Description: An original press photograph from the archives of the venerable 150 year-old Star Tribune newspaper in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Type & Size: A 7x9" original photograph.Condition: Photo from a working archive. May contain notes, marks, labels, clippings, and/or retouching by the staff at the time of publication. May contain issues associated with time, age, and use. Please see images for scans.This is a vintage photograph capturing the renowned British actors Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh walking together in London. They are dressed in elegant attire, with Olivier in a trench coat and hat, and Leigh wearing a dark coat with a scarf, indicating the season may be cooler. The background suggests a city street environment, with cars and other pedestrians visible.Laurence Olivier was an iconic actor and director, widely regarded for his Shakespearean roles as well as his contribution to theater and film. Vivien Leigh is celebrated for her performances in classic films such as "Gone with the Wind" and "A Streetcar Named Desire." The historical context ties this image to their involvement in war relief efforts during World War II, underlining their public and philanthropic roles beyond cinema.Text present on photo:Laurence Olivier and his wife, Vivian Leigh, movie stars, are shown in London after their ar- rival from New York to aid their country's war relief drive. 15,000 Men Olivier and Leigh 1 col - 4½" deep Tel £135 318 JAN 29 1940- - - The press photo archives contained a mix of silver gelatin and wire photographs from sources such as Associated Press Wirephoto. Generally B&W images with no typed text on them in this archive are silver gelatin images, and photos with typed text are wire photos. All images are vintage and original to their era.
Price: 39 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2025-01-01T16:50:03.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
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Type: Photograph
Subject: movie stars, war relief, World War II, 1940, vintage
Theme: celebrities, theater, history, people
Featured Person/Artist: Olivier, Leigh
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1940
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Size: 7x9 inches
Time Period Manufactured: 1925-1949
Number of Photographs: 1
Antique: No
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Vintage: Yes
Framing: Unframed
