Original 1911 Biograph Company Receipt Signed by Actor Wilfred Lucas Silent Film

Original 1911 Biograph Company Receipt Signed by Actor Wilfred Lucas Silent Film

$298.70
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Original 1911 Biograph Company Receipt Signed by Actor Wilfred Lucas Silent Film
$298.70
Sale price  $298.70 Regular price 

Original 1911 Biograph Company Receipt Signed by Actor Wilfred Lucas Silent Film

$298.70
Sale price  $298.70 Regular price 
Item Description

Historical Significance

Offered here is an authentic piece of cinematic history: a "Receipt and Consent to Use of Pictures" document issued by the legendary Biograph Company in New York, dated September 16, 1911.

This document serves as a legal release for an actor to provide services in motion pictures and consent to their public exhibition. Most importantly, it is hand-signed by prolific actor, director, and screenwriter Wilfred Lucas. Lucas was a prominent figure in the early silent film era, appearing in numerous Biograph productions during this formative period of American cinema.

Item Details

Date: September 16, 1911

Issuer: Biograph Company

Signatory: Wilfred Lucas

Subject: Receipt and consent for motion picture services

Condition: Please refer to the attached high-resolution photos for exact condition. The document shows age-appropriate wear, typical for ephemera of this vintage.

This is a must-have for collectors of early Hollywood memorabilia, film historians, or enthusiasts of the silent film era and the Biograph Company's storied past.

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