RPPC Filming Plunder of the Sun Glenn Ford Monte Alban Mexico Warner Bros Movie

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This is a rare and historically significant real photo postcard (RPPC) capturing a behind-the-scenes moment during the filming of Plunder of the Sun (1953), a Warner Brothers production starring Glenn Ford and Sean McClory. The image shows the cast and crew on location at the ancient Zapotec ruins of Monte Albán, Oaxaca, Mexico — a 2,500-year-old archaeological site serving as a dramatic real-world backdrop for this international adventure film.The front of the postcard shows the film crew, director, lighting rig, camera equipment, and actors in costume amidst the ruins, preparing for a scene. This candid view provides a fascinating look at early 1950s Hollywood filmmaking abroad — with a large production team working under bright sun with professional rigging and film gear.The reverse of the card reads:“With the 2500-year-old Zapotecan ruins at Monte Alban, Mexico serving as a background, stars Glenn Ford and Sean McGlory prepare for an exciting scene in Plunder of the Sun for Warner Brothers release. The entire John Farrow directed picture was filmed in Mexico using authentic backgrounds to tell the exciting story.”Additional handwritten notes reference Warner Bros., “Henry made sure” (possibly referring to production coordination), and is addressed via Mexican airmail to Van Nuys, California with a 25 centavos “Arte Popular” stamp from Michoacán affixed.? Postcard Details:Film: Plunder of the Sun (1953)Stars: Glenn Ford, Sean McCloryDirector: John FarrowStudio: Warner Brothers / Wayne-Fellows ProductionsLocation: Monte Albán ruins, Oaxaca, MexicoBack: Divided back with typed and handwritten text, sent via Correo Aéreo to CaliforniaStamp: 25¢ Mexico “Arte Popular” airmail postage with red/blue AIR MAIL stickerCondition: Excellent vintage condition. Minor corner wear. Postally used. Strong clarity on photographic front? Historical Context:Plunder of the Sun was part of a postwar wave of location-based Hollywood productions filmed outside the United States. Rather than rely on sets or studio backlots, this production was shot entirely in authentic Mexican locations, including Monte Albán, which had only begun to receive international tourism and archaeological interest in the early 20th century.This postcard not only documents a scene from cinematic history, but also represents the intersection of Golden Age Hollywood, early international film production, and indigenous heritage being captured on film.? Ideal for Collectors Of:Golden Age of Hollywood memorabiliaGlenn Ford or Warner Bros. film ephemeraReal photo postcards of film productionBehind-the-scenes movie photographyMexican archaeological site imagery (Monte Albán)1950s movie advertising & correspondence

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