An original 3.5x5.5" vintage photo from a huge collection of over 400 celebrity (mostly British) hand-signed autographs that we acquired from the estate of a collector named Grace who collected all of the autographs through mail and in person.

We are confident in the autograph's authenticity and are happy to warranty your purchase to this fact. Professionally packaged in a rigid mailer for safe delivery.

Photo Overview

Barbara Murray gazes warmly into the lens in this vintage black and white studio portrait, her signature rendered boldly in blue ink across the lower left. Shot as a publicity still for the J. Arthur Rank Organisation, the 3.5x5.5 inch photo captures the rising British star in a stylish checked jacket, likely during the early 1950s peak of Rank’s “Charm School” era when their contract players were heavily promoted.

Best remembered for Ealing Studios’ classic comedy “Passport to Pimlico” (1949) and for leading roles in ITV’s hit drama “The Plane Makers” (1963-65), Barbara Murray enjoyed a four-decade career on screen and stage. Authentic Rank-issued autographed photographs are increasingly scarce; add this hand-signed gem to your collection today before another discerning film memorabilia buyer snaps it up.

Text Present

Front lower left, blue ink autograph: “Barbara Murray”
Back top center (printed): “Copyright of this photograph remains with the J. Arthur Rank Organisation Limited. Reproduction is forbidden.”

Print analysis: Glossy single-weight studio still with Rank copyright only, no later distributor stamps or modern paper codes. Likely printed immediately for publicity use c1952, making this a Type 1 original photo.

Condition: In good vintage condition. Please see scans of the image we have provided for the most accurate and complete state of the photo.