"Cimarron" ("The Western Rush"), film by Wesley Ruggles, 193 - Lot 9

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"Cimarron" ("The Western Rush"), film by Wesley Ruggles, 193 - Lot 9
"Cimarron" ("The Western Rush"), film by Wesley Ruggles, 1930 Vintage silver print Size: 17.5 x 24 cm Note : Set photograph taken in 1930 for the film Cimarron (The Westward Rush), directed by Wesley Ruggles, a major work of American cinema dedicated to the conquest of the West. The image depicts an emblematic mass scene evoking the Oklahoma Land Run, a founding moment in Western mythology and American history. The reverse side bears detailed handwritten annotations mentioning the film's title, director, date and production details, attesting to the print's documentary and promotional use. This vintage silver print is a rare testimony to Hollywood cinema of the early 1930s, at the crossroads of film history, reportage and iconography of the American West. A sought-after piece for its visual power and historical significance.
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