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. Uncommon glossy 7.25 x 9.25 photo of Minter at a young age, signed and inscribed in blue ink, “To Frank Morgan Flack, one of the clear people of the world. Appreciatively, Mary Miles Minter—(at 17).” In fine condition, with lightly trimmed edges. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, postmarked December 7, 1976. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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