"The restored 1926 Mediterranean has three bedrooms and five bathrooms in 4,368 square feet. Three terraces with city views provide space for entertaining. There are arched doorways and windows, beamed ceilings and stained-glass windows. The master bedroom suite features a circular bathroom."
"Dandridge, whose early work included an uncredited role in the 1937 Marx Brother's film "A Day at the Races," was nominated for an Oscar for her performance in the title role of "Carmen Jones" (1954) and bought the home as her personal residence after that success."
"A singer as well as an actress, Dandridge appeared on "The Colgate Comedy Hour" in 1951 and 1953 and on "Toast of the Town" (also known as "The Ed Sullivan Show") from 1951 to 1962. She died in 1965 at age 42."
A restored 1926 Mediterranean-style home in Hollywood Hills formerly owned by actress Dorothy Dandridge is now on the market for $3,495,000. The property spans 4,368 square feet and includes three bedrooms, five bathrooms, and three terraces with city views. Architectural features include arched doorways and windows, beamed ceilings, stained-glass windows, and a distinctive circular bathroom in the master suite. Dandridge purchased the home following her Oscar-nominated performance in "Carmen Jones" (1954) and also starred in "Porgy and Bess" (1959). She was a versatile entertainer who appeared on major television programs including "The Ed Sullivan Show" from 1951 to 1962. Dandridge passed away in 1965 at age 42. The property previously sold for $849,000 in 1998.
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