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Autographed 8x10 DW Photo Actress Sex Symbol Kim Novak Picnic Vertigo. Provenance: From the collection of a relative of Teddy Getty Gaston (1913-2017), the fifth and last wife of J. Paul Getty (1892-1976). She gained prominence for her performance in Alfred Hitchcock's thriller Vertigo (1958), which is recognized as one of the greatest films ever made. Provenance: From the collection of a relative of Teddy Getty Gaston (1913-2017), the fifth and last wife of J. Paul Getty (1892-1976). Marilyn Pauline "Kim" Novak (born February 13, 1933) is an American retired film and television actress and painter. Her contributions to cinema have been honored with two Golden Globe Awards, an Honorary Golden Bear, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.Novak began her career in 1954 after signing a contract with Columbia Pictures, and quickly became one of Hollywood's top box office stars, appearing in Picnic (1955), The Man with the Golden Arm (1955), and Pal Joey (1957). She gained prominence for her performance in Alfred Hitchcock's thriller Vertigo (1958), which is recognized as one of the greatest films ever made. Other notable films include Bell, Book and Candle (1958), Strangers When We Meet (1960), and Of Human Bondage (1964).Although still relatively young, Novak withdrew from acting by 1966 and has only sporadically worked in films since. She appeared in The Mirror Crack'd (1980), and had a regular role on the primetime series Falcon Crest (1986–1987).[1] After a disappointing experience during the filming of Liebestraum (1991), she permanently retired from acting, saying she had no desire to return What is shown in the photos is what you will receive. All included items will be shown in the photos. Please see all photos for details on condition. If there are any flaws or defects they will be photographed and/or noted in the condition description. Items are shipped Monday-Friday. Items cannot be shipped on weekends. All items ship within 3 business days. No returns available!!! Please message me with any question