Veronica LAKE & Carl BETZ (Film/Stage): Signed Program from her First Stage Role

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Lake, Veronica. (1922–1973) & Betz, Carl. (1921–1978)
"The Voice of the Turtle" - Signed Program from her First Stage Role
Signed program from the American actress of screen and stage, particularly known for her femme fatale roles. She starred with Carl Betz in John Van Druten's play
The Voice of the Turtle
at the Lakes Region Playhouse in New Hampshire in August 1951. Both Lake and Bet have signed boldly on the cover of the program. 7 pp. Light toning and edge wear; overall fine. 6 x 9 inches (15.2 x 23 cm).
Lake starred in film noir movies of the the 1940's, where she was known for her long blonde peek-a-boo hairstyle. By the late 1940's, her career had begun to decline, partly because of her alcoholism. By 1951 she had left Paramount Pictures, bankrupt and on the verge of a nervous breakdown. Her summer stock appearance in
The Voice of the Turtle
was her first stage role, but a career in theatre never took off; she disappeared further into obscurity in the 1950's.
From the collection of Paul McMahon, a critic, photographer and artist who worked for more than 13 years touring with Marlene Dietrich as the icon’s stage manager, announcer, dresser, secretary and escort, and later spent 25 years as an arts and entertainment reviewer and photographer with Gay Community News, Esplanade, Tommy’s Connection, The Mirror, Bay Windows and other publications.
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