1923 Print Jack Earle Texas Giant Silent Film Movie Actor Circus Performer BBS2

This is an original 1923 black and white halftone print with images and a brief biographical sketch of Jack Earle (1906-1952), the American silent film actor and circus sideshow performer. Born Jacob Rheuben Ehrlich, he had a growth disorder which made him extremely tall and which gave him the nickname "Texas Giant."

CONDITION

This 91+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note: There is printing on the verso.

• Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine +++
• Dimensions: Approximately 8 x 10.75 inches; 20 x 27 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 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 or image and a brief biography which will be of interest to the collector or historian of early movie history.

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