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The Third Man (1949) British, Original production still

Lot Closed

April 1, 02:51 PM GMT

Estimate

300 - 500 GBP

Lot Details

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The Third Man (1949) British, Original production still


Unframed: 8 x 10 in. (20 x 25 cm)

Framed: 15 5/8 x 13 1/2 in. (39.5 x 34.3 cm)


This powerful film noir was directed by Carol Reed and written by Graham Greene. The film stars Orson Welles, Joseph Cotten, Valli and Trevor Howard. Robert Krasker's brilliant expressionist cinematography, with its distorted camera angles and distinctive lighting, won him an Oscar for Best Cinematography. The film is considered a masterpiece of its genre.