c. 1920's Silent Film Production Scene While Filming Photograph For Sale

DATE: c. 1920'sPHOTOGRAPHER: UnknownPROCESS: Gelatin SilverSIZE: 10" x 8"CONDITION: Large tear with paper loss on top-right corner reinforced with archival tape. Slight staining. Corners bumped. Bottom-right corner paper loss. See photosSHIPPING: Shipping cost is non-negotiable, please consider it when bidding/buying.COMBINED SHIPPING: Yes, I do combine shipping. Additional shipping per item is 20% of the lower shipping cost [For example, if 2 items are purchased that have a $30 and $10 shipping cost each, the combined shipping cost becomes $32 for the 2 items]. If bidding/buying more than 1 item, please wait for an invoice with combined shipping before Lombard (October 6, 1908 – January 16, 1942) was an American actress celebrated as one of the greatest comediennes of the 1930s. Known for her effervescent charm, rapid-fire delivery, and natural comedic timing, Lombard became a leading figure in screwball comedy and a major box-office star during Hollywood’s Golden Age.Born Jane Alice Peters in Fort Wayne, Indiana, she began performing in local theater as a child and moved to Hollywood in the mid-1920s. She initially appeared in silent films before transitioning successfully to talkies, where her vivacious personality and expressive voice quickly drew attention. Lombard signed with Paramount Pictures, where she achieved widespread acclaim with films like Twentieth Century and My Man Godfrey, the latter considered one of the definitive screwball comedies.Beyond her comedic work, Lombard was admired for her beauty, sophistication, and charisma, which made her a fashion icon and popular public figure. She married actor Clark Gable in 1939, forming one of Hollywood’s most celebrated couples. Her life was tragically cut short at age 33 in a plane crash while returning from a World War II bond tour, an event that shocked the nation.Lombard’s legacy endures through her enduring screen performances and her influence on the art of film comedy. She is remembered as a trailblazer for women in Hollywood, combining humor, elegance, and independence in a way that set a standard for generations of performers to come.