1923 Print Conrad Nagel Silent Film Era Actor Movie Star Portrait Biography 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 actor Conrad Nagel (1897-1970). One of the 36 founders of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), he started out on the stage and later became a leading actor in film. Some of his films include: "Little Women" (1918), "Tess of the D'Urbervilles" (1924), "Lights of Old Broadway" (1925), "Quality Street" (1927), "The Michigan Kid" (1928), "The Girl From Mandalay" (1936), "I Want a Divorce" (1940), and "All That Heaven Allows" (1955) among many others. 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 tears. No water damage. Please note: There is printing on the verso of both pages.

• Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine +++
• Dimensions: Approximately 7.75 x 10 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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