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Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Klein Brothers


This is a rare Lyle Frisby outdoor shot of the Klein brothers, with Arnold at left and Mel at right.
This photo was first posted on another blog by my friend Cambria.  Many thanks!

 

11 comments:

  1. This photo is actually AMG, from Arnold Klein’s solo album — which included brother Mel; the code for this one is Y 12.

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    1. I have other photos of Arnold Klein that are by Lyle Frisby, but they are indoor studio shots.

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    2. Additional research by Cambria shows that Photoplay is correct about the photo being by AMG. As such, it is a very unusual setting for Bob Mizer. Thanks to both Photoplay and Cambria for clarifying.

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    3. I have some others from the same session, which I can post. (I will add a link to my blog.)

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    4. I’ve posted Arnold and Mel Klein’s album photos from the same series: https://photogplay.blogspot.com/2025/03/the-brothers-klein.html

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  2. I would never have guessed this was Mizer. It's a nice shot and my kind of location. Any idea where this might be?

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    1. Probably near LA. Mizer rarely strayed far from there.

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    2. No doubt the photo was taken at one of the many lakes and reservoirs in Los Angeles County.
      Back then much was still isolated for a physique photographer to take full advantage of an outdoor location without worrying about the prying eyes of an easily offended public.
      -CA jock

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  3. Kameradschaft der Brüder Klein.
    Die Fotos müssen aus der Anfangzeit von Mizers Karriere als Körperfotograf stammen, als er viele Außenaufnahmen vor Ort machte. (“)

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    1. Well, they are wearing trunks, so that would indeed be early in Mizer's career.

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