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Kelly, Grace. (1929–1982) Early Signed Photograph
Kelly, Grace. (1929–1982) Early Signed Photograph
Kelly, Grace. (1929–1982). Early Signed Photograph.

Very fine signed photograph of the American actress who later became Princess of Monaco, signed and inscribed "To Paul with Best Wishes / Grace Kelly". The 1952 photograph is by Marcus Blechman, and according to our consignor who was present, was signed by Kelly in person that year, around the time of her performances in "To Be Continued" at the Booth Theatre, NY that year. Light wear along edges with and scattered light creasing with one more significant vertical crease, some staining to verso, else fine. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.). A highly desirable early example of Kelly's signature, very uncommon from this period just prior to her launch into stratospheric fame.

Obtained in person by 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.

After graduating from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in 1949, Kelly began appearing in New York City theatrical productions and television broadcasts and made her film debut in Fourteen Hours (1951), soon gaining stardom from her roles in Fred Zinnemann's western film High Noon (1952), and John Ford's adventure-romance Mogambo (1953), the latter of which earned her the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress nomination. She won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in the drama The Country Girl (1954). Other notable works include the war film The Bridges at Toko-Ri (1954), the romantic comedy High Society (1956), and three Alfred Hitchcock suspense thrillers: Dial M for Murder (1954), Rear Window (1954), and To Catch a Thief (1955).

Kelly, Grace. (1929–1982) Early Signed Photograph

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Kelly, Grace. (1929–1982). Early Signed Photograph.

Very fine signed photograph of the American actress who later became Princess of Monaco, signed and inscribed "To Paul with Best Wishes / Grace Kelly". The 1952 photograph is by Marcus Blechman, and according to our consignor who was present, was signed by Kelly in person that year, around the time of her performances in "To Be Continued" at the Booth Theatre, NY that year. Light wear along edges with and scattered light creasing with one more significant vertical crease, some staining to verso, else fine. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.). A highly desirable early example of Kelly's signature, very uncommon from this period just prior to her launch into stratospheric fame.

Obtained in person by 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.

After graduating from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in 1949, Kelly began appearing in New York City theatrical productions and television broadcasts and made her film debut in Fourteen Hours (1951), soon gaining stardom from her roles in Fred Zinnemann's western film High Noon (1952), and John Ford's adventure-romance Mogambo (1953), the latter of which earned her the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress nomination. She won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in the drama The Country Girl (1954). Other notable works include the war film The Bridges at Toko-Ri (1954), the romantic comedy High Society (1956), and three Alfred Hitchcock suspense thrillers: Dial M for Murder (1954), Rear Window (1954), and To Catch a Thief (1955).

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