Blacklisted in the early 1950s for his left-wing sympathies, he refused to name names in testimony before the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) in April 1951. He was found dead, at the age of 39, of a heart attack in the apartment of a former show girl on May 21, 1952, the day after Clifford Odets, testifying before HUAC, reaffirmed that Garfield had never been a member of the Communist Party. His funeral in New York was mobbed by 10,000 fans. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 Warner Bros. publicity photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Clarence, Always good luck and thanks - John Garfield.” Originally acquired from the estate of Clarence “Clem” Egolf, NBC radio and television producer. In fine condition, with some scattered light surface marks and impressions, a few creases and some mild adhesion trouble to signature. PSA/DNA COA and R&R COA.
