american film actor, a major star of hollywood's golden age 30s & 40s in his 37 year career. he appeared in 75 films and his last films were for director stanley kramer. the american film institute ranks him one of ten top hollywood legends. born in milwaukee wisconsin in 1900, he had a 54 year marriage, and a 25 year relationship with katherine hepburn. 1967.

black conté pencil drawing
20x30 inch (51x76 cm) approx.