Ann Harding for Paris Bound, for Pathé
Russell Ball, American, 1891 - 1942
1929
Black and white vintage print
Image: 13 1/4 × 10 3/8 in. (33.7 × 26.4 cm)
Sheet: 13 1/4 × 10 3/8 in. (33.7 × 26.4 cm)
Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth: The John Kobal Foundation Collection; Purchased through the Mrs. Harvey P. Hood W'18 Fund
2019.57.4203
Geography
Place Made: United States, North America
Period
20th century
Object Name
Photograph
Research Area
Photograph
Not on view
Inscriptions
Verso: Upper center, in graphite, "Ann Harding, the original Mary Dugan in "The Trial of Mary Dugan" on Broadway, has brought her glorious voice and hair to the screen. She has been signed by Pathé and will first be seen in "Paris Bound" an all-dialogue version of Madge Kennedy's recent stage success." / Center, in graphite, "8/12/29" / Center, stamped in green ink, "Photo credit Russell Ball" / Center left, stamped in pink ink, "Must be returned property of Photoplay Magazine Date filed" / Lower right, stamped in pink ink, "Property of return to library Photoplay Magazine"
Provenance
John Kobal Foundation Limited, London, England; sold to present collection, 2019.
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