American actor (1878–1954) who won the 1931 Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in the film A Free Soul. He is probably best remembered for his performance as stingy, crochety Mr. Potter in the Christmas classic It’s a Wonderful Life. Vintage matte-finish 7.5 x 9.5 photo, signed in fountain pen “Regards, Lionel Barrymore.” Short, light crease at lower right and a few subtle surface marks to background, otherwise fine, clean condition. R&R COA.
