Vintage 1960s Stunning Torch Singer Abbe Lane Candid Backstage Pin - Up Photograph
Item History & Price
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ITEM: This is a 1960s vintage and original candid photograph of Abbe Lane – the singer, pin-up goddess and erstwhile Mrs. Xavier Cugat – backstage for final hair and makeup touches, likely either for her cabaret act or a television appearance in Spain. Easy to see why she was voted "too sexy" to appear on TV by Italian Network RAI and forced by NBC to cover up on The Jackie Gleason Show (1966).
Measures 5 1/8" x 7 1/8" on a glossy single-weight paper stock.Hand notation and ink stamp on verso.
CONDITION: Fine condition with only very minor handling wear. Please use the included images as a conditional guide.
Guaranteed to be 100% vintage and original from Grapefruit Moon Gallery
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Abbe Lane was born on December 14, 1932 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA as Abigail Francine Lassman. She is a singer and actress, known for Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983), Caesar Against the Pirates (1962) and A sud niente di nuovo (1957). She has been married to Perry Leff since December 16, 1964. She was previously married to Xavier Cugat.
Mini Biography: IMDb
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