Tallulah Bankhead 1932 Flapper Pose Clarence Bull Original 8x10 Camera Negative - A remarkable Original Eastman Kodak Nitrate 8x10 inch Camera Negative with hand retouched highlights and hand applied India ink code. This is a gorgeous portrait taken by famed Hollywood photographer Clarence Sinclair Bull of the legendary screen star Tallulah Bankhead, dated September 1932. A real treasure being released from our historic archives. - Tallulah Bankhead was a trailblazing American actress born in 1902. With her magnetic personality and distinct voice, she gained fame in theater, film, and radio during the 1920s to 1950s. Known for her uninhibited lifestyle and boldness, Bankhead challenged societal norms and became an icon of the Jazz Age. She starred in acclaimed Broadway productions and appeared in movies like "Lifeboat." Bankhead's electrifying stage presence and wit made her unforgettable. However, her extravagant lifestyle and addiction struggles also made headlines. Despite her tumultuous personal life, Tallulah Bankhead remains celebrated for her exceptional talent and indelible mark on entertainment history. -Clarence Sinclair Bull was an influential American photographer, born in 1896. He became renowned for his iconic portraits of Hollywood stars during the Golden Age of cinema. Working for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) studios for over four decades, Bull captured the essence of countless legendary actors and actresses, creating captivating and glamorous images that helped shape their public personas. His innovative use of lighting and composition elevated the art of movie still photography, leaving an indelible mark on the industry. Bull's work remains celebrated today, as a testament to his remarkable talent and contribution to the world of film and photography.This is an original studio or photographer's 8x10 inches black and white photographic negative from our historic archive. This is a real collector's item and would make superb quality photographs or prints. This would also be a great addition to any collection or image archive. This original black and white photographic negative is in Excellent condition. This collector's item is being sold from one collector to another, no rights are given or implied. Silver Screen Mementos are gradually releasing from their vast archives thousands of original photographs, transparencies, negatives, slides, lobby cards and other movie or television memorabilia.
