Mighty Joe Young Collection of Behind the Scenes Photos (15) Including (4) of Ray Harryhausen (RKO, 1949). ...

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Mighty Joe Young Collection of Behind the Scenes Photos (15) Including (4) of Ray Harryhausen (RKO, 1949). Vintage original gelatin silver photographs on single-weight paper ranging in size from 3.25" x 3.25" to 8" x 10". Including images of O'Brien working with scenic artist Mario Larrinaga, a series of novelty clipped photos of 4-ape puppets in a variety of comical poses, one with artist/sculptor Marcel Delgado, miniature set ups, and four images of young Ray Harryhausen including two of Harryhausen animating Mighty Joe and one headshot portrait by Bert Six. All exhibiting expected age and handling. COA from Heritage Auctions. From the Personal Collection of Willis O’Brien.

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