Filming Elia Kazan's "Wild River"--Tennessee 18

Autumn 1959

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a contact sheet with black and white images from a film set. The contact sheet displays multiple small rectangular frames showing various scenes such as men standing around vintage cars, individuals operating camera equipment, and large lighting setups outdoors. Some frames are marked with circles or crosses, possibly indicating select shots. The background features trees and open landscape, hinting at a rural or outdoor setting. The clothing and vehicles suggest a mid-20th century time period. The composition captures the behind-the-scenes activities of filmmaking, highlighting machinery and natural surroundings.
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Provenance

Gift to NGA, 1990.

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Wikidata ID

Q64162716

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