Photograph, Press - Katharine Alexander, "Hotel Universe"
Object number2012.232.02
Date1930
Mediumpaper
Dimensions7 15/16 x 10 in. (20.2 x 25.4 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
DescriptionPress photograph of Katharine Alexander from the play "Hotel Universe." Alexander was born in Forth 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.
Sepia toned photograph of Arkansas native Katharine Alexander in the play, "Hotel Universe". Written on the back: "Morris Carnoosky(?), Katharine Alexander aned Glenn Anders in Hotel Universe, Martin Beck Theater". Alexander stands in a light colored dress next to a man. They are both looking at a dead man in a wicker chair nearby. They are standing on a veranda.
Status
Not on view
