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This is an AUTHENTIC HAND SIGNED ORIGINAL Vintage 8"x 10" BW photo of German-American actress & singer MARLENE DIETRICH featuring her autograph. Marie Magdalene "Marlene" Dietrich (27 December 1901 - 6 May 1992) was a German-American actress & singer. Her career spanned from the 1910s to the 1980s. in 1920s Berlin, Dietrich performed on the stage & in silent films. Her performance as Lola-Lola in The Blue Angel (1930), brought her international acclaim & a contract with Paramount Pictures. Dietrich starred in many Hollywood films such as Morocco (1930), Shanghai Express (1932) & Desire (1936). She successfully traded on her glamorous persona & "exotic" looks, & became one of the highest-paid actresses of the era. Throughout World War II, she was a high-profile entertainer in the United States. Although she still made occasional films after the war such as Witness for the Prosecution (1957), Dietrich spent most of the 1950s to the 1970s touring the world as a marquee live-show performer. Dietrich was known for her humanitarian efforts during the war, housing German & French exiles, providing financial support & even advocating their American citizenship. For her work on improving morale on the front lines during the war, she received several honors from the United States, France, Belgium & Israel. in 1999, the American Film Institute named Dietrich the ninth greatest female screen legend of classic Hollywood cinema. From the early 1950s until the mid-1970s, Dietrich worked almost exclusively as a cabaret artist, performing live in large theatres in major cities worldwide. This is an awesome autographed piece of entertainment memorabilia & will look great framed. This signed photo comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. All of the autographed items I have listed are from my personal collection. They were either obtained by me personally from the celebrity(s) or through a reputable dealer. If not satisfied with this item you may return it within 10 days. This photo is boldly signed & is in Xlt. condition. All photos are sent in either top loaders and/or archival acid free backer boards & clear plastic sleeves. Shipping & handling is FREE U.S, $32.00 Canada, & $43.00 OVERSEAS. WE WILL COMBINE ORDERS TO SAVE YOU COSTS FOR S/H. We do our very best to ship items within 24 hours of payment being received. Email us if you have any questions regarding this item. CHECK OUT OUR MANY OTHER GREAT ITEMS LISTED! Marlene Dietrich Signed Photo - Morocco The Blue Angel, W/Coa
