Original David Ffolkes Costume design Alexander the Great 1956 Persian Soldier. Original David Ffolkes Costume design for Alexander the Great, 1956 Release Date, Costume Sketch with annotations for Persian Soldier. Original David Ffolkes Costume design for 1956 movie Alexander the Great, drawing is from 1955. Costume Sketch in ink, pencil and colored pencil on paper with annotations for Persian Soldier. This film was released theatrically in 1956 in the US by United Artists.
Ffolkes has signed and dated this, which also include his production notes. Produced and directed by Robert Rossen, the cast included Richard Burton, Fredric March, Claire Bloom, Danielle Darrieux, Barry Jones, Harry Andrews, Stanley Baker, Niall MacGinnis, Peter Cushing, Michael Hordern, Marisa de Leza, Gustavo Rojo, Rubén Rojo, Peter Wyngarde, Helmut Dantine, William Squire, Friedrich von Ledebur, Virgilio Teixeira, Teresa del Rio, Julio Pena, José Nieto, Carlos Baena, Larry Taylor, Jose Marco, Ricardo Valle, Carmen Carulla, Jesus Luque, Ramsay Ames, Ellen Rossen, and Carlos Acevedo. The movie was released on March 28, 1956 in the U.
Robert Rossen was nominated for a Directors Guild of America Award in the category of Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures for his work on Alexander the Great. He served in the Royal Artillery during World War II and was a prisoner of war in Siam for over three years.
Ffolkes received a 1947 Tony award for his set designs for King Henry VIII. He died of a heart attack in 1966. Measurements : 10 x 8 inches. Minor tear on right side. All items for sale are vintage or antique and it may show evidence of wear.Please see condition report and photos. I try to describe the items to the best of my ability. All listings are described as to the best of my knowledge, through careful research and price and description comparison. We welcome all reasonable offers! Please check out my other items.
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