Swiss actor (1884–1950) and the first winner of the Academy Award for Best Actor. With the advent of sound films, his thick accent ended his career. He returned to Europe and became an enthusiastic supporter of the Nazis, starring in several propagandistic films. Vintage 3.5 x 5.5 German postcard photo, boldly signed in the lower border in fountain pen. A few light surface marks and some scattered light silvering to darker areas of image and background, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.
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