Internationally famous star of the Metropolitan Opera, Broadway, motion pictures, radio and recordings was also known as, and played, “The Tennessee Nightingale.” She died tragically in an airplane crash in 1947. It has been claimed that Elvis Presley's "Graceland" mansion was named in honor of her. Beautiful vintage sepia glossy 8 x 10 photo of the seated Moore in profile, in costume, signed “Very sincerely, Grace Moore, Feb. 1930” in fountain pen. Moore has also added what may be her character’s name to the lower left of the photograph. In fine condition, with corner creasing and mild edge toning. R&R COA.
