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Most film stills and photos from movie sets were intended as publicity photos, often displayed in theater lobbies or printed in programs. Photos of actors or behind the scenes work were typically printed on glossy 8 by 10 inch or 9 by 7 inch paper. Lucky collectors may even find them signed, as they were often given out at events and openings where the actors were present.

I worked at 20th Century Fox in the publicity department, so I was always fascinated with film, and then I mo… [more]

I’ve always been interested in antiques. As a kid, I collected a variety of stuff – fossils, rocks, miner… [more]

Swann, which is New York City’s oldest specialty auction house, was founded in the late 1940s as an antiqua… [more]

Ever since I was a child, I wanted to work in the auction business, specifically in the entertainment part. I… [more]

I don’t actually remember exactly when I became a Marilyn Monroe fan, I’ve basically been collecting Mari… [more]

We both come from families that had collections and we both had collections as children. Jack lost his when h… [more]

I was 10 when the movie came out and I went to the store and bought a couple of packs of Star Wars cards. But… [more]

In 1994, I had the great pleasure of acquiring the complete archive of Walker Evans for the Metropolitan Muse… [more]

Explore the history, art, and science of antique daguerreotypes. Includes extensive galleries browsable by subject … [read review or visit site]

Walter Reuben's excellent collection of promotional movie memorabilia. While the highlight is the high resolution i… [read review or visit site]

Photographer Mark Katzman's comprehensive and beautiful reference site and collection of Photogravure. A must for p… [read review or visit site]

Jack and Beverly Wilgus' personal collection website, of which the most interesting areas are: strongmen and strong… [read review or visit site]

If you're a Steve McQueen fan, this site can't be beat. Roger Harris has put together a definitive collection of Mc… [read review or visit site]

If you like vernacular photographs of everyday 20th century life, you'll love Square America, a collection of onlin… [read review or visit site]

If you're the type who likes watching the titles and credits at the beginning of movies, you'll love this site. Ste… [read review or visit site]

This user-contributed database of classic movie theaters currently lists over 17,000 theaters worldwide. Browse by … [read review or visit site]

The Wisconsin Historical Society has really outdone themselves with these excellent galleries focused on the 1880s-… [read review or visit site]

An amazing compilation of found photographs divided up by era (pre-1930, 1930-1950, 1950-1970, 1970-1990, and 1990-… [read review or visit site]

Dave Mackey's filmography and title card gallery for 35 years of Warner Bros. cartoons. Browsable by year or alphab… [read review or visit site]

Steve Lee’s large collection of original Disney art: pencil drawings from animated features produced during W… [read review or visit site]
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