Tom Mix in "Destry Rides Again" ("Woman or Demon"), film by - Lot 113

Tom Mix in "Destry Rides Again" ("Woman or Demon"), film by George Marshall, 1932 Vintage promotional silver print Dimensions: 20 x 26 cm Note : Promotional photograph made in 1932 for the film Destry Rides Again (Woman or Demon), directed by George Marshall, starring Tom Mix, an emblematic figure of the Hollywood western. This image illustrates the spectacular, codified world of the interwar Western, combining action, heroism and the iconography of the American frontier. This period silver print, intended for the film's promotion, bears witness to the central role of photography in building the legend of the great stars of silent cinema and the beginnings of talkies. A sought-after piece for its cinematographic interest and iconic value, representative of the golden age of the American Western.