Vintage original 8x10 in. US single-weight glossy photograph from the classic 1940's crime drama/thriller ROPE, released in 1948 by Warner Bros. and directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Two young men (John Dall, Farley Granger) strangle their "inferior" classmate, hide his body in their apartment, and invite his friends and family to a dinner party as a means to challenge the "perfection" of their crime.
The image features an interior long shot inside the apartment of Brandon (John Dall) and Phillip (Farley Granger), who are standing at the right while listening to the theory of Rupert Cadell (James Stewart) talking from the other side of the room as their guests include actors Cedric Hardwicke and Constance Collier, among others. Credits from the film are depicted within the bottom border. Printed on single-weight stock with a glossy finish, this vintage original photograph is in near-fine condition with a 1.5 in. diagonal crease on the top left corner within the borders only; a tiny chip on the bottom left corner; signs of wear on the right corners; and a few random small unobtrusive creases in the image area, none of which affect any of the actor's faces. The image quality is razor-sharp with fine detail and nice rich contrast.
Provenance: The Estate of Eric Caidin.