Rodgers, Richard. (1902–1979). Early Signed Photograph to Clifton Webb. Exceptional vintage matte-finish 7.25 x 9.25 inch bust portrait boldly signed and inscribed by the important American composer and lyricist of more than 900 songs and 40 Broadway musicals including (with Lorenz Hart) Pal Joey, Jumbo and Babes in Arms. With Oscar Hammerstein, he would contribute to such classics as South Pacific, The King and I and Oklahoma!.
An uncommonly early image, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Cliff, a swell feller, from his friend, Dick.” Blindstamped in the lower right by the photographer, Nickolas Muray of New York. Attractively double-matted and framed to an overall size of 13.25 x 15.5. In fine condition.
In 1928, Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart's "She's My Baby" opened on Broadway, starring Beatrice Lillie and Clifton Webb and the present photograph likely dates from around this time. Between 1913 and 1947, the tall and slender performer Clifton Webb, who sang in a clear, gentle tenor, appeared in 23 Broadway shows, starting with major supporting roles and quickly progressing to leads. He introduced Irving Berlin's "Easter Parade" and George and Ira Gershwin's "I've Got a Crush on You" in Treasure Girl (1928); Arthur Schwartz and Howard Dietz's "I Guess I'll Have to Change My Plan" in The Little Show (1929) and "Louisiana Hayride" in Flying Colors (1932); and Irving Berlin's "Not for All the Rice in China" in As Thousands Cheer (1933). He went on to be known for his Oscar-nominated roles in such films as Laura, The Razor's Edge, and Sitting Pretty.
An uncommonly early image, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Cliff, a swell feller, from his friend, Dick.” Blindstamped in the lower right by the photographer, Nickolas Muray of New York. Attractively double-matted and framed to an overall size of 13.25 x 15.5. In fine condition.
In 1928, Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart's "She's My Baby" opened on Broadway, starring Beatrice Lillie and Clifton Webb and the present photograph likely dates from around this time. Between 1913 and 1947, the tall and slender performer Clifton Webb, who sang in a clear, gentle tenor, appeared in 23 Broadway shows, starting with major supporting roles and quickly progressing to leads. He introduced Irving Berlin's "Easter Parade" and George and Ira Gershwin's "I've Got a Crush on You" in Treasure Girl (1928); Arthur Schwartz and Howard Dietz's "I Guess I'll Have to Change My Plan" in The Little Show (1929) and "Louisiana Hayride" in Flying Colors (1932); and Irving Berlin's "Not for All the Rice in China" in As Thousands Cheer (1933). He went on to be known for his Oscar-nominated roles in such films as Laura, The Razor's Edge, and Sitting Pretty.
Rodgers, Richard. (1902–1979). Early Signed Photograph to Clifton Webb. Exceptional vintage matte-finish 7.25 x 9.25 inch bust portrait boldly signed and inscribed by the important American composer and lyricist of more than 900 songs and 40 Broadway musicals including (with Lorenz Hart) Pal Joey, Jumbo and Babes in Arms. With Oscar Hammerstein, he would contribute to such classics as South Pacific, The King and I and Oklahoma!.
An uncommonly early image, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Cliff, a swell feller, from his friend, Dick.” Blindstamped in the lower right by the photographer, Nickolas Muray of New York. Attractively double-matted and framed to an overall size of 13.25 x 15.5. In fine condition.
In 1928, Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart's "She's My Baby" opened on Broadway, starring Beatrice Lillie and Clifton Webb and the present photograph likely dates from around this time. Between 1913 and 1947, the tall and slender performer Clifton Webb, who sang in a clear, gentle tenor, appeared in 23 Broadway shows, starting with major supporting roles and quickly progressing to leads. He introduced Irving Berlin's "Easter Parade" and George and Ira Gershwin's "I've Got a Crush on You" in Treasure Girl (1928); Arthur Schwartz and Howard Dietz's "I Guess I'll Have to Change My Plan" in The Little Show (1929) and "Louisiana Hayride" in Flying Colors (1932); and Irving Berlin's "Not for All the Rice in China" in As Thousands Cheer (1933). He went on to be known for his Oscar-nominated roles in such films as Laura, The Razor's Edge, and Sitting Pretty.
An uncommonly early image, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Cliff, a swell feller, from his friend, Dick.” Blindstamped in the lower right by the photographer, Nickolas Muray of New York. Attractively double-matted and framed to an overall size of 13.25 x 15.5. In fine condition.
In 1928, Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart's "She's My Baby" opened on Broadway, starring Beatrice Lillie and Clifton Webb and the present photograph likely dates from around this time. Between 1913 and 1947, the tall and slender performer Clifton Webb, who sang in a clear, gentle tenor, appeared in 23 Broadway shows, starting with major supporting roles and quickly progressing to leads. He introduced Irving Berlin's "Easter Parade" and George and Ira Gershwin's "I've Got a Crush on You" in Treasure Girl (1928); Arthur Schwartz and Howard Dietz's "I Guess I'll Have to Change My Plan" in The Little Show (1929) and "Louisiana Hayride" in Flying Colors (1932); and Irving Berlin's "Not for All the Rice in China" in As Thousands Cheer (1933). He went on to be known for his Oscar-nominated roles in such films as Laura, The Razor's Edge, and Sitting Pretty.