Katharine Hepburn in "A Bill of Divorcement" by Ernest A. Bachrach (RKO, 1932). Exclusive Still (10.75" X 13.75").. ...

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Katharine Hepburn in "A Bill of Divorcement" by Ernest A. Bachrach (RKO, 1932). Exclusive Still (10.75" X 13.75").
Vintage black and white, double weight, matte still. This gorgeous, back-lit, full-length portrait of the legendary star Katharine Hepburn features her in a stylish costume from her film debut. Photographer, Ernest A. Bachrach has highlighted her against an art deco backdrop which accentuates her angular features. The still has a minor chip in the lower left corner, corner creases, a small crease at the bottom, and edge wear. On the verso, there is an RKO credit stamp, Culver Picture snipes, a publicity snipe, and an "Exclusive to New York" stamp, which refers to the image being used exclusively for New York distribution. Ernest A. Bachrach's embossed blind stamp is in the lower right corner. A very important image of the extremely talented actress, it was taken just at the dawning of her Hollywood career, one that would span six decades. Fine/Very Fine.

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