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 6 x 7.75 photo of the seated actress in an evening gown and fur wrap, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Peter—The best, Dorothy Dandridge.” A few light creases (touching last name) and rubs to surface, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.
