Rudy Vallée

Rudy Vallée (July 28, 1901 – July 3, 1986), American singer, actor, bandleader, and entertainer. He was one of the first modern pop stars of the teen idol type, vintage, glossy 8 x 10 portrait photograph.

Vallée became what was perhaps the first complete example of the 20th century mass media pop star. Flappers mobbed him wherever he went. His live appearances were usually sold out, and even if his singing could hardly be heard in those venues not yet equipped with the new electronic microphones, his screaming female fans went home happy if they had caught sight of his lips through the opening of the emblematic megaphone he often sang through. 

The vintage photograph, printed on a gloss stock is in fine condition with very light signs of wear and handling. Verso bears original hand written ID in pencil, else blank and clean.