Novak, Kim. (b. 1933). "Jeanne Eagles" - Signed 1957 Photograph.
Signed promotional still from the 1957 Columbia film, a full-length portrait of the American actress scantily clad for a burlesque show. Inscribed to Paul McMahon. Copyright is "1957 Columbia Pictures," but the title of the film is not mentioned. 10 x 8 inches (25.5 x 20.4 cm). Small tear to right margin; else in fine condition.
Offered a choice for her next project, Novak selected the biopic Jeanne Eagles (1957), in which she portrayed the stage and silk-screen actress who was addicted to heroin. Co-starring Jeff Chandler, the film was a largely fictional account of Eagels' life. The film drew negative reviews but turned a profit at the box office. Eagles' family sued Columbia over the way Eagels had been depicted in the movie.
From the collection of Paul McMahon, a critic, photographer and artist who worked for more than 13 years touring with Marlene Dietrich as the icon’s stage manager, announcer, dresser, secretary and escort, and later spent 25 years as an arts and entertainment reviewer and photographer with Gay Community News, Esplanade, Tommy’s Connection, The Mirror, Bay Windows and other publications.
Novak, Kim. (b. 1933). "Jeanne Eagles" - Signed 1957 Photograph.
Signed promotional still from the 1957 Columbia film, a full-length portrait of the American actress scantily clad for a burlesque show. Inscribed to Paul McMahon. Copyright is "1957 Columbia Pictures," but the title of the film is not mentioned. 10 x 8 inches (25.5 x 20.4 cm). Small tear to right margin; else in fine condition.
Offered a choice for her next project, Novak selected the biopic Jeanne Eagles (1957), in which she portrayed the stage and silk-screen actress who was addicted to heroin. Co-starring Jeff Chandler, the film was a largely fictional account of Eagels' life. The film drew negative reviews but turned a profit at the box office. Eagles' family sued Columbia over the way Eagels had been depicted in the movie.
From the collection of Paul McMahon, a critic, photographer and artist who worked for more than 13 years touring with Marlene Dietrich as the icon’s stage manager, announcer, dresser, secretary and escort, and later spent 25 years as an arts and entertainment reviewer and photographer with Gay Community News, Esplanade, Tommy’s Connection, The Mirror, Bay Windows and other publications.