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Lot #1158
Mary Miles Minter

The screen’s original Anne of Green Gables

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The screen’s original Anne of Green Gables

Silent-era film actress (1902–1984) whose career suffered a fatal blow in 1922 with the unsolved murder of her sometime director and reputed lover William Desmond Taylor. Following her final screen appearance in 1923, she lived as a recluse in California until the end of her life. Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 Metro Pictures publicity photo of a seated Minter with a bouquet, signed in fountain pen, “Sincerely yours, Mary Miles Minter.” A few mild rubs near edges, otherwise fine, crisp condition. R&R COA.

Auction Info

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  • Dates: #318 - Ended February 14, 2007