Production Set Still: Talent Roundup Day
Cubby O'Brien gives full attention to another virtuoso, Steve Gadd, who was rehearsing his performance for Talent Roundup Day. Director Sid Miller, for whom the entrance of a still photographer onto the set had much the same effect as a silent dog-whistle on canines, made sure he got into the frame (see full photo at right).
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Set stills like this were made for the property department, and were not intended for release as publicity photos. Most set stills are devoid of cast and crew; the photographer was only concerned with capturing the appearence of the stage and the presence of people in the frame was a matter of indifference. Hence, when they do show up, as above, they are often out of focus and poorly lit.