#14189 • Signed Photo of Tommy Kelly to Norman Taurog

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Est. $750-$1,500 Signed Photograph of American Child Actor Tommy Kelly (1925-2016) Gifted to Film Director Norman Taurog From the Taurog Estate - This piece is a photograph of Tommy Kelly, that was gifted to Norman Taurog. This piece came to us from the estate of Norman Taurog. Taurog was a famous director and screenwriter in the golden era of Hollywood, directing 180 films and winning an Academy Award for Best Director at the age of 32. Tommy Kelly was an American child actor during the golden era of Hollywood, who was directed by Taurog in the film "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer". The photograph is signed on the border, "To Mr. Taurog-a swell guy and hoping we work together reel-real soon. From, Tommy Kelly". Mr. Kelly passed away in January, 2016 but will be forever remembered for his title role in David O. Selznick's 1938 film The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, which he auditioned for along with 25,000 other boys, and was hand picked for by the producer. Please note: There is some water damage to the border, but this did not cause any damage to the photo.