Vintage matte-finish sepia 10.5 x 13.5 photo of actor Antonio Moreno in a head-and-shoulders pose, annotated on the reverse in fountain pen by silent film actress Clara Bow, "Antonio Moreno, Clara's leading man in 'It.'" Reverse also bears an MGM stamp crediting the photograph to Ruth Harriet Louise. In fine condition.
Provenance: Part of Lot 3170, Icons and Idols: Hollywood and More, Julien's Auctions, November 17, 2017.
Clara Bow (1905-1965) was an American actress who rose to prominence during the silent film era. Her starring role as Betty Lou Spence in the 1927 film It alongside Moreno brought her global fame and earned her the nickname "The It Girl." During her career she appeared in 46 silent films and 11 talkies.
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