Bob Gentry

This Ralph Kelly photo of Bob Gentry was featured in a pre-liberalization magazine.

 

Ralph Kelly Day

I don't have a large collection of Ralph Kelly's work, but thanks to some recent finds,

I have enough unposted work for a full set.  We start with Keith Stephan.

 

Unknown

This heavily tattoed model is unknown . . . 

and would you look at that bush?

 

Joe Leitel

Even in a posing strap, a serious Joe Leitel looks good.

 

Bob Cutlass

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Unknown Pair

I haven't been able to find names for these two handsome models.

 

Steve Marl

I could do without the cigarette, but Steve Marl makes up for it.

 

Joe Tiffenbach

I was pleased to recently find this "new" photo of Joe Tiffenbach.

 

Bob Gentry

This shot of Bob Gentry in the surf is unusual

in that Ralph Kelly outdoor work is somewhat rare.

 

Herbert Hansen

The posing of Herbert Hansen is a bit awkward,

and it reminds me of Kovert of Hollywood.

 

Les Petroff

Finishing the Ralph Kelly series with Les Petroff, a model who always seemed to look a bit rough around the edges.  His modeling career extended long enough that his growing collection of tattoos can be tracked across it.  I don't know if he ever got the chest pieced finished, though.

 

Ray Cox

Had the tattoos been a bit clearer, I might have recognized Ray Cox by Ralph Kelly.

 

Ralph Kelly

This photo of Ray Cox is said to have been taken by Ralph Kelly in 1951.

 

Tabby Anderson Day, Part 1 - Assorted Photographers

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Ralph Kelly II

Here's aonther photo of Tabby Anderson from the Ralph Kelly portfolio.

 

Bob Cutlass gives us a big smile in this Ralph Kelly photo.

 

Ralph Kelly

Don W. Cogan struck a modified pinup pose for Ralph Kelly.

 

Ralph Kelly Day

It's been ages since I did a series featuring the work of Ralph Kelly, and that was mainly because I had very little in the way of material I hadn't already used.  Fortunately, thanks to contributions and some items having appeared in the print resale market, that is no longer the case.  We start today's set with an unknown model on a leopard print throw that appears regularly in Mr. Kelly's work.

 

Contortionist, almost

Although we might wish for better centering in the viewing field,

this Ralph Kelly photo of an unknown is still impressive.

 

Don Reyes

War hero Don Reyes posed for Ralph Kelly in a photo provided 

by frequent commentator and contributor Cambria.  Thanks!