Italian-born actor (1895–1926) who became the most legendary sex symbol of the silent era. His premature death from a perforated ulcer induced a wave of fan hysteria unmatched until the modern “paparazzi” age, including riots and suicide attempts by grief-stricken fans. Vintage 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders black-bordered photo of a young Valentino, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Miss Marcine Morley, Sincerely, Rudolph Valentino.” Small tack hole near top edge, some scattered light surface marks and a some wear to the extreme edges, otherwise fine condition. PSA/DNA Auction LOA and R&R COA.
