Cornel Lucas: A Portrait
A documentary for Sky Arts - The legendary photographer, who found fame producing some of the most recognisable celebrity portraits of the 20th century, discusses his life and work in this exclusive interview.Brigitte Bardot, David Niven, Lauren Bacall and Bob Hope are just a few of the famous stars who posed for the legendary photographer Cornel Lucas. He found fame producing some of the most recognisable celebrity portraits of the 20th century and his vast portfolio includes some of the most glamorous and iconic figures of that era. Here he talks about his life and work, focusing on how his first portrait of Marlene Dietrich, who approvingly commented on his prints, "Thank you Mr Lucas, join the club" helped launch his prestigious career.
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