The Great Gatsby 1974 Original 8x10 Photo Lois Chiles as Jordan Baker - Near Mint Condition "The Great Gatsby" is a 1974 drama film based on F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel of the same name. Directed by Jack Clayton, the movie is set in the Roaring Twenties and explores the themes of wealth, love, and the elusive American Dream. The main cast of "The Great Gatsby" includes: Robert Redford as Jay Gatsby: A mysterious and wealthy man who throws extravagant parties in the hopes of rekindling a past romance. Mia Farrow as Daisy Buchanan: A beautiful and privileged socialite married to Tom Buchanan but harboring feelings for Gatsby. Bruce Dern as Tom Buchanan: Daisy's wealthy and arrogant husband who becomes entangled in a love triangle with Gatsby and his wife. Karen Black as Myrtle Wilson: Tom's mistress and wife of George Wilson, who gets caught up in the drama and tragedy of the story. Sam Waterston as Nick Carraway: The film's narrator and a young bond salesman who becomes Gatsby's neighbor and friend. Lois Chiles as Jordan Baker: A professional golfer and friend of Daisy's who becomes romantically involved with Nick. The story follows Nick Carraway as he becomes drawn into the lives of his wealthy and enigmatic neighbor, Jay Gatsby, and the Buchanans. As Nick navigates the glamorous and superficial world of the upper class, he becomes witness to the destructive relationships and moral decay that lie beneath the glitz and glamour. Gatsby, driven by his love for Daisy, seeks to win her back by throwing lavish parties and acquiring wealth. However, their reunion is plagued by secrets, infidelity, and the tragic consequences of their actions. The film explores themes of unfulfilled desires, the hollowness of material wealth, and the illusions that can shatter lives. "The Great Gatsby" is renowned for its visually stunning production design, capturing the opulence and excess of the 1920s. The performances of the main cast, particularly Robert Redford's portrayal of Gatsby and Mia Farrow's portrayal of Daisy, bring the characters to life, embodying their hopes, dreams, and ultimately their disillusionment. The film remains a notable adaptation of Fitzgerald's celebrated novel and a reflection of the decadent and tumultuous era it depicts. This item is an ORIGINAL 8x10 photo from the historic archives of Silver Screen Mementos. This original photograph was made in the actual year the film, television show or event was produced. The movie studios produced publicity photographs for distribution to the press, photo agencies and publicity departments to advertise the film/tv show or event. Very often original photos have press release information on the reverse of the photo - movie credits, description of the scene, event and people involved. This is a historic piece of cinema art and is being offered from one collector to another, no rights given or implied. Silver Screen are gradually releasing thousands of Original Photographs, Transparencies, Negatives, Lobby Cards, Posters, Magazines and other memorabilia from our historic archive.
