Title supplied by cataloger.; The John Verzi Collection consists of approximately 13,000 mounted slides taken between 1960-1990 of actors and actresses, musicians, politicians, and other notable personalities. John Verzi (1934-2018) was a postal worker who took images of celebrities as a personal hobby. Possessing an uncanny ability for recognizing aging stars of Hollywood’s Golden Age as well as up and coming personalities, Verzi pursued his hobby primary in Los Angeles, but also in New York, England, France, Mexico, and Sweden. Despite the volume of the collection, Verzi’s interest was purely recreational, and he never shared or monetized his images. The Los Angeles Public Library acquired the collection in 2022. Lana Turner and husband Fred May attend the premiere of the film "Flower Drum Song" at the Warner Hollywood Theater, later renamed the Hollywood Pacific Theatre. The date handwritten on the slide is December 1, 1961.
Type
image
Format
1 slide : color ; 5x5 cm. Photographic color slides
Turner, Lana,--1921-1995 May, Fred Motion picture actors and actresses Motion picture actors and actresses--United States Fur garments Pearl jewelry Earrings Tuxedos Motion picture premieres Hollywood Pacific Theatre (Los Angeles, Calif.) Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.)
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