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Richard Burton in "Alexander the Great" | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

Photograph

Richard Burton in "Alexander the Great"

Richard Burton in "Alexander the Great" | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
Richard Burton, as Alexander the Great, stands with his arms upraised surrounded by soldiers with shields and very long lances in a scene from the 1956 film "Alexander the Great".

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DESCRIPTION
Richard Burton, as Alexander the Great, stands with his arms upraised surrounded by soldiers with shields and very long lances in a scene from the 1956 film "Alexander the Great".
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:149131
Creation Date:date unknown
Creator Name:Unknown
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Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:photographic print, b&w
Original Format Number:U.S. Mss 177AN Box 6 Folder 4
Original Dimensions:14 x 11 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Typed caption on reverse reads: After the assassination of his father, Alexander (RICHARD BURTON) wins the support of the Macedonian army by delivering a rousing speech telling them they shall be rulers of the world.
SUBJECTS
Motion pictures
Costume
Military uniforms
Soldiers
Weapons
Men
Outdoor photography
Actors
RIGHTS AND PERMISSIONS
This image is issued by the Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research. For further information, contact WCFTR. Use of the image requires written permission from the staff of the Center. It may not be sold or redistributed, copied for resale or distribution as a photoprint, used as agency stock, or used in any other enterprise. The image should not be significantly altered through conventional or electronic means. Images altered beyond standard cropping and resizing require further negotiation with a staff member. The user is responsible for all issues of copyright. Please Credit: Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research
Reference Details
Location:Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin

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