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Citizen Kane Set

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Orson Welles directs Agnes Moorehead in a scene from the film Citizen Kane. Welles is sitting on the camera crane behind the camera operator. The camera is shooting Moorehead through a window on the set.

Date Created:
1941
Creator:
Kahle, Alex

Publication Information

Creator
Kahle, Alex
Date Created
1941

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
TF Citizen Kane

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
Conditions For Use
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.
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research
Unique ID
W013MSR
Legacy ID
WHi 120666

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