Universal Studios Publicity Photographer, Paul Newman in The Sting, 1973, Silver Gelatin Print

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Gelatin silver studio publicity photograph. A classic vintage publicity photograph depicting Paul Newman as Henry Gondorff in The Sting (1973), … Read more Gelatin silver studio publicity photograph. A classic vintage publicity photograph depicting Paul Newman as Henry Gondorff in The Sting (1973), one of the most acclaimed and commercially successful films of the decade. The portrait captures Newman in character, dressed in period attire and seated at a gaming table, reflecting the film’s atmosphere of confidence, charm, and sophisticated deception. Directed by George Roy Hill and starring Paul Newman, Robert Redford, and Robert Shaw, The Sting won seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director. Set in Depression-era Chicago, the film follows an elaborate confidence scheme orchestrated by veteran con artist Henry Gondorff and his young protégé Johnny Hooker. The film remains one of the defining achievements of 1970s American cinema and one of Newman’s most beloved performances. The verso retains the original studio publicity text issued by Universal Studios, identifying the image and providing a synopsis of the film. See less