Our 2023 auction featured a collection of (20) vintage 8”x10” movie photos of actresses, models, and women primarily from the 1920s. This set sold at Britannic Auctions for $350, including the buyer’s premium.
Identified actresses in this collection include:
- Viola Herman and Louise Buhman Tuevsky: Lesser-known figures from Hollywood’s early years.
- Mary Pickford: Pictured in pearls, photographed by Hartsook. Hartsook Studios was known for capturing high-quality celebrity portraits during the early 20th century.
- Dorothy Davenport: A still from the 1924 production of Broken Laws.
- Kay Johnson: Known for her roles during the late silent and early sound film eras.
- Alice Brady: An Oscar-winning actress who transitioned from silent to sound films.
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Get Alerts for Vintage Hollywood CollectiblesThe Value of Vintage Hollywood Photos
Vintage movie stills and publicity photos from the 1920s, 1930s and beyond are highly collectible, particularly when they feature beloved stars or verified studio markings. This collection included:
- Original Type 1 prints.
- Photographs by notable studios, such as Hartsook.
- Major stars, such as Mary Pickford and Dorothy Davenport.
Many vintage movie photos, such as studio fan photos distributed by Hollywood studios, remain collectible but are typically on the lower end of the scale. Rare candid or promotional photos often command higher prices than standard stills or reprints.
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