LOUISE BROOKS (1925) Photo by M. I. Boris

[New York, Paramount, 1925] Vintage original 8 x 10″ (20 x 25 cm.) black-and-white single weight glossy silver gelatin print still photo. Chip at top right corner, minor chip at bottom right corner. Minor soiling. Very good+ or better.

Iconic portrait of Louise Brooks at the height of her days on Broadway just as she was signed to a Paramount film contract. She is captured by theatrical portrait photographer M. I. Boris, known for photographing against abstract patterned backgrounds. His name appears below Brooks’ shoulder.

There is her credit and the Paramount copyright information printed on the verso as well as French publisher’s information and sticker, and a sticker bearing her name.