1923 Print Lila Lee Silent Film Actress Movie Star Hollywood Portrait Bio BBS1

This is an original 1923 two-page black and white halftone print with a full-page portrait and a brief biographical sketch of silent film actress, Lila Lee (1901-1973) who was known as "Cuddles" from her time as a child performer in vaudeville. Born Augusta Wilhelmena Fredericka Appel, she appeared in "The Cruise of the Make-Believe" (1918), "Male and Female" (1919), and "Blood and Sand" (1922). Please see both images.

CONDITION

This 91+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No water damage. There is a small tear in the bottom margin of the second page. Please note: There is printing on the verso of both pages.

• Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine +++
• Dimensions: Approximately 8 x 9.75 inches; 20 x 25 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Period Paper is pleased to add another collection of silent film images, including some rare aerial views of Hollywood studios, to our already extensive collection of movie memorabilia. This collection of halftone prints from 1923 showcases the stars and other influential people of the silent film era. Each print provides a portrait and a brief biography which will be of interest to the collector or historian of early movie history.

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