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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.
$298.70
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$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
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.