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Alexander Korda
1 portrait of Alexander Korda
by Elliott & Fry
half-plate glass negative, 1930s
Given by Bassano & Vandyk Studios, 1974
Sir Alexander Korda (Alexander Laszlo Kellner) (1893-1956), Film producer. Sitter in 13 portraits.
Elliott & Fry (active 1863-1962), Photographers. Artist associated with 10995 portraits.
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