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Classics of the Silent Screen
FRANKLIN, Joe Classics of the Silent Screen, A Pictorial Treasury. Bramhall House 1959. First Edition, 255 pages, heavily illustrated. Inscribed and signed by Gaylord Carter 1986, the famous organist and composer noted for his 1925 music in ‘’The Phantom of the Opera.” Below his signature is a desirable inscription “Best wishes to Jeff Frank ‘Junior’ Coghlin (1916-2009). Child actor who appeared in 129 movies. He is best remembered by appearing in the early Our Gang comedies but may best be known for his role in the 1941 picture and the first comic book super hero film Adventures of Captain Marvel. On page 30 from the film Way Down East, 1920 is signed “Woody Spear Flower Boy.” On page 68 under The Phantom of the Opera you will find an elegant signature with a two word sentiment of someone we are unable to identify. On page 171 is signed “In remembrance Lillian Gish” under her portrait. On page 217 is inscribed and signed next to her portrait by Esther Ralston. Page 228 has a nice presentation inscription by Blanche Sweet. And finally of the last blank endpaper is the finest, largest and boldest signature of Fay Wray measuring 6” long. All signatures in fine condition. As one can imagine this book has been passed around most likely in crowds so it shows light wear on the corners and wear at the top of the spine. A fine collectible.........$125.00
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