UNIDENTIFIED SILENT FILM #176, Bizarre 1920s Orgy Photo

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Original 7.5x8.5-inch black-and-white publicity photo / movie still was produced to promote an unidentified silent film, probably produced in the late 1910s or early 1920s. This is an original studio-issued still -- NOT a copy or reproduction. The still has no white borders around the outside. It appears that someone has trimmed the borders at some point, but this flaw does not greatly affect the attractive image area. We are not sure what film this still is from, or the identity of the actors who are pictured. If anyone out t has any information that would help us identify this movie, or these actors, we'd certainly appreciate hearing from you. The photo features a great Art Deco style shot of four people -- who are dressed in masquerade costumes -- watching what appears to be a wild orgy with a number of scantily clad people. Overall condition: Solid Good/Good+..... In addition to the trimmed borders, the still has some definite edge/corner wear, a small chip at the upper right corner, plus a few tears along the edges, including a repaired 4.5-inch tear -- starting at the masked man on the right side and extending just below the group of people in the center. However, the repaired tear is mainly noticeable when light hits the photo surface just right, and the other flaws do not greatly affect the main image. We strive to grade all items accurately and in addition, give detailed descriptions of all major flaws. Our grades of condition are as follows: NEAR MINT: Unused condition. This photo has little or no signs of handling, with sharp edges and a bright image..... EXCELLENT: Clean and bright with little visible wear. This photo may have been used lightly, but t are no major flaws. It may have very mild flaws, such as a few tiny pinholes on the borders, or slight dings on the edges, etc..... VERY GOOD: This is a used photo, but the image area is generally clean and bright. However, upon closer inspection it will show signs of use. The photo will likely have one, or more, of the following flaws: pinholes, smallish tears or wear around the edges, tiny border chips, light scratches, mild soiling, tape on borders, slight discoloration, crazing in the emulsion, light surface marks, minor repairs. The photo will still display pretty well..... GOOD : Still presentable, and should look decent in a frame, but this a well-used photo with noticeable flaws. The photo will probably have one, or likely more, of the following flaws: wear/tears around the borders, pinholes, creases, tape on borders, border chips, browning, soiling, light bend lines, repairs, scratches, crazing in the emulsion, mild fading, small holes, waviness, moderate discoloration, surface marks..... FAIR : Heavy wear and a number of noticeable flaws. The photo may have any of the following flaws: heavy border wear, tears around the edges, lots of pinholes, border chips, brittleness, soiling, creasing, tape on borders, major repairs, scratches, heavy crazing in the emulsion, fading, discoloration, waviness, heavy surface marks, writing/pen marks. Photos in this condition could use restoration, but they may do until a better example comes along..... POOR: Major problems and countless flaws. Photos in this condition are in need of major restorationFor more information on the photo in this listing, please see the image below. VIEW OUR OTHER AUCTIONS TO SEE MORE VINTAGE FILM PHOTOS AND OTHER MOVIE RELATED ITEMS. Florida residents are subject to Florida state sales tax. We use USPS Priority Mail to ship packages and insure each order for full value. Domestic postage charge will be $5 for most one pound packages -- with these exceptions: 1. T may be an additional charge for packages weighing more than one pound. 2. T will be an additional insurance fee for items that sell for over $50. Overseas shipping charge will depend on the country of destination. Buyer pays all shipping and insurance costs. COMBINE ITEMS TO SAVE ON SHIPPING COSTS ON ... read more

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