Walter Frederick Seely (3 results)

Vintage portrait photograph of actress Anna Q. Nilsson, circa 1920s. With Nilsson's signature, reference No. 176, and the insignia of photographer Walter Frederick Seely from the negative to the bottom of the image. Nilsson was born in Ystad, Sweden and emigrated at 17 to the US, where she began working as a fashion model. She made her film debut in "Molly Pitcher" (1911), and made several films with Kalem Studios before freelancing with Goldwyn, Famous Players, Metro, and First National. She was best known for "Seven Keys to Baldpate" (1917), "Miss Nobody" (1926), and "The Greater Glory" (1926). As with many of her contemporaries, her career faded with the advent of sound film. 8 x 10 inches. Very Good, with some creases at the right margin.…

Vintage double weight borderless photograph of actress Virginia Pearson, circa 1925. Insignia of photographer W.F. Seely from the negative at the bottom right corner. With manuscript pencil annotations regarding cropping on the verso. Pearson was frequently cast in melodramas during her tenure with Fox Film Corporation, including "Blazing Love" (1916), "The Love Auction" (1919), and "Impossible Catherine" (1919). She acted in 51 films between 1910 and her 1932 retirement. 7.5 x 9.5 inches. Very Good plus, lightly and evenly toned.…

Vintage portrait photograph of actress Anna Q. Nilsson, circa 1920s. With a seller stamp on the verso. Nilsson was born in Ystad, Sweden and emigrated at 17 to the US, where she began working as a fashion model. She made her film debut in "Molly Pitcher" (1911), and made several films with Kalem Studios before freelancing with Goldwyn, Famous Players, Metro, and First National. She was best known for "Seven Keys to Baldpate" (1917), "Miss Nobody" (1926), and "The Greater Glory" (1926). As with many of her contemporaries, her career faded with the advent of sound film. 8 x 10 inches. Very Good, with light edgewear and fading.…