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Archival Cinematic Photography CollectionVintage Cinematic PhotographProfessionally Restored from Historic Photographic Source MaterialMUSEUM-QUALITY SILVER-HALIDE PHOTOGRAPHIC PRINTS
KissMeMonster presents carefully selected vintage cinematic photography professionally restored from historic photographic source material, including negatives, transparencies, slides, chromes, glass plates, studio materials, and photographic proof sources when available. Each image is carefully restored to remove dust, fingerprints, scratches, and age-related imperfections while preserving the detail, tonal range, and photographic character of the original source. Finished photographs contain no AI-generated image content and are exposed and developed using premium silver-halide processing on Kodak Professional Archival Photographic Paper.
LIMITED EDITION OF 150 PRINTS WORLDWIDE
Limited to 150 prints worldwide. Once all 150 have completely sold out, no additional prints will be available to collectors.
The actual photographic print displays greater detail, tonal range, and clarity than shown in the preview image. Color may also vary depending on the brightness and display settings of your screen.
HISTORIC SOURCE MATERIAL
Many photographs within the KissMeMonster collection were originally created for studio publicity, motion-picture production, editorial, promotional, or private photographic purposes and were never widely distributed to the general collecting public. Through decades of relationships and partnerships with studios, photographers, private collectors, press agencies, and numerous other industry sources, KissMeMonster has assembled and preserved a remarkable body of historic cinematic photography. Through careful restoration, these images are presented for collectors who appreciate classic film, photographic history, and exceptional presentation.
ABOUT THIS PHOTO
Linda Hayden as Helga and Peter Bayliss as Maltravers appear together in this colorful publicity photograph from Vampira (1974), posed inside the richly decorated interior of Count Dracula’s castle.
Hayden’s long blonde hair, pale blouse and vivid red outer garment contrast sharply with Bayliss’s formal white evening wear, bow tie and dark Gothic cape. Maltravers rests an arm around Helga’s shoulders as she looks upward toward him, creating a relaxed and playful interaction that reflects the film’s comic treatment of classic vampire imagery.
The ornate setting adds considerable visual character, with patterned wallpaper, framed artwork, decorative furnishings and warm interior lighting surrounding the two performers. Hayden’s distinctly contemporary 1970s appearance provides an especially effective contrast with Bayliss’s old-world Gothic styling.
Directed by Clive Donner from a screenplay by Jeremy Lloyd, Vampira stars David Niven as Count Dracula and Teresa Graves as Countess Vampira. The British comedy-horror film was later released in the United States under the alternate title Old Dracula.
For collectors, this photograph offers an appealing combination of Linda Hayden, British horror, Gothic styling and colorful 1970s vampire cinema in one distinctive composition.
LINDA HAYDEN & PETER BAYLISS
Linda Hayden became one of the most recognizable actresses associated with British horror and cult cinema of the late 1960s and 1970s. Her notable genre appearances include Taste the Blood of Dracula (1970), The Blood on Satan’s Claw (1971) and Vampira (1974). Her distinctive screen presence has made her especially popular with collectors of classic British horror photography and memorabilia.
Peter Bayliss was a prolific British character actor whose career encompassed film, television and theatre. In Vampira, he portrays Maltravers, Count Dracula’s loyal manservant, bringing a dry comic quality to the film’s playful treatment of traditional Gothic horror conventions.
PHOTOGRAPH DETAILS
- Image Size: Standard print size is 8" × 10". Depending on the aspect ratio of the original source material, the photograph may instead be 8" × 8" or 8" × 12" to preserve the full image without cropping.
- Edition: Limited Edition of 150 worldwide
- Paper: Kodak Professional Archival Photographic Paper
- Photographic Process: Exposed and developed using premium silver-halide photographic processing
- Source Material: Historic photographic source material including negatives, transparencies, slides, chromes, glass plates, studio materials, and photographic proof sources when available
- Restoration: Professionally restored to remove dust, fingerprints, scratches, and age-related imperfections while preserving the photographic character of the original source
- Print Quality: Museum-quality photographic print featuring exceptional detail, tonal range, and image depth
- Image Permanence: Developed on professional photographic materials designed for long-term image stability under proper display and storage conditions
- Image Presentation: Full image reproduction — not cropped unless specifically noted
- AI Content: No AI-generated image content
- Framing: Unframed — custom framing options are available upon request
- Available Formats: Additional print sizes and presentation options are available for every photograph
SHIPPING DETAILS
Every collectible photograph is carefully protected using acid-free materials and shipped in thick, corrugated, heavy-duty reinforced packaging designed to help prevent bending or damage during transit. Tracking information is provided for every shipment, and international collectors are welcome.
ABOUT KISSMEMONSTER
Drawing upon more than five decades of experience collecting, acquiring, and preserving vintage movie memorabilia and cinematic photography, KissMeMonster is dedicated to presenting exceptional historic imagery to collectors worldwide. Through decades of relationships with studios, photographers, private collectors, press agencies, archives, and numerous other reputable sources, we have assembled a carefully curated collection spanning Classic Hollywood, international cinema, horror, science fiction, James Bond, Hammer Films, cult cinema, and popular culture.
Every photograph we offer is carefully selected, professionally restored, exposed, and developed to exacting photographic standards. Our commitment is simple: to provide historically significant cinematic photography with exceptional image quality, professional presentation, and outstanding collector service. Thank you for choosing KissMeMonster.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY NOTICE
KissMeMonster offers vintage cinematic photographs as collectible photographic memorabilia for personal collecting and display purposes. Source materials used in our restoration process have been acquired through established industry sources, studios, archives, photographers, press agencies, private collections, and photographic collections. KissMeMonster respects the intellectual property rights of studios, estates, photographers, and other rights holders. If you believe you have a legitimate rights concern regarding a specific image, please contact us directly so the matter can be reviewed promptly and professionally.
