Friday, January 25, 2019

BEFORE THEY WERE SCREAM QUEENS: MAE CLARKE


This photo of the lovely Mae Clarke is from her first film, BIG TIME. It came before her most famous role as Elizabeth in the original FRANKENSTEIN. It is currently up for bid at HERITAGE AUCTIONS.

UPDATE: The final bid for this lot was $74.00.

Description of Lot #53241:
Mae Clarke in Big Time by Max Munn Autrey (Fox, 1929). Fine/Very Fine. Autographed Portrait Photo (8" X 10"). Miscellaneous. From the collection of Evie Goldich, Assistant to Gale Sondergaard. Vintage gelatin silver, single weight, glossy finish portrait photo of actress Mae Clarke in the movie Big Time by studio photographer Max Munn Autrey. This striking photo of the actress is signed on the front "To Evie, Sorry to be so late, Mae Clarke, Feb. 1980." It is also signed on the verso "To Evie- sorry to be so late. Best Wishes, Mae Clarke Feb. 14-1980. Happy St. Valentine's Day." An unrestored photo that displays signs of use. May include light edge or handling wear, slight curling in the corners, dust shadows, faint toning due to age, or unobtrusive stains. Fine/Very Fine.




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