Signed pair of candid photographs of the American actress in her dressing room, one inscribed "To Paul." Blemish to middle of image on the deckled-edge photograph and diagonal crease to upper right corner of the straight-edged photograph, else fine. 3.5 x 5.5 inches; 8.9 x 14 cm.
A prominent movie star of the 1940s and 50s, the actress is best known today for her performance in All About Eve and her Academy Award–winning performance in the 1947 film Gentleman's Agreement.
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.
Signed pair of candid photographs of the American actress in her dressing room, one inscribed "To Paul." Blemish to middle of image on the deckled-edge photograph and diagonal crease to upper right corner of the straight-edged photograph, else fine. 3.5 x 5.5 inches; 8.9 x 14 cm.
A prominent movie star of the 1940s and 50s, the actress is best known today for her performance in All About Eve and her Academy Award–winning performance in the 1947 film Gentleman's Agreement.
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.