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de HAVILLAND, Olivia (1916 Tokyo- 2020 Paris). French-British-American actress. She was popular from 1935 to 1988. She appeared in 49 featured films and was one of the leading actresses of her time. Her best-known role was as “Melanie Hamilton” in Gone With the Wind (1939). She received 5 Oscar nominations She dated Howard Hughes who gave the actress her first flying lesson. She also had a relationship with Jimmy Stewart. She became interested in politics and campaigned for FDR’s re-election in 1944. Olivia de Havilland and her sister Joan Fontaine are the only siblings to have won an Academy Award in a lead acting category. Photograph, Vintage, B&W, 8”x10” of Olivia half length pose looking quite serious and looking directly into the camera. Inscribed and signed: “To Leo, Bing, and Jules, Every good wish and happiness. Olivia de Havilland.” In fine condition.................................$175.00
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