KAZAN ELIA: (1909-2003) American film and theatre director. Signed and inscribed 10 x 8 photograph of Kazan standing outdoors in a three-quarter length pose, with a cigar in one hand, as he engages in conversation with actor Stathis Giallelis on the set of the drama film America America (1963). Signed by Kazan in dark fountain pen ink to a light area at the head of the image. The movie won an Oscar for Best Art Direction and was nominated for three others: Best Picture, Best Director and Best Original Screenplay. VG

Provenance: The present photograph originates from the collection of Pierre Goulliard, a French gentleman who, for over 50 years, dedicated himself to obtaining in person autographs of British, American and European movie stars, always obtaining the signatures in fountain pen ink.