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Norma Shearer by George Hurrell (1936).

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Norma Shearer by George Hurrell (1936).
<B>Hollywood Vintage Still - Norma Shearer by George Hurrell (MGM, 1936).</B></I> Still (8" X 10"). One of George Hurrell's first known subjects was the famed aviatrix, Pancho Barnes. From there, the legend began: Barnes showed the photos to Ramon Novarro, and he hired Hurrell. Novarro then took his photos to Norma Shearer. She loved them and had Hurrell photograph her, after which she showed her wonderful photos to Irving Thalberg at MGM. Thalberg loved them as well, and hired Hurrell. From that point on, Shearer insisted on being photographed only by Hurrell. Looking at this entrancing vintage portrait of her, there is little doubt she made a wise choice. This was taken from a sitting for pre-publicity photos for her upcoming film "Romeo and Juliet." There is a partial MGM studio snipe on the back of the photograph, and an original Hurrell studio stamp. Only small wrinkles in the left side of the photo, and minor corner bumps. Very Fine+. <BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Flat Material, Small (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)