This postcard features a portrait of pretty American actress and singer, Dorothy Lamour (1914-1996). She is frequently remembered for her appearance in the “Road to …” movies. This 1940”s series of popular comedies also starred Bing Crosby and Bob Hope. Lamour got her performing start as a big band singer in the 1930’s. In 1936 she was signed by Paramount Pictures. That same year she reached famedom for her appearance in “The Jungle Princess”. In the early 1950’s Lamour’s film career began to wane and she focused on stage and television appearances. Lamour was born in New Orleans. Her parents were waiters. She quit school at 14. Soon after, she took business courses and worked as a secretary. She entered beauty contests and was named Miss New Orleans in 1931. Lamour began to perform in stock theater companies. She moved to Chicago with her mother and got a job as an elevator operator at Marshall Fields. She was just 16. She auditioned around the city and was hired as a singer for an orchestra. Next stop was vaudeville and radio. In 1935, she had her own weekly radio show. Her radio work included singing and acting. Lamour performed in two Broadway shows (1958,1995). Her IMDb filmography includes 73 credits. Lamours portrait on this postcard displays her beauty. This uncommon vintage postcard is part of the Viny Series (No.2111). The scallop edged postcard is of French origin. (SOLD)
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