filmtwit
Desperate but not serious
Before heading off to Hollywood in the mid 50's. Kubrick made a living as a photographer for Look Magazine. In the 50's he did a series of short documentary films for RKO. Several of the photos at the below link appear to have been taking at that time
http://www.retronaut.co/2011/11/new-york-1940s-by-stanley-kubrick/
Enjoy!
http://www.retronaut.co/2011/11/new-york-1940s-by-stanley-kubrick/
Enjoy!