American silent film actor (1891-1923) referred to as 'the screen's most perfect lover'; he tragically succumbed to a morphine addiction at the age of 31. Vintage pearl-finish 7.25 x 9.25 portrait of Reid by Evans of Los Angeles, signed in fountain pen, "Cordially, Wallace Reid, June 8." Reverse bears an Evans Studio copyright stamp. In fine condition, with a faint paperclip impression to the top edge, and light surface irregularity visible only at an angle.
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