GINA PALERME : FRENCH ACTRESS AND DANCER : PHOTOS BY RITA MARTIN : RPPC

POSTCARD 1 (SOLD)

POSTCARD 2 (SOLD)

These vintage real photo postcards feature a portrait of French actress and dancer, Gina Palerme (1885-1977). She was an active performer between 1909 and 1929. She began her theater career in 1909 in France. An English impresario brought her to London in 1910. Her debut was in “The Quaker Girl” at the Adelphi Theater. This performance was followed by many more stage roles in West-end productions. Photographer, Cecil Beaton, wrote that she was glamorous and that “her off-stage appearances were as sensational as her stage escapades”. She returned to France in 1919 and starred in silent films. Her final screen appearance was in 1925. Her post film career was comprised of working in French cabarets, including Moulin Rouge. She also did revue work in the United States. The New York Times (1929) announced that French revue actress, Gina Palerme, from the Moulin Rouge in Paris, “arrived in America to appear in a new revue under the Shubert management. It was reported that Palerme spoke English well and this was her first trip to America. J. J. Shubert “discovered” her after hearing her sing at the Moulin Rouge. He offered her a six month contract to come to New York. There was also an option that offered her a three year contract upon finishing her Revue performances, to appear in “talkies”. Palerme was very pretty, as is apparent in these postcard photographs.

In Postcard 1, Palerme looks glamourous and her portrait can be seen as risque. Her ornate dress is low cut. This postcard was published by J. Beagles & Co. as part of a series (No.240A). Palerme’s photograph was taken by celebrity photographer, Rita Martin. Female photographers were uncommon during this era.  (SOLD)

Postcard 2 was published by J. Beagles & Co. as part of a series (No.240H). This card is part of the same series as Postcard 1. Rita Martin is the photographer who took both this portrait and the photo in Postcard 1. Note the golden color of Palerme’s hat. The color tinter clearly was a artist. Unlike many color tinters, this one believed in subtlety. (SOLD)

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MOST BEAUTIFUL WOMEN OF FRANCE : LA POITEVINE PROVINCE : PHOTO BY JEAN AGELOU

This vintage real photo postcard is part of a series named “Les Plus Belles Femmes de France” (The Most Beautiful Women of France). This series is about the Provinces of France, and the model for this image represents La Poitevine. Note that the woman in this photograph is wearing a pretty smile. This postcard is no.9 in the series. There were a number of different series published. The Province series was one of the more popular series. The models in this series represent different French Provinces and wear traditional clothing from that particular area of the country. This postcard was published by well known photographer Alfred Noyer. The celebrated photographer supervised a large photo studio in Paris. The Noyer Studio operated from 1910 until the 1940’s.  Many of the postcards he produced of women were nudes or risque images.The photographer of this postcard portrait is Jean Agelou (1878-1921). Agelou was a French photographer of the 1910’s and 1920’s who is best known for his erotic and nude photographs. He was born in Egypt and not much is known about his private life. Agelou generally used models between the age of 20 and 24 years-old. He had a favorite model. Her name was “Fernande” and in addition to modeling, she was Agelou’s lover. Although the 1900’s was the “golden age” of erotic photograph, photographers who took such risque photos had to use discretion. As a result, Agelou signed his work “JA”. In 1908, nudity in photographs was banned in France and photographers had to cover nude women images with strategically placed undergarments or other materials. Nude images had to circulate on the down low. They were sent in the mail inside of envelopes. Fernande remained popular and her erotic photographs were enjoyed by soldiers on both sides during World War I. Jean Agelou died in 1921; the result of a car accident. His brother George, who managed Jean’s business, also was killed in the crash. (SOLD)

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BIPLANE FLYING OVER NICE, FRANCE : EARLY AVIATION HISTORY : RPPC 1910

This vintage postcard is a great remnant of early aviation history. The card features a biplane flying low over the city of Nice, France. There are many spectators watching the plane fly over the Mediterranean Sea. Note the sailboats in the sea as well as a second plane seen in the distance. This card was produced by the Giletta studio, located in Nice. The message on the reverse of the postcard indicates that it was written in 1910. This card was published just seven years after the Wright brothers made their historic first flight.  (SOLD)

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DOROTHY LAMOUR : AMERICAN SINGER AND ACTRESS : UNCOMMON RPPC

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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MOST BEAUTIFUL WOMEN OF FRANCE : L’ALSACIENNE PROVINCE : PHOTO BY JEAN AGELOU

