Photograph, Press - Katharine Alexander, "John Loves Mary"
Object number2012.232.03
Date1949
Mediumpaper, ink
Dimensions7 7/8 x 9 15/16 in. (20 x 25.2 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
DescriptionPress photograph of Katharine Alexander in the movie "John Loves Mary." 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 of Arkansas native Katharine Alexander in the movie, "John Loves Mary". Written on the back in pencil: "Katharine Alexander, Patricia Neal, Ronold Reagan, Edward Arnold". The photo shows a group of four people seated in a living room. Alexander is in a dark dress on the far left. Next to her is Patricia Neal. On the opposite couch is Ronald Reagan in a military uniform and Edward Arnold. There is a piano in the background. A round table with an ice chest and glasses in the foreground. Information about the movie in black print beneath the photo.
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