1923 Print Maurice Tourneur Silent Film Director Writer Boris Deutsch Art BBBS1

This is an original 1923 two-page black and white halftone print of a drawing by Boris Deutsch of Maurice Tourneur (1876-1961) the French-born silent film director and screenwriter, together with a brief biographical sketch. 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 left corner of the first page and in the bottom right corner 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 7.75 x 10.25 inches; 20 x 26 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.

This piece was illustrated by Deutsch, Boris. Artist signature in print - bottom right of image.

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