GH at work and play/publicity photos, circa 1930s,1945
Scope and Contents
8 x 10". Seven photographs, George Hurrell at work and play. Warner Bros publicity concerning their star photographer. Two 3 1/2 x 5" copy photos of George Hurrell in his office circa late 1930's. Sepia toned. On Lux Radio show, C.B. DeMille's broadcast weekly for Lux Soap. Shown Left to right: Hearld Peary, Fred MacMurray, Claudette Colbert, Cecil B. DeMille and George Hurrell. 8 x 10". 7 x 9", George Hurrell and noted fashion designer, Brownie. 8 x 10". George Hurrell and Janet Blair at lunch, Columbia Studios publicity. 8 x 10" Warner Bros publicity with George Hurrell sketching with wife seated reading on a side chair. Note James Montgomery Flagg drawing of George Hurrell on wall which is still owned by the Hurrell Estate. Six 8 x 10" publicity shots from Warner Bros showing GH putting on records to calm his photo subjects, playing chess, exercising, entering his studio (with Hurrell sign), at his desk reviewing his photo work, and on a chaise reviewing his glamour shots.
Dates
- Creation: circa 1930s,1945
Creator
- From the Collection: Hurrell, George, 1904-1992 (Person)
- From the Collection: D'Elia, Lou (Person)
- From the Collection: Newton, Helmut, 1920-2004 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
From the Collection: 57.77 Linear Feet (42 boxes, 2 map case drawers)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the USC Libraries Special Collections Repository
Doheny Memorial Library 206
3550 Trousdale Parkway
Los Angeles California 90089-0189 United States
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