Andrea Leeds and Francis X. Shields

Andrea Leeds and Francis X. Shields, vintage, 7 x 9 glossy, photograph. Dated 1936.

Andrea Leeds (August 14, 1914 – May 21, 1984), American film actress. A popular supporting player of the late 1930s, Leeds was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in 'Stage Door' (1937). She was progressing to leading roles, when she retired from acting following her marriage in 1939, and was later a successful horse breeder.

Francis Xavier Alexander ("Frank") Shields, Sr. (November 18, 1909 – August 19, 1975), professional American tennis player of the 1920s and 1930s.

Verso bears original handwritten ID and date notations in pencil as well as Associated Press stampings. In very good condition with irregularly trimmed edges, seemingly trimmed down from a larger image.