Signed original candid photograph of the American actress and activist backstage at what is likely the Emerson Colonial Theatre in Boston. Signed in black ink. Fine. 3.25 x 4.5 inches; 8.3 x 11.4 cm.

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.