The Mills Brothers were not only the first black vocal group to have wide appeal among whites, they were the most successful American group of all time, with 71 chart singles spanning four decades. The four brothers were born in Piqua, Ohio. John, Jr. in 1910, Herbert in 1912, Harry in 1913, and Donald in 1915. Paper Doll (1943) became one of the biggest hits of the decade. The group made appearances in several movies during the early 1940s, and hit number one again in 1944 with You'll Always Hurt the One You Love. Jim-dandy lot of four candid vintage glossy photos, ranging in size from 3.5 x 6 to 4.75 x 7, each signed in fountain pen by the respective brother pictured. John has signed and inscribed “To Lorraine.” In overall fine to very good condition, with scattered light creasing to each due to adhesive residue on the reverse, smudging to the beginning of John Mills’ signature. R&R COA.
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