Historical Type 1 Vintage Hollywood Photos

Fred Astaire 
"SWING PARADE"

Historical Hollywood RKO Studio Photograph 

Photographer:  JOHN MIEHLE

TYPE I Photo

From a remarkable collection of 18 original Type I vintage RKO Studio photographs capturing Fred Astaire in his iconic 1936 Swing Time performance, paying tribute to the legendary Bill “Bojangles” Robinson. This rare, historically significant image preserve the elegance and precision of Astaire’s groundbreaking routine, offering an authentic visual record of one of classic cinema’s most celebrated dance sequences. Each photo is an authentic moment frozen in time, offering collectors and film enthusiasts a unique opportunity to own a tangible piece of Hollywood’s golden age.

Vintage TYPE 1 Photograph for the 1935 Astaire/Ginger Rogers classic, "Swing Time".  Many were taken with Fred Astaire in character for his famous tribute to the legendary dancer Bill “Bojangles” Robinson.

Type I Classic Hollywood photos you'd expect to see in an upscale Gallery. 

Swing Time (RKO, 1936). Photo (8" X 10"). Musical.
Vintage gelatin silver, single weight, glossy photo from Swing Time. Starring Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Victor Moore, Helen Broderick, Eric Blore, Betty Furness, Georges Metaxa. Directed by George Stevens. 

Provenance:  Official RKO Studio photos used to promote this 1936 film,  have extraordinary provenance on back, including studio snipes with detailed information on the image and event.   Also under the snipes on many is the official RKO Purple stamp.    

* Also on many of these RKO photos, under the snipe is the photographer stamp "JOHN MIEHLE".   If his name doesn’t ring a bell he was one of the most sought after glamour photographers during the Hollywood Golden Era.  Just Google his name as there is a plethora of information on him. 

These are historical museum-grade photos you'd normally only see in a Rodeo Drive Gallery in Beverly Hills. 

Here is a brief Photographer BIO: 

John Miehle (1902–1952) was an influential American still photographer whose work helped define the visual style of Hollywood's Golden Age. Born in Los Angeles, Miehle began his career in the film industry as an assistant cameraman on the 1931 film Delicious. He later transitioned to still photography, freelancing at United Artists before becoming a staff photographer at RKO Radio Pictures. At RKO, Miehle's elegant and expressive images played a significant role in promoting some of the studio's most iconic films, particularly those starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, such as Top Hat, Swing Time, and Follow the Fleet .

His close professional relationship with Rogers was notable; he photographed nearly all of her films during the 1930s . Miehle's portfolio also includes work on films like Rain (1932), Little Women (1933), Rope (1948), and Portrait of Jennie (1948), although he was often uncredited . His photographs are celebrated for their graceful composition and ability to capture the glamour and charisma of Hollywood's leading stars.

* One of  is John Miehle's photos of Joan Crawford sold for thousands $$

NOTE:  This is GUARANTEED Original TYPE I Photo, NOT later Reproductions

See the other Museum Grade Historical Hollywood Photos for "Swing Time"  in the Historical Classic Hollywood Photography Collection