1965 Press Photo British author W. Somerset Maugham celebrates his 91st birthday

British author W. Somerset Maugham prepares to blow out single candle on cake at his villa at St. Jean-Cap Ferrat on the French Riviera. Maugham, world-renowned for his story-telling, was 91-years-old yesterday. He has lived on the Riviera for the last several years.

Photo is dated 1965.

Photo measures 7.75 x 10.25 inches.