Al Urban Day

Today we take a look at some work by Al Urban, a 1940s and 50s photographer who not only struggled with his own sexuality, but also had to deal with legal harrassment.  We would have lost most of his work had he not entrusted his archive to a close friend shortly before his last arrest.

 

Jules Bacon

I recently found this "new" photo of Mr. America 1943, Jules Bacon.

It was on an estate sale website, and while the fold is unfortunate,

we still get a good impression of this amazing bodybuilder.

 

Unknown

Our only derriere shot of the day is the first of three unknown models.

 

Eddie Theriault

Before his legal problems, Al Urban was in demand for bodybuilding magazine photos.  

This is the impressive Eddie Theriault, a Canadian who never won a major title, 

but did consistently well enough to frequently appear in the press.

 

Bob Spiegel

Her we see Bob Spiegel atop a leather seat.

 

Unknown

This unknown model seems to resemble Jake Gyllenhaal.

 

Henry Karczewski

This is Henry Karczewski in a classic staff pose.

 

Alan Stephan and Bert Goodrich

Al Urban took this photo of championship level bodybuilders

Alan Stephen and Bert Goodrich in 1948.

 

Unknown

Al Urban used an unusual prop and pose in this shot of an unknown.

 

Larry Hedges

Our final Al Urban photo shows Larry Hedges in another pose

that vaguely resembles a Koloman Moser painting.

 

Estonian Military Recruits

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421-422 Rear

 

421-422 Side

 

439-440 Front

 

439-440 Rear

 

439-440 Side

 

489-490 Front

 

489-490 Rear

 

489-490 Side

 

495-496 Front

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495-496 Rear

 

495-496 Side

 

497-498 Front

 

497-498 Rear

 

497-498 Side

Closing the set with the side view of 497-498.

 

G-Rated Hairy Guys

Today we look at some hairy men in G-rated photos.  We start with an advert for a self 

improvement method called Psychokenisis (sic).  I don't hold out a a alot of hope 

for success seeing as how they misspelled the name of the treatment.

Oh, and the broad looks like she's giving him the finger.

 

Minimal grin

We get a minimal grin from this young man whom 

the online snapshot seller called "affectionate."

 

Massage

This is an interesting little massage scene, as there's a fully 

dressed female on the bed in the background.

 

Coney Island

This was taken by Harry Lapow at Coney Island in 1962.

 

Bear on the Rocks

I call this one Bear on the Rocks, and it's one of my two favorites of the day.

See if you can guess my other favorite by leaving a comment on it.

 

Pool catch

"I caught this in the pool after the last hurricane."

 

Athletic Mug Shot

Although I'm pretty sure this is an athlete,

it looks a little like a mugshot.

 

Coconut home hither

This guy lounging on a coconut tree trunk

is giving us a "come hither" look.

 

Reader

This fellow looks like he's reading a large format magazine.

 

Swedes

Ending the set with two burly Swedish water polo players who look like brothers.