American character actor (1899-1971) who often played police officers or weary criminals in many films of the 1940s and 1950s. Uncommon vintage matte-finish 8.5 x 12.75 portrait of Flippen by the White Studio of New York, signed and inscribed to the Hilton twins in white ink, "To Daisy & Violet, 'A couple of very sweet little girls,' Best Always, Jay C. Higgins, Washington, Oct 8-1926.” In fine condition, with minor loss to the upper right corner tip. The Hilton sisters were English entertainers and conjoined twins (1908-1969) who were exhibited in Europe as children, toured the United States sideshow, vaudeville and American burlesque circuits in the 1920s and 1930s, and were best known for their film appearances in cult films Freaks and Chained for Life.
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