ORSON WELLES / PLANET EARTH (1976) VINTAGE STILL

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ORSON WELLES (1915 - 1985) was a director, writer, actor and producer, who worked extensively in film, theatre, television, and radio. Noted for his innovative dramatic productions as well as his distinctive voice and personality, Welles is widely acknowledged as one of the most accomplished dramatic artists of the 20th century. Welles first found national and international fame as the director and narrator of a radio adaptation of H. G. Wells' novel The War of the Worlds which, performed in the style of a news broadcast, caused widespread panic when listeners thought that an actual extraterrestrial invasion was in progress. His first two films with RKO, Citizen Kane and The Magnificent Ambersons, are widely considered two of the greatest films ever made. Several of his other films, particularly Touch of Evil and Chimes at Midnight, are also considered masterpieces by many. In 2002 he was voted the greatest film director of all time in the British Film Institute's poll of Top Ten Directors.

8" x 10" publicity still dated 1976 for the film The Late Great Planet Earth. Very good condition with minor corner creases and surface wear.