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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!
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.
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
Kameradschaft der Brüder Klein. Die Fotos müssen aus der Anfangzeit von Mizers Karriere als Körperfotograf stammen, als er viele Außenaufnahmen vor Ort machte. (“)
This photo is actually AMG, from Arnold Klein’s solo album — which included brother Mel; the code for this one is Y 12.
ReplyDeleteI have other photos of Arnold Klein that are by Lyle Frisby, but they are indoor studio shots.
DeleteAdditional 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.
DeleteI have some others from the same session, which I can post. (I will add a link to my blog.)
DeleteI’ve posted Arnold and Mel Klein’s album photos from the same series: https://photogplay.blogspot.com/2025/03/the-brothers-klein.html
DeleteThanks for the link.
DeleteI would never have guessed this was Mizer. It's a nice shot and my kind of location. Any idea where this might be?
ReplyDeleteProbably near LA. Mizer rarely strayed far from there.
DeleteNo doubt the photo was taken at one of the many lakes and reservoirs in Los Angeles County.
DeleteBack 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
Kameradschaft der Brüder Klein.
ReplyDeleteDie Fotos müssen aus der Anfangzeit von Mizers Karriere als Körperfotograf stammen, als er viele Außenaufnahmen vor Ort machte. (“)
Well, they are wearing trunks, so that would indeed be early in Mizer's career.
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