American actress (1908–1942) who enjoyed great success as a popular screen comedienne in the 1930s and who became Mrs. Clark Gable in 1939. On January 16, 1942, the plane in which Lombard was traveling en route to a war bond rally crashed into Mount Potosi near Las Vegas, killing all 22 passengers. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Alice D— Jennings, Cordially, Carole Lombard.” Scattered small creases (touching forehead) and surface marks, otherwise fine condition. PSA/DNA Auction LOA and R&R COA.
