CATEGORY: LGBTQ Cultural History
AMERICAN DRAG
June is LGBTQ Pride Month, and in this blog, we’re looking at how it’s place in society has evolved since it burst into being on the evening of June 28,1969, resulting from a police raid on a dingy bar on Sheridan Square in New York’s Greenwich Village.
The Stonewall Inn was infamous for its drag queens, hustlers and older gentlemen looking for a little action in its very dark, very intense back room. Of all the places one would not expect a riot to break out… this was the place. But what…
Hollywood Movie Memorabilia
| Hollywood History, LGBTQ Cultural History, Movie Memorabilia, Pressbooks, Speciality Collections, Vintage Original Studio Photographs
When it comes to Hollywood Movie Memorabilia, much of WalterFilm’s vintage original stock might be considered “Hollywood” because a substantial amount of material either comes from Hollywood or references it. And when it comes to “Movie Memorabilia”, a large portion of what we offer could fit that description as well. But we do try to clearly define, describe and date each object we present as a vintage original poster, photograph, script, etc.
However, sometimes items come along that are…
Julian Eltinge & The Feminine Mystique
| Film & Movie Star Photographs, Hollywood History, LGBTQ Cultural History, LGBTQ Theater History, Speciality Collections, Vintage Original Publicity Photographs
In recognition of Gay Pride and as an observation of the state of “drag“ in America, the above photograph of Julian Eltinge and Mary PIckford appeared in the Washington Post on June 24, 2023, along with a profile by Randy Dotinga entitled “A century ago, this star ‘female impersonator’ made men swoon.”
The following is WalterFilm’s salute to Gay Pride and perspective on Julian Eltinge’s life, career and place in the evolution of the “the Gay.” It incorporates Mr. Dotinga’s thoug…
ANDY WARHOL AND FILM
| Film & Movie Star Photographs, LGBTQ Cultural History, LGBTQ Theater History, Movie Posters, Vintage Original Publicity Photographs
Andy Warhol born Andrew Warhola Jr.; August 6, 1928 – February 22, 1987) was a seminal American visual artist, film director and producer, and a leading figure in the visual art movement known as pop art. His works explore the relationship between artistic expression, advertising, and celebrity culture that flourished by the 1960s, and spaned a variety of media, including film, photography, painting, silkscreening, and sculpture.
Walter Film Catalog 50
| African Americana, Film & Movie Star Photographs, Film Scripts, LGBTQ Cultural History, Movie Memorabilia, Movie Posters, Vintage Original Movie Scripts & Books, Vintage Original Publicity Photographs, Vintage Original Studio Photographs
October 2022, I am pleased to announce the launch of Waler Reuben’s 50th Catalog. As usual, it contains a wide variety of material. Here are the listed categories and an example of their contents: