Original 1927 8 7/8 inch x 6 7/8 inch Paramount Photogravure Portrait
Film Stills and Portraits
BILLY DOOLEY
£39.50
Original 1927 8 7/8 inch x 6 7/8 inch Paramount Photogravure Portrait of BILLY DOOLEY.
Comedy star Billy Dooley (1893-1938) had been partnered in a vaudeville act with Frances Lee when Al Christie recruited them and began starring them in comedies (separately) in 1925. Lee was to be Bobby Vernon’s leading lady for three years before briefly starring in her own series. Dooley developed a screen character that seemed much inspired by Larry Semon and Harry Langdon, employing copious white face and many wide-eyed expressions. His tall and gangly physique set him apart somewhat, as did the fact that his character was almost invariably a sailor.
The overall print size is 12 1/4 inch x 8 1/2 inch.
The portrait is in fine condition.
Availability: 1 in stock
