American sound effects artist (1891-1967) who was the developer of many sound effect techniques used in filmmaking. He is credited with developing a unique method for performing sound effects live and in synchrony with the picture during a film's post-production. Accordingly, individuals engaged in this trade are called ‘Foley artists.’ He worked on pictures such as Melody of Love, Show Boat, Dat Ol' Ribber, Dracula, Spartacus, and Operation Petticoat. Original artwork by sound effects master Jack Foley presented to renowned Hollywood make-up artist Jack Pierce, accomplished in graphite and watercolor on a 4.25 x 5.25 sheet, signed in the lower left corner in pencil, “Foley, Christmas, 1938.” The artwork depicts Pierce seated and reading his own book, “Pierce’s Make Up Defy Detection,” with Frankenstein’s monster dressed as Santa Claus standing behind him. A pencil caption to the upper left reads: “‘It was rawther strange, Jack, old top—she took one look and said, ‘How’re you Pop?’” In fine condition.
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