Witz studio, America c. 1918 PD1810 Costume Black with stripes sleeveless scoup-neck maillot skirted pantaloon, with boots, belt sash, hat. TL. Actions Twenty-two year old Priscilla Deane is on her way as one of Universal's biggest stars, but she is not above baring her legs for a bathing-beauty pose (1). Commentary Hose are fully shed here in the late 1910s, leaving the wearer with boots or shoes. Source No specific credit. Don Morgan and Lois Lacy, Leg Art, The Citadel Press, Secaucus, NJ, 1981, p. 38. Signature on lower right of picture is either Witz or Sitz. The estimated date is that of her first reference in Blum, Silent Screen. 1 picture. |
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