Description: DOROTHY DANDRIDGE Vintage, document, 2 pages (1 leaf recto and verso), 8 1/2" x 11", August 16, 1952on Loew's Incorporated MGM Pictures, Culver City, California Personnel Record form Boldly penned in blue fountain pen ink Accomplished in Dandridge's own hand with her legal name of Dorothy Jean Dandridge, address1032 N. Hilldale, age 29 with her date of birth 11-9-22 and her birth place of Cleveland, Ohio.Lists herself as a US Citizen. In case of accident to notify her mother Mrs. Ruby Dandridge. Signed: "Dorothy Dandridge" At this time Dandridge was about to make the best film of her career with MGM, Carmen Jones, Billy Rose's Black American updating of Bizet's opera Condition: very good Dorothy Dandridge was African-American film and theatre actress, singer and dancer. She isperhaps best known for being the first black actress to be nominated for an Academy Award forBest Actress in a Leading Role for her performance in the 1954 film Carmen Jones, co-starring Harry Belafonte. Also nominated for a Golden Globe for Porky and Bess (1959), starring opposite Sidney Poitier. Sadly Dandridge died young, age 42, of a drug overdose. Born: 1922, Cleveland, Ohio; died: 1965, West Hollywood, California. Please read before buying! George Houle Palm Springs, California 92263 PAYMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED WITHIN 2 DAYS OF PURCHASE Shipping charges may vary depending on weight, size, value, and destination. Multiple purchases may be combined to save on shipping. International packages ship at HIGHER RATES. We Guarantee Authenticity Of All Signed Items! We Are Members of ABAA and PADA.
Price: 1500 USD
Location: Palm Springs, California
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