African-American actor and singer, best known for his roles in Porgy and Bess and in the movie version of Show Boat, in which he sang “Ol' Man River.” He was an outspoken critic of racism and proponent of socialism. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 head and shoulders promotional portrait, signed and inscribed in black ink “To June - Every kind wish - Paul Robeson, Nov. 1941.” In fine condition, with adhesive residue in the right margin and on the reverse from a previous mounting, scattered surface impressions, crease to the lower right corner, bend to the lower left corner. R&R COA.
