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Petula Clark - British singer, actress and composer
Petula Clark (1932-) - British singer, actress and composer. Pictured circa 1946 aged around 13. Date: circa 1946
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1946 Autograph Autographed Beret Clark Composer Oct18 Sally Showbusiness Signature Signed Singer Teenager
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This photograph captures a young Petula Clark, circa 1946, at the tender age of around 13. The British singer, actress, and composer is seen wearing a stylish beret and a confident expression, already showing signs of the star she was destined to become. Petula Sally Olwen Clark was born on November 15, 1932, in Epsom, Surrey, England. Her love for showbusiness began at an early age, and she started her career as a child singer on the BBC radio program "Children's Hour." By the time this photograph was taken, she had already made her stage debut in the West End production of "I'll Be Your Sweetheart" at the age of 11. Throughout the 1940s and 50s, Petula continued to make a name for herself in the entertainment industry, both as a singer and an actress. She appeared in numerous films, including "The Fine Things of Life" (1948) and "The Man in the White Suit" (1951). In the late 1950s, she moved to France, where she found success as a singer in the European market. Petula's career as a singer took off in the 1960s, with hits such as "Downtown" and "I Will Follow Him." She continued to record and perform throughout the decades, and in 1995, she was awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for her services to music. This photograph is a rare glimpse into the early life of a true British entertainment icon. Signed by Petula herself, it is a valuable piece of music history and a testament to her enduring talent and charisma.
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