Photograph, Press - Katharine Alexander, "Stepdaughters of War"
Object number2012.215.09
Date1930
MediumPaper, Ink
Dimensions8 x 10 in. (20.3 x 25.4 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
DescriptionPress photograph from the Broadway play "Stepdaughters of War," starring Katharine Alexander. She played a disillusioned ambulance driver during World War I. 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.
Tinted photograph from the movie "Stepdaughters of War," starring Arkansas native Katharine Alexander. Alexander and another seated next to each other.
Status
Not on view
