ESTHER RALSTON - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 08/16/1984 - HFSID 38028

ESTHER RALSTON
The highly acclaimed silent film actress signs this hand written letter to the founder of Gallery of History, Inc. telling her favorite movies in which she acted
Autograph letter signed: "Esther Ralston" in black ink. 5¾x7¾. August 16, 1984, on printed stationary to "Dear Mr. Axelrod", in full: "Thank you for your nice letter, (even if you did misspell my name!) I do hope the enclosed photos [not included] will help- Please note the backs for further information. Out of the some 150 films I made, I think I enjoyed "Peter Pan" and "The Case of Lena Smith"- and "Old Ironsides" the most. Sincerely". Actress Esther Ralston (1902-1994), who began her career as a child on vaudeville, was billed as "The American Venus" after appearing in the 1926 film of the same name. A major star at Paramount during the 1920s, she was one of the highest-paid silent movie stars. After making her film debut in 1915 (The Deep Purple), she often appeared in silent serials and Westerns (opposite such stars as Hoot Gibson and Tom Mix). Her long list of film credit includes The Kid (1921), Oliver Twist (1922, as Rose Maylie), Peter Pan (1924, as Mrs. Darling), A Kiss for Cinderella (1925), Old Ironsides (1926), Black Beauty (1933), Hollywood Boulevard (1936) and Tin Pan Alley (1940). Ralston also acted in radio soap operas and appeared on the TV series, Our Five Daughters (1962). Corners rounded and creased. Otherwise, fine condition.