Legg, Harris. (1911-1996) & Legg, Phyllis. (1916-2005)

Harris Legg Ice Follies 1940 - Original Photograph

Dramatic still from the 1940s Ice Follies revue, with Harris Legg jumping over a woman, probably his later wife Phyllis, who is held up in the air by four more four more female skaters. Manuscript inscription in capital print letters to foot in ink in an unknown hand, "Harris Legg / Ice follies /1940." Oblong format, 7.5 x 9.25 inches (19 x 23.5 cm). Slightly scratched, else fine.

Harris Legg, born in New England but raised in Ontario, was with the Ice Follies from their inauguration in 1936. Phyllis, née Rebholz, from Minnesota, joined a few years later. They married in 1941 and became known for their acts using stilt skates (not depicted here). (21857)
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