Vintage Leather Autograph Book Signed by Tragic Silent Film Star

Description: Wonderfully detailed autograph book signed (by all appearances) on two pages by silent era actress Evelyn Nelson to her grandmother. Book is missing some of its spine and spine is cracked in a couple of spots (although pages are secure) NOTE: signed photo is for signature comparison purposes only and is not included in sale “Nelson's brief film career began with a 1920 comedy short called Springtime. The actress played the role of the daughter to The Commissioner, who was portrayed by Oliver Hardy. Her screen credits number only fifteen. Nelson was last seen in the western Desert Rider (1923) in the role of Carolyn Grey. She worked for Century, Christie, Fox, and Hal Roach studios. Nine of her films had her cast as leading lady in Westerns that starred Jack Hoxie. Nelson fell in love with actor Wallace Reid, who was married, and he chose to remain with his wife rather than have a relationship with Nelson. In June 1923 the actress was found dead in a gas-filled room by her mother. The star of Hollywood comedies had not been seen for days and it was presumed she had been dead for some time. Police said that two notes were found in her room. One stated that she intended to end her life because she was tired. The other said ‘I am just about gone and will soon be with my friend Wally.’ (Reid had died after a struggle with narcotics dependency, just a few months before Evelyn). She was 23 years old. A police investigation into her death evidently did not contradict the apparent suicide.”

Price: 195 USD

Location: Chico, California

End Time: 2024-11-26T01:56:44.000Z

Shipping Cost: 10.5 USD