Lila Lee Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
LILA LEE
Born: July 25, 1901 in Union Hill, New Jersey
Died: November 13, 1973 in Saranac Lake, New York
Biography
Lila Lee (born July 25, 1901 - November 13, 1973) was a prominent American actress in the silent film era and into the early sound period. Born Augusta Appel in Union Hill, New Jersey, she emerged as a well-known talent during Hollywood's formative years.
Initially drawn to performing through her church choir, Lee's career gained traction when she won a beauty contest at the age of 16. She subsequently attracted the attention of the Vitagraph Studios, who cast her in her debut film, "The Cruise of the Make-Believes" (1918). Her significant roles in "Male and Female" (1919) and "Blood and Sand" (1922), both opposite Rudolph Valentino, solidified her star status. Lee navigated the transition to talking pictures with notable aplomb. Her portrayal of Trixie in "The Unholy Three" (1930) underscored her ability to adapt to the new medium, and her performance in "The Secret Witness" (1931) was another significant achievement during this period.
Initially drawn to performing through her church choir, Lee's career gained traction when she won a beauty contest at the age of 16. She subsequently attracted the attention of the Vitagraph Studios, who cast her in her debut film, "The Cruise of the Make-Believes" (1918). Her significant roles in "Male and Female" (1919) and "Blood and Sand" (1922), both opposite Rudolph Valentino, solidified her star status. Lee navigated the transition to talking pictures with notable aplomb. Her portrayal of Trixie in "The Unholy Three" (1930) underscored her ability to adapt to the new medium, and her performance in "The Secret Witness" (1931) was another significant achievement during this period.
1936-Country-Gentlemen (Performer), 1936-The-Ex-Mrs.-Bradford (Performer), 1933-The-Iron-Master (Performer), 1932-Officer-Thirteen (Performer), 1932-War-Correspondent (Performer), 1930-The-Unholy-Three (Performer), 1929-The-Argyle-Case (Performer), 1929-Dark-Streets (Performer), 1929-Drag (Performer), 1928-The-Little-Wild-Girl (Performer), 1928-Just-Married (Performer), 1928-You-Can't-Beat-the-Law (Performer), 1928-Top-Sergeant-Mulligan (Performer), 1923-The-Ne'er-Do-Well (Performer), 1922-Back-Home-and-Broke (Performer), 1921-Crazy-to-Marry (Performer), 1921-Gasoline-Gus (Performer), 1921-The-Dollar-a-Year-Man (Performer), 1921-The-Easy-Road (Performer), 1920-Midsummer-Madness (Performer), 1920-Terror-Island (Performer), 1919-Hawthorne-of-the-U.S.A. (Performer), 1918-Such-a-Little-Pirate (Performer), 1957-This-Is-Your-Life (in person), 1936-Screen-Snapshots-Series-15,-No.-8 (in person), 1923-Hollywood (in person), 1926-Souls-in-Exile (Performer), 1923-Screen-Snapshots,-Series-3,-No.-20 (in person), 1951-Screen-Snapshots:-The-Great-Director (Other), 1931-Misbehaving-Ladies (Performer), 1930-The-Gorilla (Performer), 1930-Murder-Will-Out (Performer), 1930-Second-Wife (Performer), 1929-Flight (Performer), 1929-Honky-Tonk (Performer), 1929-Queen-of-the-Night-Clubs (Performer), 1928-The-Black-Pearl (Performer), 1928-Black-Butterflies (Performer), 1928-United-States-Smith (Performer), 1928-The-Man-in-Hobbles (Performer), 1927-One-Increasing-Purpose (Performer), 1925-Old-Home-Week (Performer), 1924-Love's-Whirlpool (Performer), 1922-The-Ghost-Breaker (Performer), 1922-Blood-and-Sand (Performer), 1922-The-Dictator (Performer), 1922-One-Glorious-Day (Performer), 1921-After-the-Show (Performer), 1919-Male-and-Female (Performer), 1919-The-Lottery-Man (Performer), 1919-The-Heart-of-Youth (Performer), 1919-A-Daughter-of-the-Wolf (Performer), 1919-The-Secret-Garden (Performer), 1918-The-Cruise-of-the-Make-Believes (Performer), 1961-The-Legend-of-Rudolph-Valentino (Other), 1957-The-Gale-Storm-Show:-Oh!