Nicknamed “The Profane Angel” and “The Hoosier Tornado,” she was the highest-paid actress of the 1940s. Her last film was in 1942, playing Maria Tura in To Be Or Not To Be. She did not live to see its release. Finished in 1941 at the time the U.S. entered World War II, Carole went home to Indiana for a war bond rally. On January 16, 1942, Carole, her mother, and 20 other people were flying back to California when the plane crashed in Nevada. No one survived the crash. The highly acclaimed comedic actress was dead at the age of 33. Vintage sepia matte-finish 5.5 x 7 Paramount publicity photo of Lombard resting her chin on lace, signed in fountain pen, “Cordially, Carole Lombard.” In fine condition. COA PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
