This vintage sheet music is entitled “Alla”. The music is dedicated to the “Famous Artiste and Metro Star”, Mme Alla Nazimova (1879-1945). She was a Russian-American actress, director, producer and screenwriter. She was noted for her classic Broadway work. She acted in the plays of Ibsen, Chekhov, and Turgenev. She later worked in film. She acted, wrote screen plays and directed films. Her film “Salome” (1922) is considered a “cultural landmark”. Nazimova was bisexual and her sexual escapades garnered much public attention. A portrait of Nazimova graces the front cover of this sheet music. This sheet music was published by The Jones Music Company in 1920. The firm was based in New York City. This sheet music is in very good condition (see scans). SOLD
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