*THE MUMMY (1932) Zita Johann as Egyptian Princess in Past Life Universal Horror

Description: 8 x 10 in. US single-weight glossy restrike photograph (not a vintage original photo printed at the time it was taken but one printed from the original negative) from the classic 1930's Universal horror film, THE MUMMY, released in 1932 by Universal Pictures and directed by Karl Freund. Boris Karloff stars as a resurrected Egyptian mummy who stalks a beautiful woman whom he believes to be the reincarnation of his former lover. The image features a terrific interior publicity shot of the film's female lead, the beautiful and talented stage actress, Zita Johann, wearing the costume of an ancient Egyptian princess as she gives a sultry pose. Printed from the original negative on single-weight glossy stock, this restrike photograph is in very fine+ condition as shown. Throughout the film's production, there was great tension between Zita Johann and director Karl Freund, who disliked each other immensely. According to Johann, on the first day of filming, Freund attempted to portray her to the producers as a temperamental actress who was very hard to work with. Johann later recalled Freund's nastiness to her: "Karl Freund made life very unpleasant. It was his first picture as a director, and he felt he needed a scapegoat in case he didn't come in on schedule, 23 days, I believe. Well I was cast as the scapegoat--and I saw through it right away! Before shooting started, I asked Freund and his wife over for dinner. He told me for one scene, I would have to appear nude from the waist up. He expected me to say, 'The hell I will!' Instead I said, 'Well, it's all right with me if you can get it past the censors'--knowing very well that the censors of that time were very strict. So, I had him there." The flashback scenes in ancient Egypt were designed to resemble a silent film, with no dialogue, exaggerated make-up and gestures, and a faster camera speed, to suggest the great antiquity of the events portrayed.

Price: 35 USD

Location: Valley Village, California

End Time: 2024-08-22T20:20:07.000Z

Shipping Cost: 9.85 USD

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Restocking Fee: No

Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer

All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

Item must be returned within: 14 Days

Refund will be given as: Money Back

Size: 8x10 inches

Modified Item: No

Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

Style: Black & White

Original/Reproduction: Reproduction

Studio: Universal Pictures

Film Title: The Mummy

Actors: Zita Johann as Helen Grosvenor

Item Number: CS-MUMMY-S02

Year: 1932

Object Type: Photograph

Industry: Movies