Promising American actress (1913-1970) whose career was cut short by alcoholism. She retired from films in 1942 and spent a large part of the remainder of her life in mental institutions, dying of cancer at 57. Scarce vintage glossy 8 x 10 Paramount Pictures publicity photo of Farmer at the start of her Hollywood career, signed in fountain pen by the 23-year-old actress, "Frances Farmer, July 30, '37." Reverse bears two Culver Pictures stamps. In fine condition, with a single tack hole to the top edge, and a light crease to the upper right corner.
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