Andre Drapp by Arax

Here's Andre on the center podium this time, flanked by two unknown competitors (though I think I should know the guy on Andre's left...). This might be from the 1947 Mr. France competition, Andre's first big contest win. I've included two more studio shots by Arax, most likely from 1947 or '48.

Steve Reeves, John Grimek and Andre Drapp by Arax

A very nice competition shot from the 1948 Mr. Universe contest by France's leading physique photographer Gregor Arax. John Grimek was the overall winner, with Steve Reeves placing second and Andre Drapp in third. It looks like Andre thought he should have won, as he tries to claim a piece of the winner's podium. Maybe it was a bit of fun for his fellow-countryman's lens. In any case, John Grimek is taking it in (slightly blurry) stride...