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WYNN, Ed (1886-1966)
GREAT VAUDEVILLIAN CLOWN Dedicated and signed “To Mother, from Sonny Ed” 1934 He began his showbiz career at age 13 by joining a traveling medicine show. Wynn went on to achieve fame in vaudeville. His father, who disapproved of his son’s choice of a profession, urged him to change his name lest he bring shame on the family. Appeared in 25 films and nearly 50 TV episodes. Host of “The Ed Wynn Show” (1949). Acclaimed as the “perfect fool” for his fluttery voice, vulnerable, bumbling, prattle and manner. He achieved special notoriety in the early days of television as the Texaco Sky Chief. More of a clown than comedian, Wynn brought vaudeville to television in its waning days. Oscar nominee. Rare 14”x11” sepia-tone, matte-finish Vandamm studio portrait of the clown, inscribed, signed and dated 1934. “To Mother, from Sonny Ed, Ed Wynn, 1934.” In excellent condition. Bears the studio blind stamp in the lower right corner and their mark on the reverse. Vandamm Studio was the leading theatrical photographic studio in New York City from the 1930s through the 1950s. Founded in the 1920s by Florence Vandamm and her husband, George Robert Thomas, the studio eventually overshadowed White Studio photographing approximately 75% of the productions that reached the Broadway stage." (New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, 1995). When this amazing photograph came to our attention we did not hesitate to acquire it. Other than a barely perceptible crease in the upper left hand corner, this studio photograph is in beautiful condition. The discerning collector of vintage Hollywood will cherish this image. $ 425 |
