{"product_id":"22366-fitzgerald-ella-signed-photograph","title":"Fitzgerald, Ella. (1917–1996) Signed Photograph","description":"Pristine vintage glossy black and white promotional photograph of the great singer, known as the “First Lady of Song,” widely regarded as one of the finest jazz vocalists of all time. Signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Paul \/ Best Wishes \/ Ella Fitzgerald.”  In very fine condition.  8 x 10 inches (20.7 x 25.5 cm).\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003eThe photograph is a promotional image from the 1955 \u003cspan style=\"\"\u003emusical crime film \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci style=\"\"\u003ePete Kelly's Blues.\u003cb style=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003eBased on the 1951 \u003c\/span\u003eradio series\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e, it was directed by and starred \u003c\/span\u003eJack Webb\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e in the title role of a bandleader and musician. \u003c\/span\u003eJanet Leigh\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e is featured as party girl Ivy Conrad, and \u003c\/span\u003eEdmond O'Brien\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e as a gangster who applies pressure to Kelly. \u003c\/span\u003ePeggy Lee\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e portrays alcoholic jazz singer Rose Hopkins (a performance for which she received an \u003c\/span\u003eAcademy Award\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e nomination for \u003c\/span\u003eBest Actress in a Supporting Role\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e). \u003c\/span\u003eElla Fitzgerald\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e makes a cameo as singer Maggie Jackson. \u003c\/span\u003eLee Marvin\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003eMartin Milner\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003eJayne Mansfield\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e also make early career appearances.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003eFrom 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Schubertiade Music and Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46093811056799,"sku":"22366","price":800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/4826\/7423\/files\/Fitzgerald_2C_Ella_Signed_Photograph_22366.jpg?v=1722190525","url":"https:\/\/www.schubertiademusic.com\/products\/22366-fitzgerald-ella-signed-photograph","provider":"Schubertiade Music and Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}