Cult of the Fotobusta! :)

Ciao Again! :)

As promised, I have some more Italian fotobustas for you. These are especially timely, as well, since Me-TV is airing JK's classic Cult of the Cobra this evening (July 16 - check local listings for time).

These 'bustas blend two scenes from the film. First, here's JK and his GI buddies "snaking" into trouble:

Next, here's another double scene, with JK on the right taking aim at an alarming intruder:

Here's a close-up of JK's throwing technique:

Another close-up, just because:

Sally and Some Fotobustas! :)

Ciao!

Here's another look at Sally and Saint Anne--with an Italian accent! :)

The title SALLY... e i parenti picchiatelli on these vintage fotobustas (Italian lobby cards) roughly translates into English as Sally and Her Crackpot Relatives. And, the "cards" are actually more like posters since they're huge and printed on thin, fragile paper, which made it a challenge to handle and photograph them.

The fotobustas range in condition from fair to fairly terrible. However, they're an incredible find in any shape. And sometimes, it's not only the subject matter that's important in movie memorabilia, it's the preservation factor, as well. This ragged bit of JK ephemera will have a safe place in the Kellection.

Now, back to Jack! He appears on all four fotobustas. I hadn't seen three of these images and none of them in color before.

First, here's JK as bird-brained magician Mike O'Moyne with his sister, Sally (Ann Blyth):

 
Next, a wide-eyed Mike (dig that crazy tie!) and a smiling Sally:
 

The gang's all here with yet another variation on the cast photo:

How about a close-up of jovial JK:

Finally, Mike seems to be daydreaming as he and Sally watch their boxer brother Danny (Hugh O'Brian) spar with his manager (King Donovan):

One more close-up of that dreamy JK:

Have a wonderful Wednesday and stay tuned for more fun with fotobustas! :) 

Happy 4th of July! :)

 

Clipart courtesy Sweet Magnolias Farm

Roy, Dale...And Jack! :)

Hi All!

As a rule, I generally don't post photos in TDS which aren't physically part of the Kellection.

However, I'm making an exception for the picture of Jack Kelly below because of its special and documented place in screen western history.

Its provenance: It was among a group of celebrity photos which sold for nearly $1500 at a live auction in 2015. Before that, the photos were part of the now-defunct Roy Rogers-Dale Evans Museum located in Victorville, CA, and later Branson, MO. The photos had been auctioned previously by Christie's in 2010.

As if the matted portrait isn't wonderful enough, it was autographed by JK himself! The Kelly humor is evident in the inscription which reads, "For Dale & Roy - You have no right to celebrate a fiftieth anniversary '45' years too early!! - Jack Kelly". (Roy and Dale were married in 1947, but the photo was apparently dated 10/16/81.)

Enjoy! :)

 

Nine Is Fine! :)

 

Flashback Friday: An Even Pair of Mavericks! :)

Happy Friday!

I wanted to share this uncommon image with you as quickly as I could. This original 1959 photo has just joined the Kellection:

Finally, Jack Kelly's Bart Maverick gets to stand tall next to James Garner's Bret! And, he packs a cigar instead of a pistol.

Here's the image we usually see:

I like the first picture much better, don't you? :)

Well, stay tuned for "even" more fun in TDS! ;)

Honor The Brave

Clip art courtesy fg-a.com