Beautiful and talented African-American actress (1922–1965) who earned an Academy Award nomination for her leading role in the 1954 film Carmen Jones. She died of a drug overdose at the age of 42. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 MCA publicity photo, signed and inscribed in ink, “For R—, Sincerely, Dorothy Dandridge.” In very good condition, with scattered small creases, surface marks, and dings (one to forehead) and small spot of skinning to top margin, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.
