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Published March 16, 2018 Updated January 05, 2023

Film Stars

Film Stars from the 1960s with photography by Sam Levin.

1960 France Sam Levin Movies & Film Pop Culture Add to Collection

Playing cards featuring film stars and celebrities from the 1960s with sensual photography by Sam Lévin (1904-1992) and P.I.

Film Stars from the 1960s Film Stars from the 1960s

Above: vintage playing cards depicting Film Stars from the 1960s with photography by Sam Lévin (a very famous photographer who discovered Bardot), anonymous manufacturer. 32 cards, size = 1 13/16" x 2 11/16" (7 x 4.5 cm) with patterned red backs.

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