Two original photographs of Rose Murphy, Ed Mathieu, Kieron Moore, Adelaide Hall, and Marjorie Rhodes at the London premiere of the 1950 film, "Seven Days to Noon"

London: London National Archives [LNA], 1950. Two vintage black-and-white still photographs from the September 14, 1950 premiere of the UK film at Leicester Square Theatre in London. Mimeograph snipes from the London National Archives affixed to the versos.

Photograph features Rose Murphy ("chee chee girl," pianist and vocalist, famous for "Pennies from Heaven") and her then-husband, Ed Mathieu, Kieron Moore (Count Vronsky in "Anna Karenina," 1948), Adelaide Hall (American UK-based entertainer, and a major figure in the Harlem Renaissance), and Marjorie Rhodes (Mrs. Rosie Saparelli in "Gideon of Scotland Yard," 1958). Though none were directly involved with the film, London premieres played host to film stars, artists, community patrons, and musicians of all kinds.

8 x 10 inches. Very Good to Near Fine.

[Book #132750]