Guinness, Alec. (1914–2000). Signed Photograph by Cecil Beaton. Signed halftone photograph of the legendary British actor by the eminent British photographer and stage/costume designer Cecil Beaton (1904–1980). Probably cut page from unidentified book; unevenly cut to the right. Inscribed "To Paul — good wishes / Alec Guinness." 8.5 x 5.25 inches (21.5 x 13.3 cm). In fine condition.
Guinness won an Academy Award as Best Actor for his performance in The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957), while Beaton won two Academy Awards for the costumes he designed for the films Gigi (1958) and My Fair Lady (1964).
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.
Guinness, Alec. (1914–2000). Signed Photograph by Cecil Beaton. Signed halftone photograph of the legendary British actor by the eminent British photographer and stage/costume designer Cecil Beaton (1904–1980). Probably cut page from unidentified book; unevenly cut to the right. Inscribed "To Paul — good wishes / Alec Guinness." 8.5 x 5.25 inches (21.5 x 13.3 cm). In fine condition.
Guinness won an Academy Award as Best Actor for his performance in The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957), while Beaton won two Academy Awards for the costumes he designed for the films Gigi (1958) and My Fair Lady (1964).
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.