Photograph, Katharine Alexander

 
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Photograph, Katharine Alexander
Photograph, Katharine Alexander
Photograph, Katharine Alexander
Photograph, Katharine Alexander

Photograph, Katharine Alexander

Object number2012.180.01
Date1945
MediumPaper, Ink
Dimensions8 x 10 in. (20.3 x 25.4 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
DescriptionPress photograph from the movie "Kiss and Tell," starring Katharine Alexander and Shirely Temple. Alexander was born in Fort Smith.

Katharine Alexander was born September, 1898 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She was an actress who appeared on Broadway from 1917-1948 and in 44 films from 1930-1951. She had originally planned to be a concert violinist when she was discovered by Samuel Goldwyn and went on to be one of Broadway’s leading ladies. Alexander died January 10, 1981 in Tyron, North Carolina.

Black and white photograph from the movie "Kiss and Tell," starring Arkansas native Katharine Alexander along with Shirley Temple. In the photo, Alexander stands behind Temple and has her hands on Temple's shoulders. A man stands in front of them, holding out a newspaper, as the two women look concerned. Alexander is wearing a light colored dress; Temple is wearing a two-toned dress.
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