Murphy rose to national fame via a 1945 Life Magazine cover as most decorated GI of WWII. He caught the eye of James Cagney who provided acting training. His movie career took off with the publication of his best selling autobiography To Hell and Back. Murphy got a contract with Universal and starred in 27 films, mostly westerns, over the next 20 years. The film version of To Hell and Back held the record as Universal's biggest grossing picture for 20 years until the release of Steven Speilberg's Jaws. Also starred for United Artists, Columbia and MGM. Murphy also suffered from what is now known as post traumatic stress syndrome, he led a turbulent life plagued by insomnia and depression. Handsome vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Murphy in a dark jacket and tie, signed and inscribed in black ballpoint “To Mr. & Mr. William Turner & family, with best wishes, Audie Murphy.” In fine condition, with some scattered light surface marks and impressions and a couple small corner tip dings. R&R COA.
