^Lot 949 Dorothy Dandridge

Beautiful and talented African-American actress (1922–1965) who earned an Academy Award nomination for her leading role in the 1954 film Carmen Jones. She died of a drug overdose at the age of 42. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 MCA publicity photo of Dandridge surrounded by lace, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “Johnny—Thanks for everything—Sincerely, Dorothy Dandridge.” In very good condition, with some scattered light creases and surface marks and a couple of light brushes and irregular ink adhesion to signature and inscription.