ESTHER WILLIAMS PIN-UP IN A HAYSTACK | BATHING BEAUTY (1943) Oversized photo

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. No binding. Near Fine. [Los Angeles]: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, [1943]. Vintage original 10 x 13" (25 x 32 cm.) black-and-white double weight glossy silver gelatin photo. Typed blurb and ink stamp on verso. Small chip at bottom right corner, pin holes at top two edges. Near fine. Here Esther Williams poses for pin-up art during production of Mr. Co-Ed. Like all contract stars, she was obligated to do her part entertaining the troops during World War II. A beautiful and unique image of Esther out of water. Her film would be released as Bathing Beauty.