From the left: Bill Mahrer, Gordon Parnell (slave) Ron Roberts and Mary Scott in yet another still from the AMG film Slave for a Queen. Another film that was never released.
I think Mary was Gordon's real life wife.
A collection of classic male physique photos from the 20th century with an emphasis on the thousands of men who posed for Athletic Model Guild (AMG).
From the left: Bill Mahrer, Gordon Parnell (slave) Ron Roberts and Mary Scott in yet another still from the AMG film Slave for a Queen. Another film that was never released.
I think Mary was Gordon's real life wife.
Four more photos from the AMG film New Slaves for the King. Top photo, from the left: Bill Mahrer, John Q. Adams, Ronnie Peace and Gary Pederson.
Filmed in 1965, but not released until 1971. It was one of the last AMG films released where the models wore pouches.
Bill Mahrer (left) and Mike Wilson. Thanks, Guido!
Mike is showing more than usual for AMG back then.
A still from the 1965 AMG film Talent for Sale.
Jim Panama (hat) is the talent scout who brings three prospective models to Bill Stevens (far left) for his review. The three prospects (Bill Nolan, Bill Mahrer and Wayne Byrd) pose and preen for Stevens approval. An argument breaks out and soon all of the guys (minus Panama) are on the floor in one big melee.
Jim Panama was actually Bob Mizer's talent scout, often bringing Mizer young guys he met on his many travels by rail across the country.
I'm reposting this photo. Guido wrote to say I mixed up a couple of models' names from the AMG film Slave for a Queen.
From the left: Ron Roberts, Mary Scott, with Gordon Parnell holding Bill Mahrer. Thanks, Guido!
Cambria sent me this AMG photo to ask if I could identify the three models on their knees in front of John Adams. I once had a b&w copy of this photo, but I was never able identity any of the guys except John.
I think this might be from a film.
The three unknowns are (left to right) Bill Mahrer, Ronnie Peace and Gary Pederson in the film New Slaves for the King. Cambria found confirmation after sending this to me.
Another model wearing a sailor cap.
Brian E. says this is Bill Mahrer which probably makes this AMG an photo. Thanks!
I think that's Joe Petricelli on the right. I don't recognize his lucky shower mate.
See comments. Mike tells us this is Bill Maher. Click his label to see more of him.
Tom Woods, Bill Mahrer and Terry Caldwell pose for a promo photo of their wrestling match at AMG in 1968. One of the last AMG wrestling matches where they wore posing straps.
I've posted photos of all three of these guys in the past.