Influential director (1911-1979) of such classic films as Rebel Without a Cause, Johnny Guitar, King of Kings, Born to Be Bad, and In a Lonely Place. His distinctive style was one of the prime motivating factors in the development of the 'auteur' theory of filmmaking. Scarce and highly desirable vintage glossy 10 x 8 publicity still of a scene from Rebel Without a Cause featuring James Dean at center, signed and inscribed in blue fountain pen, "To George Edward Sholly, with kindest regards, Nicholas Ray, July 8, 1961, Rome, Italy." Ray's autograph material, particularly vintage items related to his most famous film, is of notable scarcity. In very good condition, with scattered creasing, a few small scuffs to the top, and a small area of emulsion irregularity. Ray was nominated for the Academy Award for 'Best Writing, Motion Picture Story' for Rebel Without a Cause, making this unusual photo all the more desirable.
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