Original publicity photograph of Irene Dunne

  • Universal City: Universal Pictures, 1942
By Irene Dunne (subject)
Universal City: Universal Pictures, 1942. Vintage publicity photograph of actress Irene Dunne reclining at the beach, 1942. Printed mimeo snipe affixed the verso, noting Dunne's forthcoming appearance in the Gregory La Cava film "Lady in a Jam."

Dunne was at the height of her cinematic powers in the 1940s, appearing prolifically in both comic and romantic roles.

From the archive of noted Hollywood still photographer Ray Jones. Born in Wisconsin on January 1, 1901, Jones worked for Paramount Pictures in the early 1930s, and went on to be the head of the still photography department at Universal Pictures in 1935, where he worked well into the 1950s.

10 x 8 inches. Near Fine, with annotations in manuscript ink on the bottom edge of the recto margin.

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