Original photograph of Clara Kimball Young, circa 1921

N.p. N.p., Circa 1921. Vintage publicity photograph of actress Clara Kimball Young posing in an ornate lace gown and veil, circa 1921. With the stamp of still photographer Stagg on the verso, along with the stamps of N.Y. Sunday American reference library, and manuscript pencil annotations noting Young's name and the date 8-28-21.

Young signed a contract with Vitagraph Studios in 1912, and was cast in her breakthrough role in "My Official Wife" two years later, alongside silent film leading man Earle Williams. The actress went on to appear in many popular releases throughout the early silent film era, including "The Common Law" (1916), "The Easiest Way" (1917), "Eyes of Youth" (1919), and "Hush" (1921), although by the late 1920s, her star had begun to fade, and she focused on a career in vaudeville before retiring in 1941.

8 x 10 inches. Very Good, slightly wavy, with chipping to the corners and the right edge, and four pinholes near the left edge.

[Book #150966]