1945 Tom Breneman, Sonja Henie, Irene Rich, Frances Scully Vintage Postcard

About This Vintage Postcard

This candid black and white postcard features radio host Tom Breneman sharing a laugh with an impressive trio of Hollywood's leading ladies: Olympic skating champion Sonja Henie, silent film star Irene Rich, and fashion commentator Frances Scully. The group is gathered at a table in Breneman's famous restaurant, where major stars of the era frequently stopped by for a spontaneous appearance on his morning broadcast. The image captures the high-glamour, high-energy atmosphere of mid-1940s Hollywood, showcasing the diverse range of talent that made Breneman's show a national phenomenon. For collectors, this card serves as a fantastic multi-celebrity document of the Golden Age of Radio.

Details

Era: Linen Era (1940s, no linen texture, but of the era)
City: Hollywood
State: California
Country: USA
Topic: Entertainment / Radio History
Condition: Uncirculated
Postage: Unposted
Address Side: Divided
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: Uncredited (Publicity Photographer)
Publisher: Kellogg Co.
Printer: Unknown
Print Type: Halftone Lithograph (Grayscale)

Additional Information

This card is part of the fifteen-card promotional souvenir set copyrighted in 1945 by Kellogg Co. Sonja Henie was one of the highest-paid stars in Hollywood at this time, while Irene Rich was a celebrated veteran of both stage and screen. Frances Scully was a prominent fashion editor and radio personality, often providing style commentary for Hollywood's elite. The cards in this series were originally distributed as premium items to listeners and attendees of the Breakfast in Hollywood show.

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