Original photograph of Carol Morris and her parents on the Universal lot in 1957

Universal City: Universal Pictures, 1957. Vintage publicity photograph of model and actress Carol Morris and her parents on the Universal lot in 1957. Identification stamp and annotations in manuscript pencil on the verso.

Morris won the 1956 Miss USA contest and would go on to win the 1956 Miss Universe beauty pageant, becoming the second American contestant to win the title. The award came with a yearlong acting contract with Universal, and she made her film debut in "Crazy Love," alongside Jeff Chandler.

From the archive of noted Hollywood still photographer Ray Jones. Born in Wisconsin on January 1, 1901, Jones worked for Paramount Pictures in the early 1930s, and went on to be the head of the still photography department at Universal Pictures in 1935, where he worked well into the 1950s.

8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus.

[Book #165653]