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For Whom the Bell Tolls (Original photograph from the set of the 1943 film)
by Ernest Hemingway (novel); Gary Cooper, Ingrid Bergman (starring); Sam Wood (director); Dudley Nichols (screenwriter)
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About This Item
Los Angeles: Paramount Pictures, 1943. Vintage borderless reference photograph from the 1943 film, showing director Sam Wood speaking with actors Ingrid Bergman, Lilo Yarsen, Katina Paxinou, and Gray Cooper on the set. Printed mimeo snipe affixed to the verso, along with the stamps of PIX Agency and the Westport Public Library.
From the archive of the PIX Agency, a photo house that acted as an intermediary between émigré photographers (as well as those still living in Europe) and the American magazine and newspaper market between 1935-1969.
Based on Ernest Hemingway's 1940 novel, which follows the experiences of an American fighting against the fascists in the Spanish Civil War, and his relationship with a young guerrilla fighter. Nominated for nine Academy Awards, winning one for Best Supporting Actress for Katina Paxinou.
Set and shot on location in Spain.
9.5 x 7.5 inches. Photograph laminated (presumably as issued), else Near Fine.
From the archive of the PIX Agency, a photo house that acted as an intermediary between émigré photographers (as well as those still living in Europe) and the American magazine and newspaper market between 1935-1969.
Based on Ernest Hemingway's 1940 novel, which follows the experiences of an American fighting against the fascists in the Spanish Civil War, and his relationship with a young guerrilla fighter. Nominated for nine Academy Awards, winning one for Best Supporting Actress for Katina Paxinou.
Set and shot on location in Spain.
9.5 x 7.5 inches. Photograph laminated (presumably as issued), else Near Fine.
Synopsis
Many consider For Whom the Bell Tolls to be author Ernest Hemingway’s finest work. Inspired by Hemingway’s time as a war correspondent for The North American Newspaper Alliance during the Spanish Civil War, For Whom the Bell Tolls is a stark and brutal commentary on the nature of war, sacrifice, and death. In fact, many believe his work is among the best depictions of the Spanish Civil War written. As with some of Hemingway’s other work, many of the characters, experiences, and events were based off real people and battles Hemingway saw. One of the most interesting qualities of For Whom the Bell Tolls is the use and restraint of profanity. Even though Hemingway had already written much about war and tribulations and had never seemed inclined to limit the use of vulgar language, For Whom the Bell Tolls is a clear exemption. When writing dialogue, Hemingway would insert the word “obscenity” instead of writing the exact word or phrase. There has been a lot of discussion about the reason for such omissions, and while some believe Hemingway was worried about the book being banned and thus wanted to make the book as reader-friendly as possible for a brutally violent war novel, others believe the omissions of profanity was due to transliteration problems and the author’s attempt to be as honest to the dialogue he heard as possible. There is no arguing with the legacy and influence Hemingway had not only on American culture, but also on generations of future writers. The Beatnik generation referred to Hemingway as “Papa” with a quite reverence, and Hemingway inspired countless journalists with his in-depth profiles and wartime articles. Even the cities where he wrote his books are now places for pilgrimage among his most devoted fans. Hemingway first started writing For Whom the Bell Tolls in Cuba and later finished it in Sun Valley, Idaho. In fact, both hotel rooms are now popular tourist destinations.
Reviews
On May 25 2023, Apeadero said:
Excellent book depicting an important moment of Spanish history.
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- Seller
- Royal Books, Inc.
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- Seller's Inventory #
- 155306
- Title
- For Whom the Bell Tolls (Original photograph from the set of the 1943 film)
- Author
- Ernest Hemingway (novel); Gary Cooper, Ingrid Bergman (starring); Sam Wood (director); Dudley Nichols (screenwriter)
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Paramount Pictures
- Place of Publication
- Los Angeles
- Date Published
- 1943
- Keywords
- Film Still Photographs | Photographs | 1940s Cinema | Adventure | War Film | On the Set | Actors | Films with Literary Sources | Academy Awards
- Bookseller catalogs
- Film Still Photographs; Adventure; Films with Literary Sources; Photographs; On the Set;
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