-Susanna (Performer), 1922-Rent-Free (Performer), 1967-Cottonpickin'-Chickenpickers (Performer), 1966-The-Emperor's-New-Clothes (Performer), 1935-The-Marriage-Bargain (Performer), 1934-Stand-Up-and-Cheer! (Performer), 1933-Lone-Cowboy (Performer), 1932-False-Faces (Performer), 1932-The-Night-of-June-13th (Performer), 1932-Radio-Patrol (Performer), 1930-Those-Who-Dance (Performer), 1929-The-Sacred-Flame (Performer), 1929-Love,-Live-and-Laugh (Performer), 1928-The-Adorable-Cheat (Performer), 1928-Thundergod (Performer), 1928-A-Bit-of-Heaven (Performer), 1927-Million-Dollar-Mystery (Performer), 1926-The-New-Klondike (Performer), 1925-Coming-Through (Performer), 1923-Woman-Proof (Performer), 1922-Ebb-Tide (Performer), 1922-The-Fast-Freight (Performer), 1919-Puppy-Love (Performer), 1919-Jane-Goes-A'-Wooing (Performer), 1922-A-Trip-to-Paramountown (in person), 1922-Screen-Snapshots,-Series-3,-No.-12 (in person), 1957-Panic! (Performer), 1951-1953-Lux-Video-Theatre (Performer), 1937-Nation-Aflame (Performer), 1937-Two-Wise-Maids (Performer), 1935-Champagne-for-Breakfast (Performer), 1935-The-People's-Enemy (Performer), 1934-I-Can't-Escape (Performer), 1934-In-Love-with-Life (Performer), 1934-Whirlpool (Performer), 1933-The-Intruder (Performer), 1933-Face-in-the-Sky (Performer), 1932-Exposure (Performer), 1932-Unholy-Love (Performer), 1931-Woman-Hungry (Performer), 1930-Double-Cross-Roads (Performer), 1929-The-Show-of-Shows (Performer), 1925-The-Midnight-Girl (Performer), 1924-Another-Man's-Wife (Performer), 1924-Wandering-Husbands (Performer), 1923-Homeward-Bound (Performer), 1922-Is-Matrimony-a-Failure (Performer), 1921-The-Charm-School (Performer), 1920-The-Prince-Chap (Performer), 1920-The-Soul-of-Youth (Performer), 1919-Rose-o'-the-River (Performer), 1919-Rustling-a-Bride (Performer), 1926-Fascinating-Youth (in person), 1922-Screen-Snapshots,-Series-3,-No.-5 (in person), 2008-Spisok-korabley (Other)
Theater Credits
The-Milky-Way - Performer (June 9, 1943 - June 20, 1943), Blind-Alley - Performer (October 15, 1940 - December 7, 1940), Lady-Jane - Performer (September 10, 1934 - October 1934), Edgar-Allan-Poe - Performer (October 5, 1925 - October 1925), The-Bride-Retires - Performer (May 16, 1925 - May 1925)
Style
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LILA LEE - AUTOGRAPH ENVELOPE SIGNED CIRCA 1930 - HFSID 156952This envelope is signed by the Hollywood actress in the top left corner Autograph Envelope Signed: "Lila Lee" in the top left corner. 6½x3¾. Postmarked Los Angeles, California, October 31, 1930. Stamp affixed.Sale Price $126.00
$140.00
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LILA LEE - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 20033Photograph inscribed and signed: "For Harold Shell/All good Wishes/Lila Lee". B/w, 8x10. On verso she has written: "P.S. This was taken last week." Lila Lee (1901-1973) was brought to Hollywood in 1918 by Jesse Lasky.
Sale Price $272.00
$320.00
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LILA LEE - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH 1940 - HFSID 341977The 1930s leading lady signs 7¼x9 sepia photograph in black ink Inscribed photograph signed: "To/ Harry Wilkerson/ Best of Wishes/ Lila Lee/ 1940" in black ink. Sepia, 7¼x9. Lila Lee (1901-1973) was brought to Hollywood in 1918 by Jesse Lasky.
Price: $320.00
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LILA LEE - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH CIRCA 1930 - HFSID 258914Vintage Photograph inscribed and signed: "For/Frank/With Good Wishes/From/Lila Lee", "1930" added in another hand. Sepia, 10 ¾ x 13 ¾. "Elmer Fryer/Hollywood" embossed below signature. Lila Lee (1901-1973) was brought to Hollywood in 1918 by Jesse Lasky.
Price: $675.00
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LILA LEE - TYPED LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 156951The silent film star signed this letter in ink Typed Letter signed: "Lila Lee", 1p, 7¼x10½. No place, no date. On personal letterhead to "Dear Thelma". In full: "I'm sorry to have delayed answering your letter for such a long time.…"
Price: $220.00
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PATSY RUTH MILLER - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 1932 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 83963Notes of two actresses who also had a connection with literature; Miller won three O'Henry Awards for her short stories while Lee was the mother of Pulitzer Prize-winning dramatist James Kirkwood.
Price: $200.00
