1935 H.G. Wells Charles Chaplin Paulette Goddard Vendome - Original Press Photo For Sale

An original 9x6.5" vintage press photo from the archives of the Star Tribune Newspaper in Minnpeaolis, Minneapolis. Professionally packaged in a rigid mailer for safe delivery. Note damage/age wear to Paulette Goddard face.

Photo Overview

In this photograph, H. G. Wells, Paulette Goddard, and Charles Chaplin are captured at a gathering hosted by Chaplin in honor of the renowned British novelist H. G. Wells. The event took place at the Vendome Cafe in Los Angeles on December 2, 1935. Chaplin and Goddard are seen smiling alongside Wells, marking a significant mingling of literary and cinematic icons.

H. G. Wells was a prolific English writer famous for his works in science fiction, including "The War of the Worlds" and "The Time Machine." Charles Chaplin, a legendary comedian and filmmaker, created iconic works such as "The Great Dictator" and "Modern Times." Paulette Goddard, an accomplished actress, starred in a number of films during Hollywood's Golden Age. This photograph reflects the intersection of literary and motion picture history at a time when both fields were experiencing significant transformations.

Text Present

H. G. WELLS
QUICK QUILL
OF THE FILM LITERARY AND SOCIETY WORLD GATHERED AROUND H. G.
WELLS AT AN INFORMAL PARTY CHARLES CHAPLIN TENDERED THE NO
BRITISH NOVELIST AT THE VENDOME CAFE. ________
PHOTOS SHOWS (LEFT) CHARLES CHAPLIN, PAULETTE
GODDARD AND H. G. WELLS, WHO WAS HONOR GUEST AT CHAPLIN'S
PARTY. BUREAU LIST TO ______
YOU CREDIT LINE MUST READ ________
Date: 12/2/35

PHOTO BY AP
ACME _______
22ND STREET, NEW YORK CITY
FROM LOS ANGELES BUREAU
Illustrated Daily News Building

12/15
Sunday Express
Bears

Condition: Photo from a working archive. May contain notes, marks, labels, clippings, and/or retouching by the staff at the time of publication. May contain issues associated with time, age, and use. Please see images for scans. Note damage/age wear to Paulette Goddard face.