Tucker, Sophie. (1884–1966). Signed Original Maurice Seymour Portrait Photograph.
Signed Maurice Seymour of Chicago photograph of the American singer and comedian, "The last of the red-hot Mamas," a popular vaudeville singer and performer who also appeared in a handful of films, such as "Broadway Melody" of 1937 and "Sensations of 1945." Inscribed "To Paul / Sophie Tucker" in black ink. Light wear to margins, overall in fine condition. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.).
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.
Tucker, Sophie. (1884–1966). Signed Original Maurice Seymour Portrait Photograph.
Signed Maurice Seymour of Chicago photograph of the American singer and comedian, "The last of the red-hot Mamas," a popular vaudeville singer and performer who also appeared in a handful of films, such as "Broadway Melody" of 1937 and "Sensations of 1945." Inscribed "To Paul / Sophie Tucker" in black ink. Light wear to margins, overall in fine condition. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.).
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.