JANET BLAIR - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH 1950 - HFSID 19069

JANET BLAIR
Vintage photograph of the beautiful Blair, signed in green ink
Inscribed photograph signed: "To 'Beverly'/Sincerely/Janet/Blair'/1950". B/w, 7¾x10. In 1950, Blair left Hollywood for Broadway, and she became known for her role as Ensign Nellie Forbush in the touring company of the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, South Pacific. She toured for many years, appearing in the role more times than any other actress. Talented singer and stage, screen and television actress Janet Blair (1921-2007), born Martha Jean Lafferty, was singing with Hal Kemp's band at the Coconut Grove in Los Angeles when she was discovered by a Columbia Pictures talent scout in 1941. She was featured in one film (Three Girls About Town) that year, and Blair appeared in three more films before starring in her "breakout role" - Eileen Sherwood in My Sister Eileen (1942). Going on to appear in films until 1976 (Won Ton Ton, the Dog Who Saved Hollywood), her credits include The Fabulous Dorseys (1947), The Fuller Brush Man (1948), Boys' Night Out (1962) and The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band (1968). Blair also enjoyed a successful television career, appearing on early TV anthologies from 1948 (The Ford Theatre Hour) and guest starring on a number of TV series and game shows. Pinhead-size scuff at upper left corner. Multiple surface creases seen head on. Toned and creased around edges. Corners worn and creased. Signature lightly bleeding.