German poster of All About Eve (1950)

All About Eve (1950, by Joseph L. Mankiewicz). German poster/unknown artist. 
Check out Viola Davis by Virgine Khateeb here

Joseph L. Mankiewicz and Elizabeth Taylor on set

Director Joseph L. Mankiewicz and Elizabeth Taylor, on the set of Suddenly Last Summer (1959).
Check out Diane Keaton by Jesse Stone here

Anne Baxter proof sheets

Proof sheets, Anne Baxter in All about Eve directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz, 1950. 
Check out Bette Davis’ advertisement for Jim Beam here

On set of Suddenly, Last Summer (1959)

Director Joseph L. Mankiewicz and Elizabeth Taylor, on the set of Suddenly Last Summer (1959).
Check out Anya Taylor Joy for W Magazine here

On set of Guys and Dolls (1955)

Joseph L. Mankiewicz directs Jean Simmons on the set of Guys and Dolls (1955). 
Check out Maria Callas & Luchino Visconti at La Scala right here

Visual Showdown: portraits in films

VISUAL SHOWDOWN

Above: Laura (Otto Preminger, 1944). 
Below: The Ghost and Mrs. Muir (Joseph L. Mankiewicz, 1947).
This is a contribution of Mehdi Jahan.

Joseph Mankiewicz on the set of “Guys & Dolls”

A lovely, colorful and neon-filled photo of Joseph Mankiewicz, mainly known for his work on All About Eve (1950), The Barefoot Contessa (1954) & Cleopatra (1963).  He is here on the set of  his musical “Guys & Dolls” (1955), a lesser-known work of his. Although Sinatra wanted the lead role all to himself that eventually went to Marlon Brando, he also stars with Jean Simmons & Vivian Blaine. And yes, Brando actually sings in the film.

Here’s the photo of the director, Joseph Mankiewicz, sitting in a seat on a crane watching unseen activity during filming of “Guys and Dolls”. Check it out if you enjoy musicals, the Sinatra-Brando combination is a guaranteed winner ! 😀

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