Horne, Lena. (1917–2010). Signed Photograph in Show Boat. 1946. Stunning 11 x 14 inch color glossy photograph of the great singer/actress in the role of Julie LaVerne in the "Show Boat" segment of the 1946 MGM musical "Til the Clouds Roll By," signed and inscribed in black ink and in fine condition.
Having already played the role in the above segment, Horne wanted to be considered for the role in MGM's 1951 full version of Show Boat. However, she lost the part to Ava Gardner, a personal friend in real life, due to the Production Code's ban on interracial relationships in films. In the documentary "That's Entertainment! III" Horne stated that MGM executives required Gardner to practice her singing using Horne's recordings, which offended both actresses.
Having already played the role in the above segment, Horne wanted to be considered for the role in MGM's 1951 full version of Show Boat. However, she lost the part to Ava Gardner, a personal friend in real life, due to the Production Code's ban on interracial relationships in films. In the documentary "That's Entertainment! III" Horne stated that MGM executives required Gardner to practice her singing using Horne's recordings, which offended both actresses.
Horne, Lena. (1917–2010). Signed Photograph in Show Boat. 1946. Stunning 11 x 14 inch color glossy photograph of the great singer/actress in the role of Julie LaVerne in the "Show Boat" segment of the 1946 MGM musical "Til the Clouds Roll By," signed and inscribed in black ink and in fine condition.
Having already played the role in the above segment, Horne wanted to be considered for the role in MGM's 1951 full version of Show Boat. However, she lost the part to Ava Gardner, a personal friend in real life, due to the Production Code's ban on interracial relationships in films. In the documentary "That's Entertainment! III" Horne stated that MGM executives required Gardner to practice her singing using Horne's recordings, which offended both actresses.
Having already played the role in the above segment, Horne wanted to be considered for the role in MGM's 1951 full version of Show Boat. However, she lost the part to Ava Gardner, a personal friend in real life, due to the Production Code's ban on interracial relationships in films. In the documentary "That's Entertainment! III" Horne stated that MGM executives required Gardner to practice her singing using Horne's recordings, which offended both actresses.