I'm sure this photograph of Bill Derrick by Dave Martin brought the model many new fans. You may notice it looks like Bill is missing a digit on his right hand. I can't explain that, but rest assured, Bill had all ten digits.
Fans of male butts must have gasped when they first saw this photo of Bob McCune by AMG. The paragraph of text below the photo was often contained Mizer's editorials on subjects such as Big Brother, censorship, and corrupt LA cops.
Bob Moore by Lyle Frisby.
Once again we have Don Fuller, this time in a photo for the play The Little Hut directed by Richard Fontaine of Apollo. In this play, Joe Leitel was Don's understudy. That's not a euphemism.
Ed Fury in an AMG photo. In the editorial section, Mizer takes on censorship again.
Frank Renault in an AMG photo. Frank is wearing a special posing pouch that helps accentuate a certain part of the male anatomy. It was available by mail order through AMG.
John Narkis Jolcin in a photo by Scott of London. John got around.
Nelson Herle in an AMG photo.
Actor Richard Harrison had his debut film (Jeanne Eagels) open in theaters that same summer.
Tony Wright by Dominique of London. Tony went on to do many films under contract with The Rank Organization, an entertainment conglomerate based in London.
And finally, we end the series with the back cover of this publication and another photo of the soon to be Hollywood heartthrob, Richard Harrison.
I really appreciate the depth of this great series, James! (Trust me, I know how much work goes into this sort of thing.) Oddly, two of my three favorites were by Dave Martin, those being Bob Bethea and Bill Derrick. The third was Bob McCune's magnificent rear view by AMG.
ReplyDeleteI appreciate the kudos. I've had that photo of Bob McCune for many years and I still look at it in awe. 😍
DeleteI read a Book about Vintage Physique Models and Studios a few years ago where the Author interviewed Richard Harrison in 2001 and 2004. Harrison talked about his modeling at AMG in the late 1950s. This involved him posing there and making several trips to meet with Bob Mizer at his AMG compound. Harrison talked about meeting Bob Mizer's lover, Joe Leitel, at AMG and how Leitel was there every time Harrison was there in the late 1950s. James have you ever heard about Mizer being lovers with Joe Leitel.? I do not think Harrison really cared one way or another and he was never involved with the sex activity that may have stemmed from AMG models. However Harrison was absolutely convinced that Joe and Bob were lovers in the late 1950s. He saw the 2 of them together and believed that Mizer introduced Joe to him as his Partner. Have you ever heard about this.!
DeleteI've never heard that one. The only time I suspected Joe might play for both teams was when he and Don Fuller were roommates.
DeleteMizer had codes on at least 2 Photos of Leitel that indicated he was Greek Passive, a ball in bed and an expensive hustler. He also indicated Joe liked women. If it were true it must have only been in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Mizer's Mother passed away in 1964. Ed Taylor the model in Slave Ship lived with Mizer from 1965 until he passed away.
DeleteWhat a great posting, thank you. The comments about Scott of London says he was based at 171 Holland Road, Years ago I lived in Holland Road, almost opposite 171, who knew !!
ReplyDeleteThanks James! That Nelson Herle is a new name for me! He's an absolute Adonis!
ReplyDeleteNice confiture of men. The assets of McCune, Derrick and Fury, the sleek physique and lighting of Jolcin and the package of Renault, all the men are well displayed. -Rj
ReplyDeleteDon Fuller one of the wild guys of the time. Little Grass Hut originally had physique model Gordon Hanson in the lead, later on Fuller took over the role. -Rj
ReplyDeleteUn assortiment merveilleux de beaux hommes et de leurs physiques.
ReplyDeleteDes physiques incroyables Derrick, Fury et McCune aux beau visages de Fuller, Harrison, Herle, Jolcin, Moore et Wright, et la Renault bien dotee. Si genereux de Mizer, ce numero de Physique Pictorial illustre a presente une variete de photographes physiques, dont certains etaient des concurrents de Mizer. Tres bien.
-Beau Mec a Deauville
Tony Wright ist wie ein blonder Rock Hudson. (vvs)
ReplyDelete+ foto di riviste di uomini incredibili.
ReplyDeleteDerrick ha un bel sedere, Renault mostra bene sua la mascolinita, Fuller e un selvaggio seducente, Il Fury a stupendo come sempre e Harrison, un sogno.