Maurice Seymour was actually two brothers, Maurice and Seymour Zeldman.
They were Russian immigrants who set up a photography business in Chicago
in the late 1920s. Best known for their celebrity photos of actors, musicians,
and dancers, this picture of an unknown bodybuilder stands
out in their collections shown online.
No doubt a bodybuilding competitor for the Mr Chicago, Mr Illinois or Mr Mid-West title.
ReplyDeleteMaurice ran the Chicago Studio out of the St Clare Hotel and Seymour later ran an additional studio in NYC….:)
Like many brothers, they don't seem to have always gotten along.
DeleteTrès beau, il devrait être nu.
ReplyDeleteAmerica had so many physique photographers during that l’age d’or.
You present a fine series of obscure photographers who need to be recognized, merci beaucoup !
You're welcome!
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