Lupe Velez

María Guadalupe Villalobos Vélez; known professionally as Lupe Vélez (July 18, 1908 – December 13, 1944), Mexican film actress vintage, 8.5 x 11 glossy, double-weight photograph. Dated with stamping: May 13, 1941.

Vélez began her career in Mexico as a dancer in vaudeville, before moving to the U.S. Vélez soon entered films, making her first appearance in 1927 in the film 'The Gaucho.' By the end of the decade she had progressed to leading roles and was one of the first Mexican actresses to succeed in Hollywood. 

She worked with film directors like D.W. Griffith, Cecil B. DeMille, Victor Fleming and William Wyler among others. With the arrival of talkies, Vélez's career took a turn towards comedy. Her characterization of the temperamental, explosive, rebellious and irreverent Latina woman gave her enormous popularity.

Front shows original artist crop lines and light soiling. Verso bears original handwritten ID and notations, press clipping and date stamping. In very good condition.