The first black actor to win an Academy Award, for the role of Mammy in Gone With The Wind. From 1950-1953 she starred in Beulah, as Beulah, a comedy series about a family whose Negro domestic resolves the inherent “situation” with more common sense than the rest of the family combined. Vintage matte-finish 7.5 x 9.5 photo of McDaniel seated in a nice dress with a large cameo, signed in fountain pen, “Best wishes from Hattie McDaniel 46.’” In fine condition, with carefully trimmed edges, small spot near top edge and a trace of light silvering. R&R COA.
