Rosanna Schiaffino (Original photograph of the Italian film actress)

N.p., 1950s. Very Good. Original b/w photograph of Italian actress, Rosanna Schiaffino. A double-weight leg-emphasizing roadside image. From an archive of material crediting photographers or press agencies Angelo Frontoni, Giancolombo, Farabola, Federico Garolla, Rossell, Roma's Press Photo, O. Civirani. Schiaffino (1939-2009) was a magazine cover model, began acting after Neorealism cinema of the 1950s. Notable films: "Piece of the Sky" (1959), "La sfida" (1958), several peplums (gladiator). Originally billed as the "Italian Hedy Lamarr," marred into jet-set. Her interaction with the camera is palpable, and her experience in beauty pageants is reflected in carefully executed poses.7.75 x 10.25 inches. Very Good overall, light foxing, one corner creased.