Walter Frederick Seely (2 results)
Original photograph of Anna Q. Nilsson, circa 1920s
Anna Q. Nilsson (subject); Walter Frederick Seely (photographer)
Published by N.p., N.p., 1920
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Seller: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.Royal Books, Inc., ABAA
Contact seller5-star sellerVintage 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 m…ade 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.
Original photograph of Virginia Pearson, circa 1925
Virginia Pearson (subject); Walter Frederick Seely (photographer)
Published by N.p., N.p., 1925
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Seller: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.Royal Books, Inc., ABAA
Contact seller5-star sellerVintage 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, includin…g "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.
