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. Chilling vintage 5.5 x 3.5 German postcard photo of Jannings in the 1939 film Robert Koch, the antagonist of death, signed in fountain pen, “E. Jannings.” In fine condition, with some mild surface rubbing, mounting remnants to reverse, and some scattered light silvering to darker portions of background. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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