Durante, Jimmy. (1893–1980). Signed Photograph.
Signed photograph of the American comedian performing on stage, inscribed to Paul McMahon. 10 x 8 inches (25.5 x 20.7 cm). Small bumps to left margin from ring binding; else in fine condition.
An ideal signed example from the American comedian, actor, singer, and pianist whose distinctive gravelly speech, Lower-East-Side accent, comic language-butchery, jazz-influenced songs, and prominent nose helped make him one of America's most familiar and popular personalities of the 1920s through the 1970s.
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.
Durante, Jimmy. (1893–1980). Signed Photograph.
Signed photograph of the American comedian performing on stage, inscribed to Paul McMahon. 10 x 8 inches (25.5 x 20.7 cm). Small bumps to left margin from ring binding; else in fine condition.
An ideal signed example from the American comedian, actor, singer, and pianist whose distinctive gravelly speech, Lower-East-Side accent, comic language-butchery, jazz-influenced songs, and prominent nose helped make him one of America's most familiar and popular personalities of the 1920s through the 1970s.
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.