Mario, Queena. (1891-1951). Signed Photograph. From the renowned soprano who made her debut at the Metropolitan Opera in 1922 an was a star there for many years. 8 X 10 inches, some light spotting, else fine. Inscribed to the harpist, Yvonne La Mothe. Sold together with two 8X10 Ortho Print Mishkin photographs of the soprano in two roles. One of these photographs is of Mario in the 1931 Metropolitan production of Hansel und Gretel - the Met's first radio broadcast.
In 1934, despite the demands of her opera and teaching careers, Mario began a successful career as a writer of mystery fiction. Her books like "Murder Meets Mephisto" were populated by opera performers and their entourages and were frequently set at opera houses.
In 1934, despite the demands of her opera and teaching careers, Mario began a successful career as a writer of mystery fiction. Her books like "Murder Meets Mephisto" were populated by opera performers and their entourages and were frequently set at opera houses.
Mario, Queena. (1891-1951). Signed Photograph. From the renowned soprano who made her debut at the Metropolitan Opera in 1922 an was a star there for many years. 8 X 10 inches, some light spotting, else fine. Inscribed to the harpist, Yvonne La Mothe. Sold together with two 8X10 Ortho Print Mishkin photographs of the soprano in two roles. One of these photographs is of Mario in the 1931 Metropolitan production of Hansel und Gretel - the Met's first radio broadcast.
In 1934, despite the demands of her opera and teaching careers, Mario began a successful career as a writer of mystery fiction. Her books like "Murder Meets Mephisto" were populated by opera performers and their entourages and were frequently set at opera houses.
In 1934, despite the demands of her opera and teaching careers, Mario began a successful career as a writer of mystery fiction. Her books like "Murder Meets Mephisto" were populated by opera performers and their entourages and were frequently set at opera houses.