Ann Harding

Ann Harding (August 7, 1902 – September 1, 1981), American theatre, motion picture, radio, and television actress, original, vintage, promotional postcard produced by De Reszke Cigarettes, Godfrey Phillips Associated Brands.

First under contract to Pathé, which was subsequently absorbed by RKO studio, Harding (who was promoted as the studio's 'answer' to MGM's superstar Norma Shearer), co-starred with Ronald Colman, Myrna Loy, Herbert Marshall, Leslie Howard, Richard Dix, and Gary Cooper, often on loan out to other studios, such as MGM and Paramount. At RKO, Harding, along with Helen Twelvetrees and Constance Bennett, comprised a trio who specialized in the "women's pictures" genre. Her performances were often heralded by the critics, who cited her diction and stage experience as assets to the then-new medium of "talking pictures."

The tobacco manufacturers took advantage of cinema's popularity during this era and produced numerous cigarette card sets on the topic featuring the rising film stars.

The vintage postcard, measuring 3.5 x 5 inches, is in fine condition with slight signs of age. Verso bears original printed postcard graphics, set number and individual biographical information.