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Thelma Todd

Innuendo-laden Thelma Todd photo inscribed “My foul ways”

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Innuendo-laden Thelma Todd photo inscribed “My foul ways”

American actress (1905–1935) best remembered for her appearances in such comedy classics as Monkey Business, Horse Feathers, and Another Fine Mess. Though her death from carbon monoxide poisoning at the age of 30 was ruled an accident, suspicious circumstances led to a number of theories of varying plausibility, including speculation that she was the victim of a “hit” ordered by gangster “Lucky” Luciano. Mysterious and uncommon vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 Bernard photo of Todd holding a smoldering cigarette, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To you, My foul ways, Always, Thelma.” Photo is housed in its original presentation folder. In fine condition, with scattered silvering to darker areas of image and background. A scarce item full of innuendo and intrigue! R&R COA.

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  • Dates: #340 - Ended December 10, 2008