THE MONEY CORRAL (1919) Willam S. Hart and similar items

This is a vintage 8x10 in. US single-weight glossy restrike photograph (not a vintage original photo printed at the time it was taken but one that was printed from the original negative at a later time) from the classic silent film western action crime drama, THE MONEY CORRAL, released in 1919 by Artcraft Pictures Corporation and directed by William S. Hart. Cowhand Lem Beason (Hart) wins a shooting contest at a Western rodeo, and as a result is hired by railroad president Gregory Collins (Winter Hall) to return to Chicago with Collins to take charge of security for Collins' vaults. Lem is reluctant to go, but Collins' pretty niece, Rose (Jane Novak), changes his mind. In Chicago, Lem finds a great deal of criminal activity, but none of it can get the best of him. The image features an interior medium shot of a humble Lem Beason (William S. Hart), holding his hat close to him, as he stands very close to Rose (Jane Novak), her head tilted downwards and looking as if she wants to reject his interest in her but doesn't want to hurt him. Printed from the original negative, most likely in the 1950's, this vintage restrike is in very fine+ condition without any pinholes, tears, stains, or other flaws.