Hollywood, Pop Culture, & Collectibles
Thu, Jun 25, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 40
MORRIS, Chester (1901 - 1970). Scrapbook Page from his "First Professional Job," An Amateur Orphan. Thanhouser Film Co: New Rochelle, 1916.
Estimate: $200 - $400
Unsold
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MORRIS, Chester (1901 - 1970). Scrapbook Page from his "First Professional Job," An Amateur Orphan. Thanhouser Film Co: New Rochelle, 1916. Loose scrapbook page featuring a photograph of Morris' first silent film experience on the set of An Amateur Orphan at 15 years old, playing the role of "Dick," and was given a salary of $50. An Amateur Orphan's survival status is unknown, and is now considered a lost film.
Image measures 6 3/4 x 4 3/4".
6 3/4 x 4 3/4".
Condition
Inscriptions to verso; toning to both photo and caption label.
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From the Personal Collection of actor Chester Morris.
