American actress (1895–1952) who earned a place in Hollywood history as the first African-American performer to win an Academy Award, for her memorable turn as Mammy in Gone with the Wind. Vintage matte-finish 7.25 x 9 photo of a fur-clad McDaniels standing next to a fireplace, signed and inscribed in ink “To Pfe. Reuben G. Burrell from Hattie McDaniels.” The actress, whose real name was Hattie McDaniel, was incorrectly billed as “Hattie McDaniels” in several films, even after winning the Academy Award for Gone with the Wind. Matted and framed to an overall size of 13.5 x 15.5. A few creases (confined to background at right), otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.
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