Description: JOE ALEX PHOTOGRAPH bare chested holding a bow, striking an athletic pose in Native African costume; headband with feathers; full length, vintage, 4 3/8" x 6 3/8", double weight, 1928with his stamp on verso Signed and inscribed: " A Georges Reader / Joe Alex / Paris, Mars, 1928" Condition: very good Martinican Joe Alex (sometimes credited as Jose Alex) was one of the rare male Black actors performing in French films during the 1920's and 1930's. He was first a singer and dancer. He notably appeared in various revues, the most famous being "La Revue Negre" in late 1925 in which he performed the very erotic pas de deux, "La Dance Sauvage" (Wild Dance) with Josephine Baker (1906-1975) as his partner. With her he also recorded the song "Voulez-vous de la Canne a Sucre? (Do You Want Sugarcane?) In 1938 and 1939 he ran the "Theatre African", an all-black drama company. He appeared on the big screen in over thirty films. George Houle Palm Springs, California 92263 PAYMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED WITHIN 2 DAYS OF PURCHASE. Multiple purchases may be combined to save on shipping. All items are shipped via USPS - MAIL International packages ship at HIGHER RATES, WE SHIP WORLDWIDE We Guarantee Authenticity Of All Signed Items! We Are Members of ABAA and PADA.
Price: 1500 USD
Location: Palm Springs, California
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