Description: Mabel Normand - Signed Index Card w/ Vintage Original Photograph + COA measuring at a total of 8 x 10 photograph and 5 x 3 for the index card. The index card is affixed by a thin piece of tape on the bottom, you can easily cut it off if you are careful to have the rest of the photograph be shown and the top paper was added by some thin tape as well as some has already come off. You can easily remove both items from what I am viewing. The bordering on the left has tape that has oxidized into a yellow and there are chippings taken out of the photograph bordering throughout due to old age. The edges were clipped (a style back in the day) on purpose and there are creases, marks, dings throughout. I believe this items quality (the photograph) can easily be trimmed accordingly to clean this up if you know what you are doing! The index card remains very nice! Mabel Normand, born on November 9, 1892, in New Brighton, Staten Island, New York, was a pioneering actress, comedian, and director during the silent film era. She became one of the most popular and influential figures in early Hollywood, known for her comedic talent, charisma, and significant contributions to the development of film comedy. Normand's career was marked by her collaboration with some of the biggest names in silent cinema, including Charlie Chaplin, Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle, and Mack Sennett, who was a key figure in launching her career. Normand began her film career in the early 1910s with the Keystone Film Company, founded by Mack Sennett. She quickly became a standout performer, known for her energetic and playful screen presence. Normand was one of the first women in Hollywood to take on roles behind the camera, directing and writing several films, which was unusual for women at that time. Her work helped to shape the slapstick comedy genre, and she became one of the first female stars to achieve widespread popularity. One of Normand's most notable collaborations was with Charlie Chaplin. She starred alongside him in several films, including "Mabel's Strange Predicament" (1914), where Chaplin debuted his famous "Tramp" character. Normand's ability to match Chaplin's comedic timing and physical humor made her a perfect partner for his early films, and she played a crucial role in his rise to stardom. Despite her success, Normand's career was marred by personal difficulties and scandals. She was involved in several high-profile incidents, including the unsolved murder of director William Desmond Taylor in 1922, where she was a key witness, though she was never implicated. These events, combined with health issues and struggles with addiction, affected her career and public image. By the late 1920s, Normand's career had declined, and she made her last film appearance in 1927. Her health continued to deteriorate, and she passed away on February 23, 1930, at the age of 37 from tuberculosis. Despite her relatively short life, Mabel Normand's impact on early cinema remains significant. She was a trailblazer for women in the film industry, and her contributions to the art of comedy are still recognized and celebrated today. Normand's legacy as one of the first great female comedians and her pioneering work behind the camera have earned her a lasting place in the history of cinema.
Price: 1500 USD
Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
End Time: 2024-10-12T17:34:05.000Z
Shipping Cost: 10 USD
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Industry: Celebrities
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