Claire Trevor Beside a 1932 Duesenberg Phaeton on Set of "Big Town Girl," 1937

Summary

People flocked to see the escapist films of Hollywood's golden age, featuring carefree actors and idyllic landscapes. A luxurious Duesenberg was featured in the 1937 movie Big Town Girl.

People flocked to see the escapist films of Hollywood's golden age, featuring carefree actors and idyllic landscapes. A luxurious Duesenberg was featured in the 1937 movie Big Town Girl.

Artifact

Photographic print

Date Made

1937

Subject Date

1937

Creators

Unknown

 On Exhibit

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

P.1774.CO.6744

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Family of Henry Austin Clark, Jr.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 3.375 in

Width: 4.75 in

Inscriptions

Handwritten in ink by Henry Austin Clark, Jr.on page above image: CO6744 / 339-86 Handwritten in ink by Henry Austin Clark, Jr. on page under image: 1932 Duesenberg Phoeton with / Claire Trevor in "Big Town Girl"

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