Celebrities on a Plane

Creator

Preview

Identifier

20049079

Description

A celebrity filled airplane made a stop in the Dallas-Fort Worth area on the way to New York, New York on business. Peaking out the door of the plane and standing on the boarding stairs are movie star Mary Astor and comedian Jack Benny. Miss Astor is known for her roles in Dodsworth and Red Dust. Later in 1941, she is set to star in the Maltese Falcon alongside Humphrey Bogart. She is wearing a blouse, blazer, scarf, and a skirt. Without the benefit of gag writers, Jack Benny made the most of his unannounced, unrehearsed appearance at the Municipal Airport. He is dressed in a collared shirt, necktie, sweater, blazer, and trousers.

Archival Date

1941-01-28

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-1318

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

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License

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Subjects

Actresses; Comedians; Airplanes; Sweaters; Stairs; Air travel