This vintage real photo postcard is part of a series named “Les Plus Belles Femmes de France” (The Most Beautiful Women of France). This series is about the Provinces of France, and the model for this image represents L’alsacienne (Alsace). Note that the woman in this photograph is wearing a pretty smile. This postcard is no.15 in the series. There were a number of different series published. The Province series was one of the more popular series. The models in this series represent different French Provinces and wear traditional clothing from that particular area of the country. This postcard was published by well known photographer Alfred Noyer. The celebrated photographer supervised a large photo studio in Paris. The Noyer Studio operated from 1910 until the 1940’s.  Many of the postcards he produced of women were nudes or risque images. The photographer of this postcard portrait is Jean Agelou (1878-1921). Agelou was a French photographer of the 1910’s and 1920’s who is best known for his erotic and nude photographs. He was born in Egypt and not much is known about his private life. Agelou generally used models between the age of 20 and 24 years-old. He had a favorite model. Her name was “Fernande” and in addition to modeling, she was Agelou’s lover. Although the 1900’s was the “golden age” of erotic photograph, photographers who took such risque photos had to use discretion. As a result, Agelou signed his work “JA”. In 1908, nudity in photographs was banned in France and photographers had to cover nude women images with strategically placed undergarments or other materials. Nude images had to circulate on the down low. They were sent in the mail inside of envelopes. Fernande remained popular and her erotic photographs were enjoyed by soldiers on both sides during World War I. Jean Agelou died in 1921; the result of a car accident. His brother George, who managed Jean’s business, also was killed in the crash. SOLD

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PORTRAIT OF AN ADORABLE LITTLE FRENCH GIRL : CIRCA 1920 : ROUEN, FRANCE : RPPC

This vintage real photo postcard features an adorable little girl dressed in ethnic / cultural costume. She is sitting on a concrete bench in front of a studio backdrop. The girl’s portrait was taken at the Grande Photographie Studio St Julien in the town of Rouen, France. This is a private postcard and it is likely one of a kind. (SOLD)

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MOST BEAUTIFUL WOMEN OF FRANCE : LA SABLAISE PROVINCE : PHOTO BY ELMLINGER

This vintage real photo postcard is part of a series named “Les Plus Belles Femmes de France” (The Most Beautiful Women of France). This series is about the Provinces of France, and the model for this image represents La Sablaise. Note that the woman in this photograph is wearing a pretty smile. This postcard is no.13 in the series. There were a number of different series published. The Province series was one of the more popular series. The models in this series represent different French Provinces and wear traditional clothing from that particular area of the country. This postcard was published by well known photographer Alfred Noyer. The celebrated photographer supervised a large photo studio in Paris. The Noyer Studio operated from 1910 until the 1940’s.  Many of the postcards he produced of women were nudes or risque images.The photographer of this postcard portrait is the Elmlinger studio. This vintage postcard is in good condition (see scans). 

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PRETTY TEENAGE GIRL : ROSE PRINT DRESS : RPPC (1914)

This vintage real photo postcard features a pretty young woman wearing a pink and green rose print dress and a nice smile. She appears to be in her teenage years. The card originates from France and the message on the card was written in 1914 (see postmark).  Note the tiny pinhole near the bottom border of the postcard. (SOLD)

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ADORABLE LITTLE GIRL HOLDING A BOUQUET OF PINK ROSES : BELLE EPOQUE : RPPC

This vintage real photo postcard features an adorable little girl holding a bouquet of pink flowers. The girl is bright eyed and is flashing a beautiful smile. The French caption on the front of the card translates to “To Pay For Your Attention”. I believe that the card is a Thank-You card. The postcard was published by EPR as part of a series (No. 289). This real photo postcard is in overall good condition (see scans).

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WORLD’S FIRST PLAYBOY BUNNY: FRENCH ACTRESS MISS AUGUS-THYNE

This vintage real photo postcard features the world’s first playboy bunny. Not really. This wonderful portrait captures French actress Miss Augus-Thyne in a risque costume and sporting long rabbit ears. Her exotic outfit also includes bells and pom poms. The “Ambassadeurs”, a Paris music hall, is printed on the top right hand corner of the front of the postcard. The portrait of Miss Augus-Thyne was photographed by celebrated Paris photographer Stanislaw Julian Ignacy Walery (1863-1935). Walery opened a studio in Paris in 1900 and was known for his portraits of showgirls.  SOLD

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