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276. METROPOLIS - Vintage Original 8" x 10" B&W Single-Weight Silver Gelatin Glossy Photograph Vintage Original 8" x 10" B&W Single-Weight Silver Gelatin Glossy Photograph (8" x 10"); Fine-

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Vintage Original 8" x 10" B&W Single-Weight Silver Gelatin Glossy Photograph (8" x 10")
Fine-
Paramount, 1927

Vintage Original B&W Silver-Gelatin Single-Weight Glossy Photograph. This photograph features one of the most recognizable images from this iconic silent film and depicts Joh Fredersen (Alfred Abel) reacting to the sight of the "Man-Machine" created The Inventor (Rudolf Klein-Rogge). The photograph displays some paper loss in two blank corners on the left side and in the top right corner, which slightly touches the image background. Additionally, there is a tiny diagonal crease in the fourth corner. There is also a small tear on the right side of the top border that extends slightly into the background area. There are small blemishes and scratches seen in the glossy surface with some foxing in the top border. Despite these issues, professional restoration has transformed the photo into a beautiful display piece.

Fritz Lang's silent science-fiction masterpiece is a groundbreaking and profoundly influential film. It depicts a future city where society is divided between the wealthy elite and the exploited workers. This exceptional still photo captures a pivotal scene from the film.

Estimate: $2,000 - 4,000

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