Roy D'arcy (c.1927) Silent Film Photo Signed and 50 similar items

Vintage original 8x10 in. US single-weight glossy photograph of silent film and sound era actor ROY D'ARCY c.1927. He is depicted in an interior studio publicity shot wearing a suit with a knitted tie and posing in front of a dark backdrop. This photograph was signed by Roy D'Arcy later in his life in either a blue felt-tip pen or thin marker. Lightly trimmed to approximately 7.25 x 9.5 in., it is in fine+ condition with small scratches from handling over time. There are no pinholes, tears, creases, stains, or other flaws. Silent Cinema Inc. (the seller here) guarantees the authenticity of Roy D'Arcy's signature. Roy D'Arcy (born Roy Francis Giusti; February 10, 1894 – November 15, 1969) was an American film actor of the silent film and early sound period of the 1930's, noted for his portrayal of flamboyant villains. He appeared in 50 different films between 1925 and 1939, such as The Temptress (1926), with Greta Garbo, and La Boheme (1926), with Lillian Gish. Finishing his film career around the age of 45, D'Arcy retired to his own real estate business. He died in 1969 and was buried at Montecito Memorial Park in Colton, California