Photo © Robin Dunitz
Date
1990
Location
6529 Hollywood Blvd. (at Hudson Ave.)
Media Notes
Acrylic, 26' x 14'
De Batuc was assisted by Arutyun Arutyunian, Johanna Coleman, Arlen Gutierrez, and James Stubbs
Description
A portrait of the successful Latina actress (1906-1983) featured in more than 50 English- and Spanish-language movies. She began her career in 1925 starring first in silent films and later in talkies. in 1942 she left Hollywood for Mexico City, where she formed the first actor's union. She also worked in Great Britain, Argentina, Spain, and Italy.
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