Carmichael, Hoagy. (1899–1981) Signed photographSigned candid photograph of the great Tin Pan Alley songwriter, pianist, actor, and radio host in his later years reading a newspaper. Inscribed, "Sincerely, Hoagy Carmichael." Oblong format, 8 x 10 inches (20. 2 x 24. 4 cm). In fine condition. "Carmichael was one of the most successful Tin Pan Alley songwriters of the 1930s and was among the first singer songwriters in the age of mass media to utilize new communication technologies such as