Nostalgia: How the First Star Wars Was Filmed

Unique photos from the sets of the first time filming of Star Wars. Those who wish can put up a stingy male tear :)


Darth Vader reveals his secret to Luke, who hangs over cardboard boxes covered with mattresses.


Phil Tippet and John Berg are working on animating three walking robots.




Costume Bob Fat.


Carey Fisher (Princess Leia) sit in the arms of Peter Matthew (Chewbuck)


The process of shooting the opening credits. It was hard before without Adobe After Effects.


A snow monster drags a mannequin by Luke Skywalker by the leg. An actor in a monster costume constantly fell, taking a few steps, because of the huge boots on stilts.


In front of the dining room door: director Irwin Kerschner, Ford, Carey Fisher and Billy Dee Williams.


Ford against the backdrop of the X-Wing fighter. A fairly detailed study of the fighter is visible.


Iconic Photography: Mark Hamill, George Lucas, Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford.


In the foreground: Harrison Ford (Han Solo), David Prause (Darth Vader), Peter Matthew (Chewbacca), Carrie Fisher (Princess Leia), Kenny Baker (R2-D2) and Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker).

Photos were published in the online version of VanityFair magazine .