GALE STORM VINTAGE AUTOGRAPHED MOVIE STAR PROMOTIONAL GLOSSY COLOR PHOTO 5-1/4” X 6-3/4”.  Hollywood memorabilia at its best - the glitz and glamour that was popularized in the mid-1930s to the early 1960s.  Some of the biggest film stars in history rose to fame during the ‘golden age’ of Hollywood, in the early and mid-20th century.  During this time, upon fan request, an actual free picture was sent out to fans of the movie stars they loved.  Fan photos were a studio portrait of an actor with their autograph.  These could be facsimile autographs, meaning it’s their real signature but it’s printed by machine.  I have a collection of photos that I acquired when I was a child, and I am now in my seventies!  I fondly remember the hours I spent with my best friend writing letters to all the movie studios requesting a photo of that particular movie star that was my favorite.  Naturally, the current request was always the favorite!  But then, the greatest excitement was rushing home from school every day to find a package sticking out of my mailbox!  We were never refused!  In the process of now downsizing, I found this picture.  Josephine Owaissa Cottle (1922 –2009), known professionally as Gale Storm. was an American actress and singer.  She starred in two popular television programs of the 1950s, My Little Margie and The Gale Storm Show.  Six of her songs were top ten hits.  Storm's greatest recording success was a cover version of "I Hear You Knockin".  In 1950, Storm made her television debut in Hollywood Premiere Theatre on ABC.  From 1952 to 1955, she starred in My Little Margie.  The series began as a summer replacement for I Love Lucy on CBS, but ran for 126 episodes on NBC and then CBS.  In 1956, she starred in The Gale Storm Show (Oh! Susanna).  The show ran for 143 episodes on CBS and ABC between 1956 and 1960.  Storm appeared regularly on other television programs in the 1950s and 1960s.  She was both a panelist and a "mystery guest" on CBS's What's My Line?  This glossy color photograph measures 5-1/4” x 6-3/4”.  The colors are striking- blazing red hair, blue polka dot top, and bold fuchsia background.  She has a striking pose as she shows off her stylish hairdo.  She has a precocious expression, indicative of her true spirit.  The photo has a signature (Best Wishes Gale Storm), which I think is part of the photo.  I cannot authenticate the signature - but I can assure you that I received the photo direct from a studio, upon my personal request.  This movie memorabilia is a treasure of entertainment history.  It is in very good condition, never displayed or used.  Great nostalgic image of an iconic star that any movie or TV buff will appreciate.  Keep the memories of the early legends of entertainment alive!  Great nostalgic image of Gale Storm.