Vintage double-weight portrait photograph of the American actress in a gown of tulle and lace, signed and inscribed in blue ink at lower center, "Paris 1954." Signature and inscription largely faded, else very good. 7 x 9.5 inches; 18 x 24 cm. From the autograph collection of Hélène de Poutiloff, who was active in the French Resistance before emigrating to the US in 1953.
Loy began her screen career playing treacherous femmes fatales, attaining stardom in the 1930s for roles as glib, resourceful sophisticates. Dubbed the “Queen of Hollywood” during her heyday, Loy was often promoted by her studio as every man’s “dream wife.” (Britannica)
Vintage double-weight portrait photograph of the American actress in a gown of tulle and lace, signed and inscribed in blue ink at lower center, "Paris 1954." Signature and inscription largely faded, else very good. 7 x 9.5 inches; 18 x 24 cm. From the autograph collection of Hélène de Poutiloff, who was active in the French Resistance before emigrating to the US in 1953.
Loy began her screen career playing treacherous femmes fatales, attaining stardom in the 1930s for roles as glib, resourceful sophisticates. Dubbed the “Queen of Hollywood” during her heyday, Loy was often promoted by her studio as every man’s “dream wife.” (Britannica)