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Vintage original 8x10 in. US single-weight glossy photograph from the classic 1950's comedy/drama, THE TEAHOUSE OF THE AUGUST MOON, released in 1956 by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) and directed by Daniel Mann. Set in post-WWII Japan, an American captain (Glenn Ford) is brought in to
help build a school, but the locals want a teahouse instead.
The image features an exterior nighttime medium shot of Captain Fisby (Glenn Ford) kneeling as he holds the hands of Lotus Blossom (Machiko Kyô) while Sakini (Marlon Brando) squats behind her and watch their interaction. This vintage original photograph is in fine+ condition with light 2.25 in. diagonal crease on the left border in the bottom half; a small crease in the left half of the top border; light signs of wear on the tip right corner; and a few very small creases in the image area that are all unobtrusive. There are no pinholes, tears, stains, or other flaws and the image quality is razor-sharp with fine detail and great contrast. Star Marlon Brando looks especially handsome in his role of Sakini.
Marlon Brando's part in the movie was so convincingly "Japanese" that many theater managers reported moviegoers coming to them and demanding their money back because (to put it simply) Marlon never appeared on screen. The original Broadway production of "The Teahouse of the August Moon," by John Patrick, opened at the Martin Beck Theater in New York on October 15, 1953, ran for 1027 performances, and won the 1954 Tony Award for the "Best Play." Paul Ford recreated his stage role of Col. Wainwright Purdy III in the movie version.
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