Actor (1874-1949) remembered for his characterization of Ming the Merciless in Flash Gordon (1936), Flash Gordon's Trip to Mars (1938), and Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe (1940). Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Middleton as the villainous emperor Ming the Merciless in the Flash Gordon series, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "To my friend 'Jakie-Wakie,' Best wishes & chop suey, Charles (Ming) Middleton, 3-18-36.” In fine condition, with light overall crazing to the emulsion. A superior pose from the prolific stage and film actor's greatest role.
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