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The previous autumn, Lombard had played a supporting role in Pathe's part-talkie "Show Folks." We've run this image before, but as a halftone from a book. Here's Lombard (who I'm guessing is wearing heels) with Eddie Quillan in an original publicity still:
Now to the Paramount era, and a shot of Carole in swimwear to promote "No One Man." The seller labels what she's wearing as a "bikini," which it clearly isn't -- the term, used to describe an abbreviated two-piece swimsuit, wasn't originated until after World War II -- but it certainly is an example of pre-Code cheesecake, as those long and lovely Lombard legs are on display, albeit indoors in a studio:
The Pathe portrait cl-139 is in good condition, and bidding begins at $19.99; the auction closes at 10 p.m. (Eastern) Tuesday. To bid or learn more, visit http://www.ebay.com/itm/Carole-Lombard-Orig-Movie-Pub-Still-1930s/161026866793?_trksid=p2045573.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D27%26meid%3D7721336959266107432%26pid%3D100033%26prg%3D1011%26rk%3D4%26sd%3D271207294615%26.
The "Show Folks" shot is from the same seller, with the same minimum bid and closing time and measuring 7.5" x 9.5". The photo is listed in very good condition. Additional information is available at http://www.ebay.com/itm/Carole-Lombard-in-Show-Folks-1928-Orig-Movie-Pub-Still/161026866799?_trksid=p2045573.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D27%26meid%3D7721885708686821096%26pid%3D100033%26prg%3D1011%26rk%3D4%26sd%3D161026866793%26.
The Paramount swimsuit portrait measures 7.5" x 9.75", is linen-backed and is said to be in close to excellent condition. It's being sold straight up for $275, or you can make an offer; if not bought, it will be available through 3:15 a.m. (Eastern) June 15. If you want this leggy Lombard pose in your collection, go to http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-Original-1930s-CAROLE-LOMBARD-Sexy-BIKINI-Pre-Code-CHEESECAKE-Portrait/271207294615?_trksid=p2045573.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D27%26meid%3D7721920679117572054%26pid%3D100033%26prg%3D1011%26rk%3D3%26sd%3D161026866799%26.
