TODD DUNCAN (1941-51) Photo archive

Set of ten vintage original 10 x 8″ (25 x 20 cm) black-and-white photos (one trimmed for publication), six double weight, all with photographer/date stamps and/or attached paper blurb on verso. One with marginal tape stains, overall near fine.

Collection of photos of the African American actor who originated the role of Porgy in George Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess in 1935. One is from the original 1935 Theatre Guild production, some are from the 1942 revival, and others are from his creation of the role of Stephen Kumalo in Lost in the Stars in 1949.