Rouben Mamoulian Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
ROUBEN MAMOULIAN
Born: October 08, 1897 in Tiflis, Russian Empire (now Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia)
Died: December 04, 1987 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California
Rouben Mamoulian (born October 8, 1897, in Tbilisi, Georgia – died December 4, 1987, in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California) was a pioneering film and theatre director. Renowned for his innovative cinematic techniques, Mamoulian made a mark in both Hollywood and Broadway, bringing a fresh perspective to the world of entertainment.
Mamoulian's early life was rooted in the theatre. He studied acting in Moscow and then directing in London before moving to the United States in the early 1920s. In the U.S., he quickly gained recognition for his distinctive theatrical direction, which caught the eye of Hollywood producers.
In the realm of cinema, Mamoulian was known for his ability to seamlessly blend sound, color, and camera movement, enhancing the storytelling experience. Some of his most notable films include "Applause" (1929), one of the first sound films that utilized a mobile camera, and "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" (1931), celebrated for its evocative use of light and shadow. Mamoulian also directed the first Technicolor feature, "Becky Sharp" (1935), marking a significant milestone in cinematic history.
On Broadway, Mamoulian achieved acclaim for directing the premieres of groundbreaking musicals such as "Porgy and Bess" (1935) by George Gershwin and "Oklahoma!" (1943) by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. His innovative staging and understanding of musical narratives left an indelible mark on American theatre.
Despite his successes, Mamoulian faced challenges in his career. Several of his later film projects were taken over by other directors, and his influence in Hollywood waned. However, his early contributions continued to be celebrated by film historians and enthusiasts alike.
Mamoulian's early life was rooted in the theatre. He studied acting in Moscow and then directing in London before moving to the United States in the early 1920s. In the U.S., he quickly gained recognition for his distinctive theatrical direction, which caught the eye of Hollywood producers.
In the realm of cinema, Mamoulian was known for his ability to seamlessly blend sound, color, and camera movement, enhancing the storytelling experience. Some of his most notable films include "Applause" (1929), one of the first sound films that utilized a mobile camera, and "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" (1931), celebrated for its evocative use of light and shadow. Mamoulian also directed the first Technicolor feature, "Becky Sharp" (1935), marking a significant milestone in cinematic history.
On Broadway, Mamoulian achieved acclaim for directing the premieres of groundbreaking musicals such as "Porgy and Bess" (1935) by George Gershwin and "Oklahoma!" (1943) by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. His innovative staging and understanding of musical narratives left an indelible mark on American theatre.
Despite his successes, Mamoulian faced challenges in his career. Several of his later film projects were taken over by other directors, and his influence in Hollywood waned. However, his early contributions continued to be celebrated by film historians and enthusiasts alike.
1939-Golden-Boy (Director), 1933-Queen-Christina (Director), 1933-The-Song-of-Songs (Director), 1931-Dr.-Jekyll-and-Mr.-Hyde (Director), 1933-The-Song-of-Songs (Writer), 1933-The-Song-of-Songs (Sound), 1998-Universal-Horror (Other), 2001-He-Walks-in-Beauty:-The-George-Stevens-Production-'The-Greatest (Other), 1963-Cleopatra (Director), 1952-The-Wild-Heart (Director), 1931-City-Streets (Director), 1952-The-Wild-Heart (Writer), 1984-George-Stevens:-A-Filmmaker's-Journey (in person), 2001-American-Masters (Other), 2001-George-Stevens:-The-Filmmakers-Who-Knew-Him (Other), 1942-Rings-on-Her-Fingers (Director), 1941-Blood-and-Sand (Director), 1935-Becky-Sharp (Director), 1934-We-Live-Again (Director), 1977-All-You-Need-Is-Love (in person), 2003-Satin-and-Silk (Other), 2001-Cleopatra:-The-Film-That-Changed-Hollywood (Other), 1997-20th-Century-Fox:-The-First-50-Years (Other), 1985-Rodgers-&-Hammerstein:-The-Sound-of-American-Music (in person), 1959-Porgy-and-Bess (Director), 1957-Silk-Stockings (Director), 1948-Summer-Holiday (Director), 1940-The-Mark-of-Zorro (Director), 1937-High,-Wide,-and-Handsome (Director), 1936-The-Gay-Desperado (Director), 1932-Love-Me-Tonight (Director), 1929-Applause (Director), 1929-Applause (Writer), 1959-Never-Steal-Anything-Small (Writer), 1959-Porgy-and-Bess (Sound), 1959-Porgy-and-Bess (Producer), 1932-Love-Me-Tonight (Producer), 1932-Love-Me-Tonight (Editing), 1983-The-Horror-of-It-All (in person)
Oklahoma! - Staging (August 31, 1953 - October 3, 1953), Oklahoma! - Director (May 29, 1951 - July 28, 1951), Arms-and-the-Girl - Director (February 2, 1950 - May 27, 1950), Lost-in-the-Stars - Production (October 30, 1949 - July 1, 1950), Leaf-and-Bough - Staging (January 21, 1949 - January 22, 1949), St.-Louis-Woman - Director (March 30, 1946 - July 6, 1946), Carousel - Director (April 19, 1945 - May 24, 1947), Sadie-Thompson - Director (November 16, 1944 - January 6, 1945), Oklahoma! - Director (March 31, 1943 - May 29, 1948), Porgy-and-Bess - Staging (October 10, 1935 - January 25, 1936), Solid-South - Staging (October 14, 1930 - November 1930), A-Farewell-to-Arms - Staging (September 22, 1930 - October 1930), A-Month-in-the-Country - Staging (March 17, 1930 - May 1930), Marco-Millions - Staging (March 3, 1930 - March 1930), The-Game-of-Love-and-Death - Staging (November 25, 1929 - January 1930), Porgy - Director (September 13, 1929 - October 1929), Wings-Over-Europe - Director (December 10, 1928 - Closing date unknown), Congai - Staging (November 27, 1928 - March 1929), These-Modern-Women - Staging (February 13, 1928 - March 1928), Marco-Millions - Staging (January 9, 1928 - March 1928), Porgy - Director (October 10, 1927 - August 1928)
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ROUBEN MAMOULIAN - AUTOGRAPH WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 22434Guestbook page co-signed by Rouben Mamoulian, Azadia Mamoulian, Eidell Heidt, Charles P. Heidt, Denise Jaus, Francis J. Myers, and Leslie L. Biffle. Signatures are in black and blue ink, with pencil notations in an unknown hand.Sale Price $150.00
$180.00
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ROUBEN MAMOULIAN - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 278174Card signed by Rouban Mamoulian includes the sentiment "With my best regards,/Robert Mamoulian" written in blue ink. The card has pencil notations on the back in an unknown hand. Mamoulian was an influential American director.
Price: $160.00
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ROUBEN MAMOULIAN - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 342999Index card signed by Rouben Mamoulian includes an autograph sentiment reading "Sincerely,/ Rouben Mamoulian" in blue ink. Mamoulian, a significant early Hollywood director, is known for his influential films and innovations in filmmaking techniques.
Price: $160.00
