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David Rollins by F.W. Murnau 01 by F. W. Murnau

1920–1939

David Rollins by F.W. Murnau 01

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Before Hollywood masculinity became polished into publicity, Murnau photographed a 20-year-old actor almost privately. The result feels startlingly modern for 1927.

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Catalog titleDavid Rollins by F.W. Murnau 01

Date1927

Model / subjectDavid Rollins

LocationHollywood, California, USA

AttributionNo

Era1920–1939

ThemesHollywood, Portrait, 1920s, Private

Rights / licensePublic domain / Public Domain Mark 1.0

Publication statusReady to Publish — Free

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