Leigh, Vivien. (1913–1967). "Sidewalks of London" - Signed Photograph. Luminous signed promotional photograph of the British actress for the film "Sidewalks of London." Caption in negative, "Vivien Leigh in Paramount Pictures" and the still number "p2658-11." 10.25 x 8 inches (25.8 x 20.2 cm). Light wear to lower margin; small scratch near right margin, else fine.
In 1938, Vivien Leigh starred in the British-produced Paramount film St. Martin's Lane, along with Charles Laughton, Rex Harrison and Tyrone Guthrie. The movie centered around a group of street entertainers known as buskers, who took Vivien's character, Libby, into their group. The U.S. premiere didn't happen until 1940, retitled as Sidewalks of London, taking full advantage of Vivien's newfound stardom as Scarlett O'Hara, in Gone With the Wind.
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.
Leigh, Vivien. (1913–1967). "Sidewalks of London" - Signed Photograph. Luminous signed promotional photograph of the British actress for the film "Sidewalks of London." Caption in negative, "Vivien Leigh in Paramount Pictures" and the still number "p2658-11." 10.25 x 8 inches (25.8 x 20.2 cm). Light wear to lower margin; small scratch near right margin, else fine.
In 1938, Vivien Leigh starred in the British-produced Paramount film St. Martin's Lane, along with Charles Laughton, Rex Harrison and Tyrone Guthrie. The movie centered around a group of street entertainers known as buskers, who took Vivien's character, Libby, into their group. The U.S. premiere didn't happen until 1940, retitled as Sidewalks of London, taking full advantage of Vivien's newfound stardom as Scarlett O'Hara, in Gone With the Wind.
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.