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You may be cool, but you'll never be "Dalì-Throwing-Gang-Signs-On-A-Gondola" cool.

These pictures come from one of the biggest photographic archives in Europe, Cameraphoto studio in Venice. Among the 320,000 negatives conserved in the archive are over 50 years of history and culture in the City of Water. From protagonists of the cinema to artists, bizarre invasions of elephants and eccentric characters, walks on water, unlikely inventions and adverse weather conditions - all this and much more has passed through the lens of the agencies photographers.

All this coolness needs to be preserved and handed down to future generations. In order to save the original negatives of these photographs, the owner of the archive launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter.

The purpose of this campaign is to raise sufficient funds to digitize the original photographs and obtain copies of the images in high resolution.

More info: kickstarter.com

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Paul Newman

Paul Newman

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Ashley Fernandes
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Uh he was so gorgeous. He'd give guys today a run for their money.

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    Sophia Loren

    Sophia Loren

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    Nikki D
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a lovely dress on a beautiful lady.

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    #3

    Paul Newman

    Paul Newman

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    Salvador Dalì

    Salvador Dalì

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    Jeff
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The gondola rower looks like he needs a hat.

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    #5

    Brigitte Bardot

    Brigitte Bardot

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    Natasha Forchione
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why were celebrities of this era and past more beautiful than the ones we call celebrities nowadays?

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    #6

    Jane Fonda

    Jane Fonda

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    Catherine Deneuve

    Catherine Deneuve

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    Conrad Strucker
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    look how far we've come back then celebrities could think and had hobbies besides driving and surfing insta

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    #8

    Kirk Douglas

    Kirk Douglas

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    UniversalMel
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No one seems to ask... How are they wearing heels on sand???

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    #9

    Alain Delon

    Alain Delon

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    Jeff
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The dude behind hims like “eww pidgeon”

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    #10

    Annamaria Benvenuti

    Annamaria Benvenuti

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    Nikki D
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bring back full coverage bikini bottoms!

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    #11

    Sophia Loren With Her Sister Maria

    Sophia Loren With Her Sister Maria

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    Stefano Aprea
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maria Scicolone, Sophia's sister, got married with Romano Mussolini, son of the italian dictator Benito Mussolini. Romano Mussolini was the "rebel" of the family, playing "negro jazz" during the '30. He used to play jazz on the roof of the summer villa of Mussolinis, and someone reported to the dictator Benito Mussolini this thing. He called the son and asked him "Is it true you playing negro jazz on the roof?", Romano Mussolini replied "Yes", and the dictator said "Well, if i catch you playing that music, better you stay there on the roof and don't come down"...

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    Mick Jagger

    Mick Jagger

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    Last Hurrah
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like he's not getting any satisfaction.

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    #13

    Pablo Picasso

    Pablo Picasso

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    Last Hurrah
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just before he was arrested for graffiti on that wall.

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    #14

    Claudia Cardinale

    Claudia Cardinale

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    Aunt Messy
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When celebrities weren't frightened to smile in public.

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    Sean Connery

    Sean Connery

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    Chet Baker

    Chet Baker

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    CASSANDRA
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When people actually had better things to do then technology love it ❤❤❤

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    #17

    Walt Disney

    Walt Disney

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    Roger Moore

    Roger Moore

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    Mark
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mmm, this is from the Bond movie Moonraker, not quite the 50s or 60s,more like early 80s.

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    Brigitte Bardot

    Brigitte Bardot

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    Burt Lancaster

    Burt Lancaster

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    Elephants In The Heart Of Venice

    Elephants In The Heart Of Venice

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    Rabite
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, the elephants look really happy with all the chains and sticks and people on their back...

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    #22

    Water Ski In Venice's Canals

    Water Ski In Venice's Canals

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    Nikki D
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought the canal water was pretty dirty and not good to swim in?

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    #23

    Totò

    Totò

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    Stefano Aprea
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The "prince" if italian comedy. Like a fusion of Jerry Lewis, Buster Keaton and Bob Hope. He was born in Naples, as illegitimate son of a lady and a marquis. But the marquis never recognized him as his son, so when he got famous and rich, he bought a noble title of Prince. his name was Antonio De Curtis, but after the title, the name became: Antonio Griffo Focas Flavio Angelo Ducas Comneno Porfirogenito Gagliardi De Curtis di Bisanzio. His generosity was proverbial. At the top of the success, he used to go around the poor streets of Naples and handle thousands of banknotes to people who needs. He supported and patroned a dog shelter for hundreds of dogs, sponsored a house for young mothers and dozens of other philanthropist organizations. If you get the chance to watch any of his movies in YT, with english subtitles, give it a try. And choose "Miseria e Nobilta'" :))

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    David Niven

    David Niven

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    Ernest Hemingway

    Ernest Hemingway

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    Max L.
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So many thanks for your dinner recipe, mate

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    #26

    Marcello Mastroianni

    Marcello Mastroianni

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