The Mysterious Dr. Fu Manchu (Paramount, 1929). Still (11" X 14")....

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The Mysterious Dr. Fu Manchu (Paramount, 1929). Still (11" X 14"). Introduced in 1913 by British author Sax Rohmer, Fu Manchu is one of the greatest literary creations of the twentieth century. The epitome of the evil genius with aspirations of world domination, Fu Manchu has been brought to life on screen by such accomplished actors as Boris Karloff, Henry Brandon, and Christopher Lee. The first American film to feature this master criminal, 1929's "The Mysterious Fu Manchu," starred a pre-Charlie Chan Warner Oland, a role commemorated in this stunning image. Depicting Rohmer's creation in all his opium-smoking glory, this black-and-white studio portrait was shot by Eugene Robert Ritchie, considered Paramount's finest photographer of the 1920s. A lovely image, with "Photograph by Eugene Robert Richee" embossed in the lower right corner, the slightly rounded corners do nothing to detract from the beauty of this stunning portrait. Very Fine+.


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