
Vintage Black and White Photograph of Elvis Presley and Joan O'Brien in 'It Happened at the World's Fair'
This is a vintage black and white gelatin silver print or promotional still featuring cultural icon Elvis Presley and actress Joan O'Brien. The image captures a musical scene from the 1963 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film 'It Happened at the World's Fair'. Elvis is depicted playing a Gibson EBS-1250 double-neck guitar, while O'Brien holds an acoustic guitar. They are performing on a stage set decorated with a starry backdrop and large stylized tribal-patterned shields, characteristic of mid-century cinematic production design. The composition includes a backing band and visible amplification equipment. Physically, the photograph shows signs of aging and wear including light creasing on the surface, particularly near the edges. There is a small dark circular indentation or puncture at the bottom center border, possibly from a staple or previous mounting. The print lacks a visible photographer’s credit or studio stamp on the front, but the high-contrast lighting and sharp focus suggest it was a professionally produced publicity or production still from the early 1960s. The paper quality appears consistent with standard photographic stock of the era, exhibiting a slight curling and matte-to-semi-gloss finish.
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Estimated Value
$150-$250
Basic Information
Category
Entertainment Memorabilia / Vintage Photography
Appraised On
January 8, 2026
Estimated Value
$150-$250
Item Description
This is a vintage black and white gelatin silver print or promotional still featuring cultural icon Elvis Presley and actress Joan O'Brien. The image captures a musical scene from the 1963 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film 'It Happened at the World's Fair'. Elvis is depicted playing a Gibson EBS-1250 double-neck guitar, while O'Brien holds an acoustic guitar. They are performing on a stage set decorated with a starry backdrop and large stylized tribal-patterned shields, characteristic of mid-century cinematic production design. The composition includes a backing band and visible amplification equipment. Physically, the photograph shows signs of aging and wear including light creasing on the surface, particularly near the edges. There is a small dark circular indentation or puncture at the bottom center border, possibly from a staple or previous mounting. The print lacks a visible photographer’s credit or studio stamp on the front, but the high-contrast lighting and sharp focus suggest it was a professionally produced publicity or production still from the early 1960s. The paper quality appears consistent with standard photographic stock of the era, exhibiting a slight curling and matte-to-semi-gloss finish.
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