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Auction History Result 5b0129 GERTRUDE LAWRENCE signed deluxe stage play 8x10 still 1930s headshot of the legendary actress! Date Sold 9/26/2023 Sold For: Login or Register to see sold price. An Original Vintage Theatrical Autographed Deluxe 8" x 10" [20 x 25 cm] Stage Play Still (Learn More) Gertrude Lawrence was a legendary stage star from the 1920s to the 1950s, who appeared in just nine movies during her illustrious career. She was great friend with Noel Coward, and worked on productions together. She was the reason the musical adaptation of "Anna and the King of Siam" occurred (as "The King and I"). She bought the rights to the non-musical movie, and she persuaded Rodgers & Hammerstein to adapt it into a musical, on the condition that she starred in it. She appeared in the play for a year and a half, being billed above the title. Unfortunately, in 1952, after the play had run for a year and a half, she was diagnosed with cancer, and passed away at the age of 54. Before she died, she had Yul Brynner's name placed above the title alongside hers, so that he would have that billing after she passed away! In 1968, a biography of her life was filmed, called "Star!", with Julie Andrews playing Lawrence. Important Added Info: Note that this still has been personally autographed (signed) by Gertrude Lawrence! Our consignor is a longtime collector who purchased this signed item from a reputable dealer. He does not have a certificate of authenticity, but we believe the signature to likely be authentic. Also note that this is a deluxe still printed on double weight paper stock. As is true of all the signed items we are currently auctioning, we give every buyer 30 days in which to review what they purchased (although we prefer they do any "authenticating" while the auction is "live" and before they place a bid) and they can return any item as long as it is within 30 days of the end of the auction. On non-signed items, we give a "lifetime guarantee" on everything we auction, but on signed items, we give the above modified guarantee of 30 days after the auction closes. Condition: very good. Learn More about condition grades 
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