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This 1921 press photo (Press Photo 1)features British actress, theatrical manager, and producer Gladys Cooper (1888-1971). Her career spanned over seven decades and she acted on stage, film, and television. She was a popular “pin-up” model for British troops during World War I. In 1967, she was awarded the coveted title of Dame of the Order of the British Empire. Cooper was known for both her talent and her beauty. This press photo focuses on her beauty. In fact the caption of the photograph states “Gladys Cooper : The Most Beautiful Actress In England”. This press photo was produced by the Keystone View Company. Cooper was about 33 years of age at the time this photograph was taken. (SOLD)
Postcard 1 features the Gladys Cooper’s fascimile autograph. This “hand-painted” postcard was published by Rotary Photo as part of the “British Beauty” series (B1-5). The firm was located in London. (SOLD)
Postcard 2 was published by Rotary Photo as part of the “Rotary Photographic” series (11856H). The firm was located in London. (SOLD)
Postcard 3 is “hand-painted” and published by Rotary Photo as part of the “British Beauty” series (B56-6). The message on the card wishes the recipient many happy returns on her birthday. This postcard is in very good condition (see scans). (SOLD)
Postcard 4 captures Cooper in her role as “Peggy” in “Peggy And Her Husband” (1914). Cooper’s photograph on this card was taken by the Foulsham & Banfield studio. This postcard was published by Rotary Photo as part of a series (6929 J). The firm was located in London. (SOLD)
Postcard 5 features Cooper’s photograph taken by celebrated female photographer, Rita Martin. This uncommon postcard was published by Rotary Photo as part of the “British Beauty” series (A542). The firm was located in London. (SOLD)
Postcard 6 features a portrait of Cooper that was taken by Bertram Park (1883-1972). He was an English portrait photographer. He photographed many celebrities including members of royalty. A number of engravings of his work were used on British and British Commonwealth stamps. Park was also very involved in producing theatrical photographs. His wife, Yvonne Gregory was also an esteemed photographer. In addition, she served as one of his models. The couple produced books on photographing nudes. Park was also an expert on rose cultivation. This postcard was published by J. Beagles & Co. as part of a series (302W). The firm was located in London. (SOLD)
Postcard 7 captures a fashionable Miss Cooper standing next to a beautiful luxurious classic automobile. Cooper’s photograph on this card was taken by the Foulsham & Banfield studio. This postcard was published by Rotary Photo as part of a series (No11861Y). The firm was located in London. (SOLD)
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