Dorothy Dandridge in the LIFE archive
Posted Feb 21, 2012 at 17:07 CET in Fashion, Hair, and Movie stars.
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The only caption for these photos, found in the LIFE archive, is “Dorothy Dandridge”. They appear to have been taken during a nightclub performance, or rather several performances as she wears different costumes. There are also some off stage photos taken during the same time.
The photos were taken on January 1, 1951 by Edward Clark.
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These first photos appear more staged and are taken in a different location.
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2 comments on “Dorothy Dandridge in the LIFE archive”
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Anastasia, myroomofvintage.blogspot.com
OH! Hon är så vacker. Den klänningen med fransarna hon har på sig, är underbar! Har inte sett ngt liknande! :)
Kailey, mermaidens.blogspot.com
These pictures are absolutely gorgeous. She was an incredible woman :( <3
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