Dorothy Dalton Fool's Paradise Silent Film Star Movie Postcard 1922

$ 10.55

Material: Paper Features: Divided Back Subject: Movie Star Featured Person: Dorothy Dalton Era: Pre-WWII (1908-1941) Country: United States Year Manufactured: 1922 Region: Texas Time Period Manufactured: 1920-1929 Postage Condition: Unposted Continent: North America brand: Max B. Sheffer Card Co. Chicago Type: Real Photo (RPPC) Unit of Sale: Single Unit Unit Quantity: 1 City: El Paso Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Country of Origin: United States Brand/Publisher: Max B. Sheffer Card Co. Chicago Signed: No Unit Type: Unit Number of Items in Set: 1

Description

Dorothy Dalton Fool's Paradise Silent Film Star Movie Postcard 1922. This captivating vintage postcard features the esteemed silent film actress Dorothy Dalton, depicted in her role as Poll Patchouli from the 1921 Cecil B. DeMille Paramount Picture, "Fool's Paradise." The image captures Dalton in a striking pose, exuding the elegance and allure characteristic of the Golden Age of Hollywood. The card's design is enhanced by a decorative floral border, framing the central photographic image of the star. Adding to its historical appeal, the postcard's background includes a detail from a promotional poster advertising a "Famous French Danseuse" at the Alamo Theatre in El Paso, dated April 5th, with a "CORPS DE BALLET OF 100." This detail provides a fascinating glimpse into the entertainment landscape of the early 1920s. Produced by Max B. Sheffer Card Co. of Chicago and copyrighted 1922, this piece is part of the collectible "Kings & Queens Series" and "Oval Series," making it a significant item for collectors of silent film memorabilia, vintage cinema, and historical postcards.