Director Louise Glaum, during the production of “O.K. By Me,” Los Angeles, 1952

Item Overview

Title

Director Louise Glaum, during the production of “O.K. By Me,” Los Angeles, 1952

Photographer

Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966

Date

1952

Language

No linguistic content

Collection

Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950

Notes

Description

This production was referenced in two Los Angeles Times articles: “Stage Farce Offered at Beaux Arts Theater,” 11 Oct. 1952, and “Beaux Arts Will Reopen,” 19 Sep. 1952.
Photograph of Louise Glaum, viewed resting against an antique chair. She holds a bound publication titled, “Matinee Music Club: 1947-1950.” An ornately carved hutch stands at left.
Louise Glaum produced and directed “O.K. By Me,” a comedy written by Sheldon Shedard. Glaum was an actress, drama teacher and director who was active in the Los Angeles area for over 60 years. Originally known as one of the first “vamp” actresses, she later opened several theaters in Los Angeles and an acting school.

Caption

Text from negative sleeve: Louise Glaum Play Hollywood, 1952. Also Peggy O’ Connell, Otis Garth.

Physical Description

Extent

1 photographic negative

Keywords

Genre

acetate film
black-and-white photographs

Names

Glaum, Louise
Shepard, Sheldon. O.K. by me

Location

California--Los Angeles

Resource type

still image

Subjects

Theatrical producers & directors--California--Los Angeles
Theatrical productions--California--Los Angeles