This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/27/2024
The offered "Wide World Photos" news service wire photo features Elvis Presley and Venetia Stevenson as the exit the Memphian Theatre in the wee hours of the morning on August 9, 1957, after a private showing of his film Loving You. The period wire photo has the caption embedded (by definition making it a 2nd generation photo by collecting standards), and it reads "Memphis, Aug 9.--ELVIS' COMPANY--Smiling happily, Elvis Presley, rock and roll singer turned movie actor, poses with his new and beauteous house guest, Venetia Stevenson, Hollywood starlet recently dubbed 'World's Most Photogenic Girl' in a photography magazine contest. Elvis and guest were spotted leaving through rear door of downtown theater early today, where they attended private showing of his latest movie, 'Loving You.' He lives here with his parents. She arrived Wednesday. (AP Wirephoto)." Wide World Photos was a subsidiary of Associated Press, and their period stamping is on the reverse. The photo measures 7 x 9 inches and presents in perfecft Near Mint to Mint condition.