One of the first Puerto Ricans of African descent (1901-1970) to become a major star in the United States and one of the first "new style" black screen actors, who neither sang nor danced but played regular characters. Vintage glossy 8 x 9.5 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Peter from Juano Hernandez.” Trimmed lower edge and some light scattered surface creases and impressions, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.