National Laugh Week
Photograph of Comedians
National Laugh Week

Dave Carden (photographer)
National Laugh Week
Bronx: c. 1940s-50s
Black-and-white photograph
8 x 10 inches, photograph
11 x 14 inches, vintage burl walnut frame
$275

Framed photograph of comedians holding National Laugh Week banner. Among the comedians shown are Billy Gilbert, Henny Youngman, Ed Hastings "Senator" Ford, and Herb Shriner at the far right. Lew Parker holds the banner; he is perhaps best known for having played Ann Marie's father on the TV show "That Girl." The two men next to Billy Gilbert are probably connected with the organization who had the photo taken, perhaps a radio station. National Laugh Week is the first week in April every year, beginning, naturally, with April Fool's Day.

Condition: Photograph generally good, with the usual light toning, wear, soiling, soft creases. One patch of discoloration relating to the original printing process

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